BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE DOCTRINE OF ABU MANSUR AL-MATURIDI AND IT’S DEVELOPMENT IN THE VOLGA-URAL REGION

Abstract

The authenticity of the teachings of Abu Mansur al-Maturidi in theology is justified by its connection with the Prophet Muhammad, the main sources of Islam, as well as the principle of rationality. So the theologian’s doctrine spread to many regions of the world, including the Volga-Ural region. The purpose of this article is to study the basic features of the teachings of Abu Mansur al-Maturidi, as well as to trace its spread in the Volga-Ural region. Accordingly, the objectives of the study are: first, to identify and characterize the basic features of the Maturidite faith. Secondly, to trace the history of the Maturidis doctrine in the Volga-Ural region. Third, to identify the names of theologians and the titles of works devoted to the Maturidite doctrine. The source base of the study was the published works of the theologian. In the course of the study, methods of analysis and synthesis, as well as the historical and comparative method were used. The analysis of the text of “Kitab at-tawhid” and tafsir of the theologian revealed the basic principles of his teaching and methodology of the theologian. In particular, it was revealed that the main basic principles of the theologian were: continuity with the Prophet Muhammad, moderation and rationality. It was also found that after entry to the territory of the Volga-Ural region, the doctrine of Abu Mansur al-Maturidi, depending on socio-political changes, experienced periods of rise and decline.