Philosophy of Religion in Islam

Rather than theorize about Islam’s relationship to such topics of central importance as God, prophecy, death, ethics, miracles, scripture, and religious diversity, this anthology shows us how many of the Islamic intellectual tradition’s foremost pre-modern representatives approached these matters in their own language, and on their own terms. Philosophy of Religion in Islam is therefore an unparalleled resource for the classroom, as well as for those interested in expanding their horizons beyond the hackneyed approach to philosophy of religion characteristic of much contemporary Anglo-American philosophy. -- Mohammed Rustom, PhD Professor of Islamic Thought & Global Philosophy, Carleton University, Canada
There is no such thing as a philosophy of religion in the Islamic intellectual tradition of the classical period. This volume, however, shows that several topics discussed within this tradition belong to what we know today as the "philosophy of religion." Muslim intellectuals tried to explain religious beliefs, their meaning, and their coherence. Acar and Kaya provide an excellent anthology of philosophical, theological, juridical, and Sufi texts that capture what can be called the “philosophy of religion in Islam -- Luis Xavier López Farjeat, Professor of Philosophy, Panamerican University, Mexico
This anthology, Philosophy of Religion in Islam: A Reader of Classical Sources by Rahim Acar and M. Cüneyt Kaya, is a remarkable and indispensable resource for those with an avid interest in the historical development of Islamic philosophy. By meticulously compiling and translating key texts from medieval Islamic scholars—many of which are being made available in English for the first time—this work provides an unparalleled window into the rich intellectual traditions that shaped Islamic thought during the classical period. Beyond its historical significance, this anthology is also highly relevant to contemporary discussions, bridging past and present by offering insights that continue to influence modern debates on faith, reason, and the philosophy of religion. It is an essential read for historians, philosophers, and anyone engaged in the ongoing exploration of Islamic intellectual heritage. -- Shoaib Ahmed Malik, Lecturer in Science and Religion, University of Edinburgh, UK
This judiciously edited book succeeds in conveying the breadth and depth of Islamic reflection upon the philosophy of religion. The editors not only show that classical Islamic scholars contended with philosophical questions akin to ours, but that the answers they provided remain valuable to us today. -- Ramon Harvey, Lecturer in Islamic Studies, Cambridge Muslim College, UK
This comprehensive anthology not only brings together various classical texts in Islamic philosophy and theology, it also sheds light on some traditional and current debates in the philosophy of religion from a historical viewpoint." -- Mehmet Sait Reçber, Professor of Philosophy of Religion, Ankara University, Türkiye