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is not unlike their custom with regard to jurisprudence, interpretation
of Koran, and prophetic quotations. Therefore,
if it is permissible to compose books on jurisprudence and
to work out rare hypothetical cases which seldom arise, either
as a preparation for the time when it is needed, or simply
to sharpen the wits. It is also permissible for us to classify
the methods of disputation in preparation for the time
when dubiosities flare up or an innovator runs loose; or simply
to sharpen the wits or have the argument ready so that when
needed it will be within reach of all just as the preparation
of armaments for war before the day of battle.
This is practically all that can be said on behalf of the two
groups (the proponents and the opponents of dogmatic theology.)
of Koran, and prophetic quotations. Therefore,
if it is permissible to compose books on jurisprudence and
to work out rare hypothetical cases which seldom arise, either
as a preparation for the time when it is needed, or simply
to sharpen the wits. It is also permissible for us to classify
the methods of disputation in preparation for the time
when dubiosities flare up or an innovator runs loose; or simply
to sharpen the wits or have the argument ready so that when
needed it will be within reach of all just as the preparation
of armaments for war before the day of battle.
This is practically all that can be said on behalf of the two
groups (the proponents and the opponents of dogmatic theology.)