Kharijite theology
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Kharijite theology is an early, radical Islamic doctrinal movement known for its strict views on sin and belief, including the excommunication of Muslims deemed sinful or unjust.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Kharijite theology canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kharijite theology Context triple: [Sunni theology, distinguishesFrom, Kharijite theology]
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A.
Muʿtazilite theology
Muʿtazilite theology is a rationalist school of early Islamic thought that emphasized divine justice, human free will, and the createdness of the Qur’an.
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B.
Salafi theology
Salafi theology is a conservative Sunni Islamic doctrine that emphasizes strict adherence to the Quran and Hadith as understood by the earliest generations of Muslims, rejecting later theological innovations.
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Sunni theology
Sunni theology is the mainstream doctrinal framework within Sunni Islam that systematizes beliefs about God, prophecy, scripture, and the unseen world, drawing on the Qur’an, hadith, and classical scholarly traditions.
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D.
Shia theology
Shia theology is the branch of Islamic thought that articulates the doctrinal beliefs, principles of faith, and distinctive views on leadership and authority held by Shia Muslims.
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E.
Kulliyat Usul al-Din
Kulliyat Usul al-Din is an Islamic theological college specializing in the study of the foundational principles of religion, including creed, Qur’anic sciences, and prophetic traditions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kharijite theology Target entity description: Kharijite theology is an early, radical Islamic doctrinal movement known for its strict views on sin and belief, including the excommunication of Muslims deemed sinful or unjust.
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A.
Muʿtazilite theology
Muʿtazilite theology is a rationalist school of early Islamic thought that emphasized divine justice, human free will, and the createdness of the Qur’an.
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B.
Salafi theology
Salafi theology is a conservative Sunni Islamic doctrine that emphasizes strict adherence to the Quran and Hadith as understood by the earliest generations of Muslims, rejecting later theological innovations.
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C.
Sunni theology
Sunni theology is the mainstream doctrinal framework within Sunni Islam that systematizes beliefs about God, prophecy, scripture, and the unseen world, drawing on the Qur’an, hadith, and classical scholarly traditions.
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D.
Shia theology
Shia theology is the branch of Islamic thought that articulates the doctrinal beliefs, principles of faith, and distinctive views on leadership and authority held by Shia Muslims.
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E.
Kulliyat Usul al-Din
Kulliyat Usul al-Din is an Islamic theological college specializing in the study of the foundational principles of religion, including creed, Qur’anic sciences, and prophetic traditions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Islamic sectarian doctrine
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Islamic theology ⓘ religious doctrine ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Kharijites
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linked to:
Kharijism
Khawarij ⓘ
linked to:
Kharijism
|
| contrastsWith |
Murji’ite theology
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Shi‘i theology ⓘ Sunni theology ⓘ |
| coreBelief |
armed revolt against unjust authority is legitimate
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commitment to strict piety ⓘ excommunication of sinful Muslims ⓘ faith and works are inseparable ⓘ grave sinners are unbelievers ⓘ necessity of righteous deeds for faith ⓘ rejection of unjust rulers ⓘ |
| emergedDuring | First Fitna ⓘ |
| ethicalEmphasis |
asceticism
ⓘ
strict moral rigorism ⓘ willingness to fight perceived injustice ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
conflict between Ali ibn Abi Talib and Mu‘awiya ibn Abi Sufyan
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secession from Ali’s camp after arbitration at Siffin ⓘ |
| historicalImpact |
contributed to early Islamic sectarianism
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shaped later Muslim discussions on sin and belief ⓘ |
| influenced | Ibadi theology ⓘ |
| originatedIn | early Islam ⓘ |
| regardedByClassicalSunniScholarsAs | deviant sect ⓘ |
| regardedByOthersAs | extremist movement ⓘ |
| regardsAsUnbeliever | Muslim who commits major sin ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Islam ⓘ |
| scripturalBasis |
Qur’an
ⓘ
linked to:
Quran
hadith ⓘ |
| slogan | la hukma illa lillah ⓘ |
| sloganMeaning | no judgment except God’s ⓘ |
| viewOnBelief |
Muslim committing major sin becomes kafir
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belief without works is invalid ⓘ |
| viewOnCaliphate |
any pious Muslim can be imam
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caliphate is not restricted to Quraysh ⓘ imam must be deposed if he sins gravely ⓘ |
| viewOnCommunity | Muslim community must be composed of the righteous ⓘ |
| viewOnFreeWill | emphasis on human responsibility for actions ⓘ |
| viewOnJihad | armed struggle against unjust Muslim rulers ⓘ |
| viewOnJudgment |
human judgment must conform strictly to Qur’an
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rejection of arbitration that contradicts divine command ⓘ |
| viewOnRulers |
only morally upright Muslims can be legitimate rulers
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unjust rulers must be deposed ⓘ |
| viewOnSin |
major sin expels a person from Islam
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minor sins do not necessarily expel from Islam ⓘ |
| viewOnTakfir | broad use of excommunication ⓘ |
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