Ash'Ariya: Mohammedan theological sect, founded at the beginning of the tenth century by Abu el-Hasan al-Ash'ari ("the Hairy"). Its aim was to combat doctrines taught by the Rationalists (Motazilites), and at the same time to moderate the uncompromising ... (Jewish encyclopedia 1906) [100%] 1906-01-01 [Jewish encyclopedia 1906]