Salafism in the Theological Approach of ibn Kathir Dameshghi, with a Focus on an Analysis of his Views on Supernatural Affairs

Sensational ontology and the differentiated denial of incorporeal beings by Salafis have had a profound effect on their perception of the requirements of monotheism, such as imploration and supplication. In this regard, it seems necessary to consider the views of the commentators attributed to the Salafist movement in the area of supernatural issues. In order to determine the validity of attributing Ibn Kathir to Salafi interpretative school, the present paper studies the interpretative approach of Ibn Kathir as a Salafist commentators on this issue, and compares the views of Ibn Taymiyya, the founder of Salafism , the majority of the followers of this school and the interpretative approach of Ibn Kathir during the compilation of " Tafseer al-Qurʾān al-ʿAẓeem ". Finally, it should be stated that Ibn Kathir has differentiated himself from Salafi doctrines in important discussions such as " Sama' al-Mawta " (dead one's hearing) and especially the issue of "presentation of deeds". He was implicitly inclined to Salafism in the discussion of "abstractions ", but has not explicitly supported Salafi's position. Hence, the important differences between Ibn Kathir and Salafist views in explaining supernatural affairs as one of the components of Salafism have seriously weakened this sect and the Salafi presuppositions in rejecting concepts such as supplicating the dead.