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Research Objective

To provide an analytical study of Imm al-Qarf's views on the Old Testament, demonstrating his arguments that it is not a credible religious text and that its laws were abrogated with the advent of Islam.

Methodology

Analytical study of Imm al-Qarf's work, "Al-Ajwibat al-Fkhirah 'an al-As'ilat al-Fjirah," which was a response to Paul of Antioch's "A Letter to a Muslim Friend." The study examines Imm al-Qarf's arguments regarding the authoritative status and abrogation of Old Testament laws, incorporating perspectives from other scholars and counter-arguments to critiques from Jewish scholars and Orientalists.

Methodology Flowchart

                        graph TD
    A["Analysis of Imm al-Qarf's Work"] --> B["Examination of Arguments on Old Testament Credibility"];
    B --> C["Study of Abrogation of Old Testament Laws"];
    C --> D["Review of Counter-Arguments to Critiques"];
    D --> E["Inclusion of Other Scholars' Perspectives"];
    E --> F["Formulation of Analytical Study"];                    

Discussion

The article delves into Imm al-Qarf's detailed arguments against the Old Testament's credibility and the abrogation of its laws by Islam. It highlights his engagement with critiques from Jewish scholars and Orientalists, presenting his counter-arguments and contextualizing them within broader scholarly discourse.

Key Findings

Imm al-Qarf critically examined the authoritative status of the Old Testament, arguing it is not a credible religious text. He posited that its laws were abrogated with the advent of Islam, which he asserted is the true path to salvation. He also provided responses to objections from Jews regarding the Islamic concept of abrogation.

Conclusion

The study concludes that Imm al-Qarf presented a comprehensive Islamic counter-narrative to the claims made by Paul of Antioch regarding the Bible. His critique of the Old Testament and assertion of Islamic supremacy offer insights into historical theological debates.

Fact Check

1. Imm al-Qarf was a renowned Muslim scholar of the 12th century. This is stated in the abstract.
2. The article was published in Al-Mthq (Research Journal of Islamic Theology) Volume 03, Issue 02, July-September 2024. This is confirmed by the journal's header and citation information.
3. Imm al-Qarf authored "Al-Ajwibat al-Fkhirah 'an al-As'ilat al-Fjirah" (The Splendid Response to the Wicked Questions). This is stated in the abstract.

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