EBÜ'L-MUÎN en-NESEFÎ'DE NÜBÜVVET VE İMAMET TASAVVURU

Abstract The concepts of Prophethood and Imamate are among the most significant concepts in the Islamic world. Due to their importance, both concepts are discussed in the works of scholars of Islamic Sectarian History. One of the scholars who addresses these concepts in his works is Abu'l-Mu'in al-Nasafi, who is regarded as the second founder of the Maturidi school. What makes Prophethood and Imamate important in the Islamic world is, of course, that the institution of Prophethood is a subject of second-level importance after the existence of Allah, while the position of Imamate is an elite position responsible for governing the Islamic state after the Prophet Muhammad. In terms of Prophethood, it is a known fact that in all Abrahamic religions, the connection between Allah and creation is established through Prophethood. Through Prophethood, humans become acquainted with religion, and divine commands and prohibitions are conveyed to them. The importance of the position of Imamate lies in two aspects: on the one hand, it is the successor of the Prophet Muhammad; on the other, it is the highest and most significant human position in worldly matters. This study examines Nasafi’s understanding of Prophethood and Imamate, focusing on his works Tebsirat al-Adilla, Bahru’l-Kelam, and et-Temhid fi Usul al-Din, along with other relevant literature. Keywords: Prophethood, Imamate, Nasafi, Ahl al-Sunnah, Shia. JEL Classification: F1, F31