The Evidence for the Existence of God According to Jamal al-Din al-Miqdad al-Suyuri (d. 826 AH)

Abstract

The investigation into divine existence and the endeavor to prove it constitute the backbone of all religions. It is the fundamental pillar that no theologian can dispense with in their theological discussions, as it is considered a core principle of religion across various theological sects.
Al-Miqdad al-Suyuri sought to establish proofs for the existence of God through multiple methods. While his arguments did not deviate from those of his predecessors, he attempted to incorporate new proofs derived from the intellectual contributions of Nasir al-Din al-Tusi and Abu al-Qasim al-Qashi. In addition to well-known arguments—such as the argument of the Necessary and Possible Being and the theological proofs based on the temporality of the world through the occurrence of accidents and bodies—he employed these methods to reason about and affirm the existence of God.