Bu-Ali Sina University , Faculty of Humanities, Department of Islamic Studies, Hamedan, Iran
10.30465/cw.2026.52253.2112
Abstract
Proving the foundational tenets of belief in Islam is possible only through sound rational arguments. The Holy Quran, in its call to monotheism and description of divine attributes, employs rational reasoning, with demonstrative proof (burhan) holding a special place in Quranic arguments due to its soundness in both form and content.
Issue: What types of arguments for theology are present in the Quran? Have a priori (limmi) arguments been used in the Quran to prove and introduce God?
Method: This research, using a descriptive-analytical method and through a study of Quranic verses and authoritative exegeses, examines and analyzes the various types of theological arguments in the Holy Quran.
Findings: The majority of theological arguments in the Quran are a posteriori (inni), proceeding from effect to cause—an approach compatible with the general level of understanding of the Quran's audience. However, considering the definition of an a priori argument and due to the absence of a cause for God, the Quran does not employ strictly a priori arguments. Nonetheless, in explaining and proving God's affirmative and negative attributes, the Quran employs a type of non-a posteriori reasoning, termed "quasi-a priori" arguments in this research.
Conclusion: Contrary to the belief of some researchers, not all theological arguments in the Quran are a posteriori; non-a posteriori (quasi-a priori) arguments are also used for theology. These arguments are primarily structured based on inherent concomitances and essential implications
dakami,M. J. (2026). A posteriori and quasi-a priori proofs of God's existence in the Holy Quran. (e10755). Contemporary Wisdom, (), e10755 doi: 10.30465/cw.2026.52253.2112
MLA
dakami,M. J. . "A posteriori and quasi-a priori proofs of God's existence in the Holy Quran" .e10755 , Contemporary Wisdom, , , 2026, e10755. doi: 10.30465/cw.2026.52253.2112
HARVARD
dakami M. J. (2026). 'A posteriori and quasi-a priori proofs of God's existence in the Holy Quran', Contemporary Wisdom, (), e10755. doi: 10.30465/cw.2026.52253.2112
CHICAGO
M. J. dakami, "A posteriori and quasi-a priori proofs of God's existence in the Holy Quran," Contemporary Wisdom, (2026): e10755, doi: 10.30465/cw.2026.52253.2112
VANCOUVER
dakami M. J. A posteriori and quasi-a priori proofs of God's existence in the Holy Quran. Hekmat e Mo'aser, 2026; (): e10755. doi: 10.30465/cw.2026.52253.2112