Al-Raghib al-Isfahani

Abul-Qasim al-Hussein bin Mufaddal bin Muhammad, better known as Raghib [Raaghib] Isfahani (

Al-Raghib Al-Isfahani - was born in Isfahan as his name suggests, though his exact date of birth is not known.^[4]

He died in the Hijri year 502, corresponding to 1108 on the Gregorian calendar.^[4][5][6]

Al-Isfahani's theological stance seems to have been close to that of the

Al-Isfahani was opposed to the emanationism of the Brethren of Purity, preferring creationism instead.^[7] The concept of justice, according to al-Isfahani's definition, is "equal retaliation" for wrongdoing.^[8]

Works

His work covered topics ranging from ethics to linguistics to Muslim philosophy.^[9] He authored a commentary on the Quran, Mufradāt alfāẓ al-Qurʾān.^[10] One of his most famous works was Al-Mufradat fi Gharib al-Quran.

As a man of letters, al-Isfahani was also well-versed in Arabic literature. His literary anthology, which was carefully organized by topic, carried much weight and respect in intellectual circles.^[11][12] He was also noted as an early Muslim writer on the topic of blending religious and philosophical ethics.^[13]

See also

• List of Ash'aris

References