Maturidi
acceptedماتريدية
Overview
A school of theology founded by Abu Mansur al-Maturidi (d. 944 CE) of Samarkand. Very close to the Ash'ari school with minor differences. Predominant among Hanafi scholars, especially in Central Asia, Turkey, and the Indian subcontinent.
Key Beliefs
- Eight essential divine attributes
- Reason and revelation complement each other
- Faith is in the heart (differs slightly from Ash'aris)
- Widely followed among Hanafis