Any philosophy that denies either point falls into heresy. Page 288 thus preserves the prophetic balance — neither fatalistic passivity nor rationalist overreach.
Key points and arguments
The content on and around page 288 addresses a pivotal point of difference between the and the Hanafi school regarding the definition of faith: sharh tahawiyyah page 288
For further study, you can access the full translated text on Kalamullah.com or browse the archive at Internet Archive . Full text of "Sharh Aqeedah Tahawiyyah" - Internet Archive Any philosophy that denies either point falls into heresy
Abu Hanifa’s harsh response to the man who "did not know" emphasizes that in central matters of Islamic belief—where clear texts exist—feigning ignorance or adopting a completely agnostic approach is unacceptable. To say "I don't know where He is" when the text states He is above His creation was viewed by the early scholars as an indirect denial of the text itself. 3. Spatial Transcendence vs. Immanence Full text of "Sharh Aqeedah Tahawiyyah" - Internet
💡 Imam Ibn Abi al-Izz was a 14th-century Hanafi scholar who sought to return the Hanafi school to the creed of the early Salaf through this very commentary. If you'd like to dive deeper, let me know: