List of Prominent Asharite Scholars

3. Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE)

Known as Hujjat al-Islam, Abu Hamid al-Ghazali is often regarded as one of the most significant Islamic philosophers. His magnum opus, “The Incoherence of the Philosophers,” boldly critiques Aristotelian philosophy and underscores the limitations of human reason. Al-Ghazali’s rejection of unqualified rationalism aligns closely with Asharite thought, positing that divine revelation is paramount for understanding truths beyond human comprehension.

4. Ibn al-Jawzi (1116-1201 CE)