Intercession between Shia Imamiyyah and Muatazilah An Overview and Critique Sami Mohamed Mohamed Fayed As- Sudani Department of Doctrine and Philosophy - College of Islamic and Arabic Studies for Boys - Desouk - Al-Azhar University – Egypt Email: samimuhamad.2230@azhar. edu.eg Abstract: This research is an attempt in theology. It studies the issue of intercession, with a pragmatic vision between the two divisions: Shia Imamiyyah and Muatazilah. It highlights the points of difference in proving and denying the intercession. The research aims to clarify that: the Shia proved the intercession in the Hereafter; to the Prophet - peace be upon him - especially, as well as to the People of the House, and that the Commander of the Faithful (Amir Al-Muamininn) Ali intercedes among the sinners of his sect. (as claimed by the shia). Muatazilah denies the intercession to the people of the major sins if they do not repent; but it is achievable for the people of faith or only those whose repentance has been accepted. This research relies on the descriptive approach, as well as the analytical approach in the statement of intercession. Intercession is possible by reasoning of mind and is proven through Quran and Sunnah for the Messenger - peace and blessings be upon him – to intercede for the sinners of his people. This is the doctrine of the Asharis & Maturidis. The study has produced several results, which revolve around the fact that intercession is proven for the sinners. A good example is when some believers are tortured for their sins, and then intercession is granted for them thus Allah bestows his mercy upon them, and they get out of the Fire. Within this framework, the importance of intercession appears as a characteristic given by Allah Almighty to His beloved and chosen one Prophet Muhammad- peace be upon him- to be an intercessor for the sinners of his people.
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As- Sudani, S. M. M. F. (2023). Intercession between Shia Imamiyyah and Muatazilah
An Overview and Critique. Al-Zahraa, 33(33), 151-212. doi: 10.21608/zjac.2023.329353
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Sami Mohamed Mohamed Fayed As- Sudani. "Intercession between Shia Imamiyyah and Muatazilah
An Overview and Critique", Al-Zahraa, 33, 33, 2023, 151-212. doi: 10.21608/zjac.2023.329353
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As- Sudani, S. M. M. F. (2023). 'Intercession between Shia Imamiyyah and Muatazilah
An Overview and Critique', Al-Zahraa, 33(33), pp. 151-212. doi: 10.21608/zjac.2023.329353
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As- Sudani, S. M. M. F. Intercession between Shia Imamiyyah and Muatazilah
An Overview and Critique. Al-Zahraa, 2023; 33(33): 151-212. doi: 10.21608/zjac.2023.329353