He explains how when an individual studies these new sciences, they began to appreciate the clarity in the proofs that mathematics provides. It is then that the individual encompasses themselves within studies other than mathematics in hope of the same clarity of the mathematic proofs. It is then that the individual sticks on the side of the Divine Law and authority of the Muslim faith, all while quietly questioning the truth of religion to himself. The word “escaped” as used by al-Ghazzali is prominent in that it shows his belief in how mathematics diminishes the truth of the faith within these certain individuals. While the “non-Arab” sciences grew, so did the number of people who questioned the Muslim faith and Divine Law as they saw those around them stray away from the religion. He believes that these individuals question this because they compare the proofs of mathematics to religion in hope that their faith will have the same
He explains how when an individual studies these new sciences, they began to appreciate the clarity in the proofs that mathematics provides. It is then that the individual encompasses themselves within studies other than mathematics in hope of the same clarity of the mathematic proofs. It is then that the individual sticks on the side of the Divine Law and authority of the Muslim faith, all while quietly questioning the truth of religion to himself. The word “escaped” as used by al-Ghazzali is prominent in that it shows his belief in how mathematics diminishes the truth of the faith within these certain individuals. While the “non-Arab” sciences grew, so did the number of people who questioned the Muslim faith and Divine Law as they saw those around them stray away from the religion. He believes that these individuals question this because they compare the proofs of mathematics to religion in hope that their faith will have the same