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  • ArticlesOfTheIslamicFaithByGhazali, page : 36

obtaining guidance by means of the light of faith.

This is just like the differences which exist among mankind in
the comprehension of the mysteries of medicine, jurisprudence
and the other sciences because their differences vary with
their diligence and with their natural brilliance and prudence.

Just as the former variations are not limited, so are
the latter not limited.

For example, if you ask whether the study of argumentation and
scholastic theology is blameworthy, like astrology, or that

it is permissible or commendable, then, you should know that
in this particular respect men go to excess and exaggeration
on both sides. Some say that it is an innovation and unlawful
and that, excluding the sin of polytheism, it is better

for the worshiper to face the Creator guilty of every offense