Dillem of the wisdom and shariat (philosophy and religion) in conception of the Brethren of Purity (Ikhwan al-Safa)

The aim of this study is to show the specific relation of the Brethren of Purity to the issue of philosophy and religion. It is analysis, study and organizes their thoughts in this field, particularly their role within the traditions of the Islamic mentality and theoretic approach, dominating then in theology and philosophy. Special attention devoted to their status as the link between the traditions of theology and philosophy that deal their vision about the necessary of philosophy reasonable and acceptable to Islamic consciousness at that time.

Kalam, philosophy and religion, exoteric tradition, esoteric tradition, Sharia, reason and faith, Ikhwan al-Saffa, the Brethren of Purity, al-Sajistani, Ibn Rushd, al-Tawhidi