Eş’arî Dönemi Arap Düşünce Biçimi ve Eş’arî Düşüncesinde Şâfiî’nin Etkisi

Imam Ash`ari is surely one of whose names are mentioned mostly in Islamic thought. In order to understand the thought of Imam Ash`ari in a proper way, one must know the socio-cultural structure and opinion of society which he had lived. In this study we have touched upon the thought of Arabic society which Imam Ash`ari had lived there. In addition to this we have attracted attention to the impact of Imam Shafi`i, who has important influence in Islamic society, on Imam Ash`ari. When we look at the works of Imam Ash`ari, the effect of Imam Shafi`i will be seen, especially on the matter of method. Imam Shafi`i and Imam Ash`ari have considered the rumor more important than reason. This method was applied in theology of Imam Ash`ari and this type of thought formed the Muslim society.