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Ibn Abi al-‘Izz reiterates that humans acquire their voluntary acts. While Allah creates the act as a reality, the human chooses it through will and power that Allah also creates. This “acquisition” (kasb) makes reward and punishment just.

In the landscape of Islamic theology, few topics are as vital as the distinction and overlap between (belief) and Islam (outward submission). In his famous commentary, Ibn Abi al-Izz explores this relationship to clarify the orthodox position of the Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah against various sectarian views. 1. The Linguistic vs. Shari'ah Definitions

The people of truth (Ahl us-Sunnah) affirm:

Ibn Abi al-‘Izz reiterates that humans acquire their voluntary acts. While Allah creates the act as a reality, the human chooses it through will and power that Allah also creates. This “acquisition” (kasb) makes reward and punishment just.

In the landscape of Islamic theology, few topics are as vital as the distinction and overlap between (belief) and Islam (outward submission). In his famous commentary, Ibn Abi al-Izz explores this relationship to clarify the orthodox position of the Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah against various sectarian views. 1. The Linguistic vs. Shari'ah Definitions

The people of truth (Ahl us-Sunnah) affirm: