Muqatil ibn sulayman
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Muqatil ibn Sulayman (d. 767) was a famous 8th-century Sunni mufassir of the Quran.
His views on divine anthropomorphism were notorious to later generations, but in spite of his “extreme” corporealism, he employed ta'wil in his tafsir even on verses on the attributes of Allah.[1]
Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal appreciated Muqatil’s knowledge of the Qur'an, and had similar views with on God.[1]
The charge of anthropomorphism was doctrinally opposed both by Muqatil and Ibn Hanbal who spoke against such concepts. This accusation has it's origins in political leanings and has no relevance to an academic entry.
