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( 6 ) Second , expression of gratitude to a benefactor is incumbent . But this
cannot be done unless one knows him . Now it is incumbent , for all rational
beings know that failure to express gratitude deserves blame . But it cannot be
done without ...
( 6 ) Second , expression of gratitude to a benefactor is incumbent . But this
cannot be done unless one knows him . Now it is incumbent , for all rational
beings know that failure to express gratitude deserves blame . But it cannot be
done without ...
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And since knowledge ( maʼrifa ) is incumbent , it is necessary that it be acquired
by means of reflection and deduction . For ma ' rifa is not of necessity ( darūrī ) ,
for what is known of necessity is that in which rational beings do not differ .
And since knowledge ( maʼrifa ) is incumbent , it is necessary that it be acquired
by means of reflection and deduction . For ma ' rifa is not of necessity ( darūrī ) ,
for what is known of necessity is that in which rational beings do not differ .
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two matters for discussion : ( 1 ) First , the doctors have agreed that the
commanding ( men ) to do what is approved and the prohibiting them from doing
what is disapproved are incumbent , but they then disagreed in several points : (
a ) First ...
two matters for discussion : ( 1 ) First , the doctors have agreed that the
commanding ( men ) to do what is approved and the prohibiting them from doing
what is disapproved are incumbent , but they then disagreed in several points : (
a ) First ...
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Contents
THE NECESSITY OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE PRINCIPLES | 3 |
ALLAHS POSITIVE QUALITIES 3882 | 17 |
ALLĀHS PRIVATIVE QUALITIES 83110 | 30 |
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