تناسخ از نگاه قرآن و برهان

Incarnation from the Lookout of the Koran and Argumentation

Incarnation, which concerns the cyclical return of a soul to live another life in a new body, is among the beliefs of great antiquity; it is most characteristic of some Eastern philosophical thoughts as well as religions such as Hinduism. Buddhism. and Jainism. The idea of transmigration has also been adopted by some Western figures and groups. The doctrine of incarnation has also been part of the mystical thought of Sufism, which is considered as the mystical branch of Islam. In the meantime, the transmigration of souls was discussed and criticized by some great thinkers, among whom Muslim thinkers are outstanding. Explaining the age-old idea, the author attempts to show its refutation on the basis of the Islamic thinkersʹ opinions and to discuss its incompatibility with the Koranic doctrines.