Ibn Taymiyyah on Creation Ex Materia – Classical Islamic Theology & Philosophy | Dar Al-Arqam

Ibn Taymiyyah on Creation Ex Materia is a profound theological work that examines the concept of creation and the nature of existence through the writings of Ibn Taymiyyah. It is part of a series translating his major theological discussions into English for modern readers.

The book explores key topics such as:

• The nature of creation and divine agency
• The debate between creation from nothing (ex nihilo) and creation from prior material (ex materia)
• Rational proofs of God’s existence
• Compatibility between divine decree and human action

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The work aims to clarify the concept of creation and demonstrate the strength of Islamic theology in addressing philosophical questions about existence, causality, and the nature of the universe.