Unlike later heresiographies that were written to actively condemn opposing sects, al-Ash'ari’s Maqalat is celebrated for its . The title itself recognizes all the groups mentioned as Musallin (those who turn toward the same direction of prayer), firmly placing them within the broader Islamic matrix.
The text is a monumental survey of early Islamic theological sects and remains one of the most important sources for the history of (Islamic scholastic theology). maqalat al-islamiyyin english pdf