Reddit reply in r/AcademicQuran: doubts on the history of islamic philosophy — July 18, 2024 | Ali Shukri Amin

The kinds of scholars that reject all forms of philosophy are motivated by puritanical sentiments firstly and secondly don't understand what philosophy is. Some kinds of philosophical discourse are baked into the Quran and Islamic creed as you have alluded.

What they intend to reject is the introduction of Greek philosophical methods and subject matter into Islamic creedal discussions. They also oppose the formalization of Greek methods into Islamic theology, like the Asharites.

They say they are against philosophy but specifically what they oppose is: formal Greek logic, Greek philosophy, Christian philosophical discussions about the logos/demiurge/God's nature, the subsequent 2000 years of philosophical development with respect to metaphysics/epistemology, and the integration of those with Islamic theology (i.e. Kalām).

Such scholars believe the Quran and Sunnah answer all neccesary life questions. Introducing these topics into Islamic discourse is a heresy which can only detract from the Revelation, not enhance it.

You may want to reference Ibn Taymiyyah's criticism of the Greek logicians for the most sophisticated and nuanced discussion for why Islam doesn't need philosophy, or his Dar' al-Ta'arrud for his wider theory of Islamic thought.

For a different perspective, check out al-Ghazālī's Tuhfat al-Falasifa for a far more sympathetic take on philosophy generally but a scathing criticism of non-Sunni Islamic philosophers.

Finally take a look at ibn Rushd's Tuhfat al-Tuhfa (Incoherence of the Incoherence) for an Islamic philosopher's rebuttal.