Explanation of Al-Adab Al-'Udhdiyyah by Ibrahim Bin Muhammad Bin 'Arab Shah Al-Asfara'ini, The Deceased (945 Ah): Study and Verification

Abstract

Upon the completion of this study and the achievement of its first section, it became evident that the science of research and debate originated during the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). At that time, the disbelievers would argue with the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) about the existence of God, despite the fact that the House of Allah (the Kaaba) was right in front of them. The divine message came to establish the rules of argumentation and debate in a concise manner. It should be noted that this science contains many meanings and implications. Our research aims to explain the etiquettes of argumentation, which are based on the principles of debate and dialogue. This is presented by a Hanafi scholar of the Mu'tazilite belief, namely Al-Asfārīnī. He defined speech, clarified meanings, and presented the evidence upon which jurists rely in a precise scientific manner, based on the books of the early scholars, such as the Explanation of Etiquettes by Al-Mas'ūdī. Thus, it becomes clear to us that this noble science of literature and debate came about through study, effort, and contemplation, just like other sciences of Islamic jurisprudence. These sciences complement each other, and Allah, the Almighty, has spoken the truth when He said, 'This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion.' (Said Jesus, the son of Mary: "O God, our Sustainer! Send down upon us a repast from heaven: it shall be an ever-recurring feast for us - for the first and the last of us -and a sign from Thee. And provide us our sustenance, for Thou art the best of providers!). Praise be to Allah for the blessings of Islam and faith. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our master Muhammad, his family, and all his companions.