Doctrinal issues on Which the Mutazila agreed With the Jahmites ( Selected models )

In this research entitled: "Doctrinal Issues in Which the Mu'tazilites Agreed with the Jahmites", we examined selected theological issues in which both sects agreed in opposing the creed of Ahl al-Sunnah (the mainstream Sunni doctrine). The Jahmites and the Mu'tazilites are two sects that emerged in early Islamic history, around the beginning of the second century AH. The Jahmites are considered among the most extreme Murji'ah; they define faith (iman) as mere knowledge of God—Exalted be He—while disbelief (kufr) is ignorance of Him. On the other hand, the Mu'tazilites define faith as affirmation or belief.In the matter of divine decree (al-qadar), the Jahmites are determinists (Jabriyyah), meaning they believe humans are compelled in their actions. In contrast, the Mu'tazilites are libertarian (Qadariyyah), meaning they believe humans have free will and choice in their actions.Both sects, or at least some members of each, are also reported to hold the invalid belief that Paradise and Hellfire will eventually cease to exist.Among the key doctrinal issues in which the Mu'tazilites agreed with the Jahmites are: the issue of divine names and attributes, the claim that the Qur’an is created, and the denial of the beatific vision (ru'yah). Both sects deny God’s names and attributes—though they may affirm certain names while stripping them of their true meanings. They also deny the speech of God—Exalted be He—and claim that the Qur’an is created. They interpret (ta’wil) the authentic and explicit texts which affirm its revelation. Furthermore, both sects agree in denying the vision of God—Exalted be He—in the Hereafter.