An Analytical Study of the Approach of Ibn Taimiyyah`s Shool of Thought on Divine Indicative Qualities

Among the divisive tools in Islamic society lies in explaining the indicative qualities of God in the Quran. The Salafi flow is one of the sects whose interpretation is different from the others. This flow is divided into groups and sub-groups in a range of extremes. The common aspect of Salafist groups is their being influenced by Ibn Taimiayyah's beliefs. Analysis of his ideas is regarded as one of the ways to understand the Salafi general school. Considering the need to understand the intellectual foundations of this cult and the importance of recognizing the divisive agents of the Islamic world, this research is a documentary and analytical attempt to answer the question: how are the indicative qualities of God explained in Ibn Taimiyyah Salafi Shool and how it may be assessed? As explained in this paper, the above flow does not follow the same way in the field. They deny the validity of reason in understanding these qualities, and oppose ta`wil and majaz. Sometimes they will recognize the attributes of these qualities to God, and sometimes they remain faithful to the appearance of the verses.