Unfortunately, very little was known about Abū al-Ḥasan al-Rustufaghnī until recently. However, the fact that he was a student of Imam Māturīdī places him in a significant position, as it is crucial both for gaining information about the Imam and for recognizing the early representatives of Māturīdism.

The work in your hands that has reached the present day makes it evident that al-Rustufaghnī was a student loyal to his teacher and his methodology. Al-Rustufaghnī follows Imam Māturīdī both as a scholar and values his words to such an extent that it suggests he considered him a spiritual guide. Just as he conducted his scholarly life according to his methodology, he also felt such deep affection for him in his heart that he benefited from Imam Māturīdī even in his dreams. The work in your hands concisely reflects both of these characteristics.