Imam al-Bukhari wrote this during a period of intense theological trial ( Mihna ). He faced accusations from some traditionalist peers who misunderstood his stance on the "recitation" of the Quran, leading him to compile this work to clarify his adherence to the Creed of the Salaf .
: The Imam authored this during a period of intense theological scrutiny, where he himself was accused by some of falling into the very errors he sought to refute regarding the recitation of the Quran. The al-Mizzi Incident khalq af 39-al al-ibad english pdf
The text defends the affirmation of Allah’s attributes, such as His Speech, Highness ( Uluww ), and Descent ( Nuzool ), against those who interpret them metaphorically ( Ta’teel ). Structure and Methodology Imam al-Bukhari wrote this during a period of