I say, and with God's success: This is the creed of the Prophet, peace be upon him, and the creed of the companions and the followers, and the creed of Abu Hanifa and his companions. However, the one who defended it against other sects like the Mu'tazila was the Imam of guidance, Abu Mansur Al-Maturidi, who attributed to it arguments that were not established in opposition to the corrupt beliefs, and this is the stance of the majority of Muslims throughout history, and God knows best.