THE INFLUENCE OF ESHARISM ON RAZI'S TAFSIR (In The Context Of Whether Or Not The Actions Of God Is Associated With Divine Purposes)

One of the most striking discussions in Islamic theology (Kal'am) is whether or not the actions of God are dependent on divine purposes. In this study, after we will briefly introduce the central concepts of the topic, and explain the major relevant views, we will primarily focus on how Fakhruddin al-Razi (who initiated the era of Kal'am combined with philosophy) dealt with the issue. Specifically, we will attempt to determine how he interpreted the related verses in the Qur'an, to what extent these interpretations are consistent with each other, and in what regard he was affected by the principles of Esharism.