What is a good, concise book in refuting those who prioritize reason over revelation?
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is a good, concise book in refuting those who prioritize reason over revelation?
The Shaykh:
The Al-Wasitiyyah and the Al-Hamawiyyah; the introduction to the Al-Hamawiyyah contains great rules and guidelines. Whoever knows and understands them will have protection from these matters. Yes.
The questioner:
He says: Are there specific, limited general rules for refuting them?
The Shaykh:
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah wrote books, such as the Refutation of the Logicians, the Refutation of Those Who Deny the Attributes, and the Refutation of the Philosophers. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is a good, concise book in refuting those who prioritize reason over revelation?
The Shaykh:
The Al-Wasitiyyah and the Al-Hamawiyyah; the introduction to the Al-Hamawiyyah contains great rules and guidelines. Whoever knows and understands them will have protection from these matters. Yes.
The questioner:
He says: Are there specific, limited general rules for refuting them?
The Shaykh:
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah wrote books, such as the Refutation of the Logicians, the Refutation of Those Who Deny the Attributes, and the Refutation of the Philosophers. Yes.
Source
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