Al-Kasim B. Ibrahim on the Proof of God's Existence

Al-Kasim B. Ibrahim on the Proof of God's Existence

n the rich tradition of Islamic theology, how did early Mu‘tazili thinkers construct rational arguments for the existence of God, and what can their methods teach us about the relationship between reason and faith?

About the Book

Al-Kasim B. Ibrahim on the Proof of God's Existence: Kitab al-Dalil al-Kabir, edited and translated by Hans Daiber and published in 1990, presents an important early theological treatise by the Zaydi-Mu‘tazili scholar al-Qasim ibn Ibrahim (d. 860 CE). The work, known as Kitab al-Dalil al-Kabir (The Great Book of Proof), offers a detailed rational demonstration of God’s existence. This edition includes the Arabic text alongside an annotated English translation, making accessible a key text from the formative period of Islamic theology. It contributes significantly to the study of classical Islamic thought and comparative theology.

What You Will Discover

• Al-Qasim ibn Ibrahim’s rational arguments for the existence of God
• The theological methods and philosophical tools used in early Mu‘tazili thought
• The integration of reason and revelation in proving divine existence
• Key concepts in Islamic theology from the 9th century
• The historical importance of this text in the development of kalam (theological discourse)
• Insights into the intellectual environment of early Abbasid-era theology
• A valuable resource for understanding the interplay between philosophy and faith in Islam

About the Author

Al-Qasim ibn Ibrahim was an early Zaydi scholar and theologian. The modern edition and translation are by Hans Daiber, a leading expert in Islamic philosophy and theology.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is suitable for students and researchers of Islamic theology, philosophy of religion, and comparative theology, as well as anyone interested in classical rational arguments for the existence of God in the Islamic tradition.