The Oxford Handbook Of Islamic Theology May 2026

: Features case studies on specific dilemmatic issues, such as occasionalism, that developed through interactions between competing theological schools.

: Covers foundational theological strands, including the origins of kalām (rational theology), early Shīʿī theology, Muʿtazilism, and the rise of Ashʿarism and Māturīdism. The Oxford Handbook of Islamic Theology

The handbook is organized into five distinct parts, following a mostly chronological development of the discipline: : Features case studies on specific dilemmatic issues,

: Explores the impact of political developments, including the famous miḥna (inquisition) and the religious policies of empires like the Almohads. such as occasionalism

: Examines the growing amalgamation of theology with philosophy (such as Avicennan thought) and mysticism.