A research paper titled “Evidences of Knowledge and Its Perceptions” was jointly published by Dr. Thaer Ibrahim, a faculty member in the Department of Islamic Theology at the College of Islamic Sciences, University of Baghdad, and Ali Zaher Mazhur, a master’s student. The paper was published in the Journal of Namibian Studies: History Politics Culture, Volume 33 (2023): Special Issue 2, which is indexed in Scopus databases.
The research focused on the existence of Allah (the Most High), which is considered an inevitable issue unanimously agreed upon by the people of different beliefs. The paper mentioned that scholars in their writings have stated that the issue of divinity’s existence is not disputed among the followers of different religions, as they all agree on the existence of Allah (the Most High), albeit differing in their approaches to His oneness and existence. This principle is evident in every religion and faith, where there are various paths and different people in understanding existence and the reasons behind creation.
The theologians found vast and extensive areas of intellectual and transmitted evidence that prove the existence of Allah (the Most High) through detailed arguments that appeal to various levels of intellect. Imam Abu Al-Qasim Al-Ansari was one of those scholars who diversified these evidences to prove the existence of the Creator (may His dignity be exalted).
In discussing the topics of theology, its issues, and questions, the esteemed Abu Al-Qasim Al-Ansari presented the evidence, its categories, and variations as an introduction to understanding the nature of the methodology used in addressing these topics among the Ash’ari scholars. Before delving into these issues, it is necessary to clarify the nature of evidence and the foundations of knowledge.
