Ibn Sina’s Arguments Against God’s Being a Substance

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"Ibn Sina's Arguments Against God's Being a Substance" by Hajj Muhammad Legenhausen examines Ibn Sina's philosophical stance that God transcends the category of substance, drawing on distinctions between existence and essence (whatness). The article contrasts Ibn Sina's views with those of Aristotle and Aquinas, highlighting his unique metaphysical framework where God, as the Necessary Existent, lies beyond conventional ontological classifications. It also explores the implications of this argument for Islamic theology and its resonance with later Sufi and philosophical traditions.