Has any statement been reported from trustworthy scholars regarding Ibn Tufail's philosophical book "Hayy ibn Yaqdhan"?
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Ibn Tufail, the author of the treatise "Hayy ibn Yaqzan," was described by Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah as an atheist. It was also mentioned that he criticized Abu Hamid for adhering to the religion of Islam and for conforming to the Qur’an and . Therefore, it is not advisable to read this book, nor any other books by philosophers, as they may lead to misguidance. It is preferable to engage in seeking beneficial knowledge.
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