The Question of Theodicy in Islamic Philosophy—Suggesting a Solution: Badāʾ

The Question of Theodicy in Islamic Philosophy—Suggesting a Solution: Badāʾ

The problem of evil is one that has earned much attention in recent decades and is frequently used as a justification for atheism, and increasingly so due to the rise in popularity of secularism and atheism. How is the issue of theodicy considered in Islamic philosophy, and especially in Shīʿa theol...

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Published in:Religions (Basel, Switzerland ) Vol. 14; no. 8; p. 1047
Main Author: Jahangiri, Mona
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Basel MDPI AG 01-08-2023
Subjects:
Analysis
being
Corruption
evil
Free will
Germany
God
Good & evil
Good and evil
Islam
Islamic philosophy
mysticism
Philosophers
Philosophy
tawḥīd
Theodicy
Theology
Zoroastrianism
Germany
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Summary:The problem of evil is one that has earned much attention in recent decades and is frequently used as a justification for atheism, and increasingly so due to the rise in popularity of secularism and atheism. How is the issue of theodicy considered in Islamic philosophy, and especially in Shīʿa theology? Does this problem arise there at all? The following discussion addresses these questions, examining the basis of the so-called ‘problem of evil’ through the rationale and multiple perspectives offered by Islamic Shīʿa theology on the issue. First, some verses in the Qurʾān dealing with evil and suffering will be illuminated. After that, some mutakallimūn’s views will be presented. Following that, the problem of evil will be investigated from the perspectives of Ibn Sīnā and Mullā Ṣadrā. After briefly highlighting the mystical perspective, finally, a practical theological solution according to Shīʿa theology known as badāʾ will be introduced.
ISSN:2077-1444
2077-1444
DOI:10.3390/rel14081047