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Lutf, which means delicacy, elegance, and favor in dictionary, as a concept, refers to God's directing his servants to faith and preventing them from committing sins. In general, the theory of lutf, which was founded on the principle of 'adl (justice) and moderation of the theory of aşlah (the optimal), was understood by the Mu'tazilites of Basra as making certain actions obligatory for Allah, and from this aspect, it caused controversies. These discussions were also reflected in the interpretation of the Qur'an, and the verses were interpreted by Mu'tazila to form a basis for the theory of lutf. al-Zamakhshan (d. 538/1144), who is a member of the Basra school of Mu'tazila, defends the theses of his denomination in a scattered manner in al-Kashshâf. This situation, which appears between the lines, is known as the general feature of his tafsir. This knowledge we have about the work in general needs to be confirmed through various examples. This study, prepared for this purpose, reveals how much the Mu'tazilite aspect is reflected in his tafsir, based on his ideas about lutf in al-Kashshâf. As a matter of fact, while interpreting the verses about lutf, he constantly emphasizes Mu'tazilite principles and objects to opposing ideas through Mu'tazilite arguments. In this respect, we can say that he acted like a Mu'tazilite theologian on the subject of lutf. Our study aims to contribute to filling the gap in the literature by revealing this situation. In this regard, our research is limited to reading al-Kashshâf through the kalâm literature within the framework of the theory of lutf. Therefore, we will not go into the details of other theological issues, and our references to tafsir works other than al-Kashshâf will be limited. Thus, theological background of al-Kashshâf will be scrutinized on one subject and this study will constitute a reference point for its denominational aspect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Müslüman kelāmının başat karakterlerinden olan Mātürīdī’nin günümüz açısıdan sürdürülebilir bir din anlayışın kurgulanmasında önemli bir kişilik olduğu Kabul edilen bir gerçektir. Bu kabul, onun Sünnī düşünceye katkılarının yanısıra kelāmi konularda sergilediği akıl-vahiy birlikteliğinden kaynaklanmaktadır. Onun hidayet konusunda akıl-vahiy arasında kurduğu dengeli çözüm önerileri, Mātürīdī’ye rağbeti artırmıştır. Her toplumda olduğu gibi Müslüman dünyasında da hakikat veya hidayetin bir süreç değil, kendilerinde tamamlanmış bir değer olarak görülmesi, katı bir din anlayışı ve yegâne hakikat savunuculuğu gibi sıkıntılara neden olmaktadır. Bu sıkıntıların giderilmesi için Müslüman hidayet anlayışının bilimsel ve sosyal gerçekler ışığında sağlıklı bir şekilde kurgulanması gerekir. Bu bağlamda Mātürīdī’nin konuya ilişkin özgün ve kuşatıcı yorumlarını tespit edebilmek, insanlığın ortak geleceği açısından barışcıl bir din algısının teşekkülünde yararlı olacaktır. Mātürīdī’nin hidayet anlayışına ilişkin değerlendirmelerin merkezinde, onun yöntem ve çeşit açısından hidayete nasıl yaklaştığı durmaktadır. Çalışmada hem bu yöntem ve çeşitlerin neler olduğuna değinilmiş, hem de bunlar arasındaki karşılıklı etkileşimin nasıl sağlandığına ilişkin Mātürīdī’nin yaklaşımları analiz edilmiştir.

Māturīdī, one of the prominent Kalām scholar, is mostly considered to have played a significant role in the construction of a sustainable religious approach today. This recognition originates from his joint reference to intellect and divine inspiration with regard to issues in Kalām in addition to his contributions to the Sunni way of thinking. His balanced use of the intellect and divine inspiration in his solutions for issues of Hidāyat increased his popularity. In the Muslim world, just as in any other community, perception of reality or guidance not as a process but as outright values of their community causes such problems as religious fanaticism and advocacy for sole truth. To solve such problems, a sound understanding of guidance in Muslim communities should be constructed in the light of scientific and social realities. In this respect, determining unique and comprehensive interpretations of Māturīdī of the issue will be of great help for establishing a peaceful religious understanding for the common future of humanity. In the center of Māturīdī’s interpretations of guidance lies his approach to guidance with respect to its methods and varieties. Besides presenting the definitions of these methods and varieties, the current study analyzes Māturīdī’s interpretations of how these methods and varieties interact.

Māturīdī, one of the prominent Kalām scholar, is mostly considered to have played a significant role in the construction of a sustainable religious approach today. This recognition originates from his joint reference to intellect and divine inspiration with regard to issues in Kalām in addition to his contributions to the Sunni way of thinking. His balanced use of the intellect and divine inspiration in his solutions for issues of Hidāyat increased his popularity. In the Muslim world, just as in any other community, perception of reality or guidance not as a process but as outright values of their community causes such problems as religious fanaticism and advocacy for sole truth. To solve such problems, a sound understanding of guidance in Muslim communities should be constructed in the light of proper and social realities. In this respect, determining unique and comprehensive interpretations of Māturīdī of the issue will be of great help for establishing a peaceful religious understanding for the common future of humanity. In the center of Māturīdī's interpretations of guidance lies his approach to guidance with respect to its methods and varieties. Besides presenting the definitions of these methods and varieties, the current study analyzes Māturīdī's interpretations of how these methods and varieties interact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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