Allamah Razi, in response to the Mu’tazila’s argument from this verse, states: “We limit the generality of this verse with evidence that indicates the occurrence of miracles.”
Allamah Nasafi, addressing the Mu’tazila’s doubt regarding the distinction between a Wali and a prophet (Nabi), explains: “The occurrence of extraordinary acts by a saint, who is one of the members of the community, is a miracle granted to him by the Messenger for one of his followers. Through this miracle, it is established that he is a Wali. One cannot be considered a Wali unless he is genuine in his faith, which is validated through his acknowledgment of the Messenger in heart and speech, accompanied by obedience to his commands and prohibitions. If such a Wali were to claim independence or disobedience, he would no longer be a Wali, and no miracle would appear at his hands.”
Allama Ibn Hajar al-Haytami writes regarding the view of the Mu’tazila: “It is not surprising that the Mu’tazila deny miracles, for they have engaged in debates on matters even greater and more significant than this. They have rejected the texts narrated from the Prophet (peace be upon him) regarding the questioning by Munkar and Nakir, the punishment of the grave, the basin (hawd), and other issues. One of their greatest lies and false accusations is that they follow their corrupted intellects, placing them as judges over Allah, His verses, names, attributes, and actions. They accept whatever aligns with their sick, corrupt, and debased minds and reject what contradicts it, disregarding the Sunnah, Quran, and consensus. As a result, divine wrath befell them, and they became deserving of severe condemnation.”
Allama Ibn Abi al- ‘Izz, the commentator on Al-Aqeedah al-Tahawiyyah, writes in response to the Mu’tazila: “The falsehood of the Mu’tazila’s claim regarding miracles is evident and clear, as denying this issue is akin to denying tangible reality. Their argument would only be valid if extraordinary acts were to appear in a way that could confuse a prophet with a wali. However, this is impossible. Such a claim would only hold if a Wali performed an extraordinary act accompanied by a claim of prophethood, which is also impossible. If such a Wali were to claim prophethood, he would no longer be a Wali but rather a false claimant to prophethood.”
View of Ahl al-Sunnah wa- Al-Jamaah
The Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah believe in the miracles of saints and the friends of Almighty Allah.
Allamah Nasafi (may Allah have mercy on him) states: “The miracles of Awlya are true.”
Allamah Tahawi (may Allah have mercy on him), regarding the belief of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah, writes: “We believe in the miracles of Awlya, as they have reached us through reliable reports from trustworthy sources.”
The author of Al-Ghunya fi Usul al-Din writes: “The belief of Ahl-Haq is that the occurrence of extraordinary acts by saints is permissible.” They cite verses, hadiths, and the statements of scholars to support their stance, some of which will be mentioned in future sections.
