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ومنها الاستثناء جوزه الأشعرية
The question of qualification is mentioned, with allowance attributed to Ashʿarīs.

Exception in statements of faith is discussed through expressions such as “I am a believer, God willing.” A formulation may be heard as uncertainty about present faith, while the speaker may intend reference to the future, final outcome, acceptance, or humility.

Before classifying the statement, one must separate the words as uttered from the meaning intended in context. The phrase “God willing” does not necessarily indicate one identical psychological or doctrinal attitude in every use.

This is a distinct theological debate. Here it serves to identify one of the matters for which differences in Ashʿarī and Māturīdī exposition have been reported.

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Qualifying statements about one’s faith

Greek Philosophy in Arabic: Its Encounter with Kalām

ومنها الاستثناء جوزه الأشعرية
The question of qualification is mentioned, with allowance attributed to Ashʿarīs.

Exception in statements of faith is discussed through expressions such as “I am a believer, God willing.” A formulation may be heard as uncertainty about present faith, while the speaker may intend reference to the future, final outcome, acceptance, or humility.

Before classifying the statement, one must separate the words as uttered from the meaning intended in context. The phrase “God willing” does not necessarily indicate one identical psychological or doctrinal attitude in every use.

This is a distinct theological debate. Here it serves to identify one of the matters for which differences in Ashʿarī and Māturīdī exposition have been reported.