Mutazilas

Mutazilas were a group of early Islamic scholars who emerged in the 8th century, primarily in the region of Khurasan, present-day Afghanistan and northern Iran. They are known for their theological views, which were a significant departure from the mainstream Sunni and Shia interpretations of Islam. The Mutazilas believed in the concept of "tanzih," which means the purification or purification of God's attributes. They argued that God's attributes, such as His knowledge, power, and will, are not eternal but were created by Him. This view was in contrast to the traditional Islamic belief that God's attributes are eternal and uncreated.

The Mutazilas also held that God's attributes are not independent of Himself but are dependent on His will. They believed that God's attributes can change or be modified, which was a radical departure from the traditional Islamic belief that God's attributes are eternal and uncreated. The Mutazilas' views were seen as heretical by both the Sunnis and the Shias, and they were often persecuted for their beliefs.

The Mutazilas' views had a significant impact on Islamic theology and philosophy. Their ideas influenced later scholars, such as Al-Ghazali and Ibn Arabi, who developed their own interpretations of Islam based on the Mutazilas' views. However, the Mutazilas' views were ultimately rejected by the mainstream Islamic community, and their beliefs are not widely accepted today. Despite this, the Mutazilas' contributions to Islamic thought are still studied and debated by scholars today.