Māturīdī Creed
A parallel Sunni theological school that shares the core creed of the Ashʿarīs with nuance in argumentation and emphasis.
Distinct Opinions
- Greater emphasis on human free will (ikhtiyār) compared to Ashʿarī formulations.
- The understanding that reason can independently recognize certain religious obligations.
- More extensive use of rational principles in interpreting theological matters.
- The doctrine that Allāh's justice necessitates genuine human choice.
- Particular emphasis on human responsibility before Allāh for one's actions.