Notwithstanding his extensive contributions to Islam, Ibn Taymiyyah still found the time to devise novel arguments and effectively rebut the kuffar. Those who truly aspire to emulate him, ought to do so in a holistic way.
“The reason why Ibn Taymiyyah is of particular interest here lies in the fact that he produced a comprehensive anti-Christian work which is the longest and the most detailed of his time. The significance of Ibn Taymiyyah’s polemic lies not only in his effort to incorporate all the existing arguments against Christianity, developed in numerous refutations before his time, into a comprehensive framework of arguments, but also in his ability to draw new conclusions and to articulate an approach with distinctive features and emphases in his discussion of older polemical themes.”
- Sona Grigoryan, The Trinity As Seen By Muslims With A Focus On Ibn Taymiyyah’s Perception Of The Doctrine, p. 38
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