Muḥammad Amīn al-Istarābādī

Muhammad Amin Astarabadi was a foundational figure in the Akhbari school of thought within Twelver Shi'ism. He authored several influential works, most notably his critique of the Usuli school, which laid the groundwork for Akhbari principles. His writings emphasized the primacy of the Quran and hadith over ijtehad (independent reasoning) and qiyas (analogical reasoning), advocating for a return to the pure sources of Islam. His efforts were instrumental in establishing the Akhbari movement as a...See more