Muhammed Safdar BHATTI
2025
The first contributions examine the Qur’ān as a guide for human intellect and reflection, highlighting concepts such as contemplation (tedebbür), iʿtibār, taakkul, tadhakkur, and ruʾyah. Through these, the Qur’ān not only directs human beings to recognize the existence and unity of God but also emphasizes the responsibility of employing reason in understanding the relationship between God, humanity, and the universe. Thinking, in this regard, is presented as a fundamental act of worship and a pathway to truth. Another important focus is on Imam Abū Manṣūr al-Māturīdī, whose scholarly identity and intellectual legacy stand at the heart of the Ahl alSunnah tradition. His epistemological insights, as well as his contributions in kalām, fiqh, and tafsīr, are revisited here in relation to the political, cultural, and academic environment of his time. By situating Māturīdī within the vibrant intellectual milieu of Bukhara, Nishapur, and Samarkand, this study sheds light on how he shaped a rational and tolerant discourse that continues to inspire theological thought today.
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