Ibn Taymiyya, also known as Taqi al-Din Ahmad ibn Taymiyya, was a 13th century Muslim jurist, theologian, and logician. He is considered one of the most important figures in the development of the Ash'ari and Maturidi schools of theology.

One of his key contributions was his theory of the pyramid of knowledge, in which he argued that the foundation of all knowledge is revelation, specifically the Quran and the Hadith (the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad). He believed that reason and logic could be used to understand and interpret these religious texts, but they could not be considered independent sources of knowledge.

In his work "Ibn Taymiyya on Reason and Revelation", Carl Sharif El-Tobgui explains that for Ibn Taymiyya, reason and revelation were not in opposition, but rather complemented each other. He writes, "Ibn Taymiyya believed that reason and revelation are mutually dependent and that one cannot fully understand the Quran without reason, nor reason without the Quran.”

Ibn Taymiyya also believed that there were different levels of understanding within the pyramid of knowledge, with the most basic level being the literal understanding of the text, and the highest level being the understanding of the spiritual and moral teachings contained within the text. He believed that only those who had attained the highest level of understanding, through spiritual purification and education, were truly qualified to interpret the religious texts.

Ibn Taymiyya also emphasized the importance of considering the context in which a text was revealed and the intended audience. He believed that the Quran and Hadith should be understood in their historical and cultural context, and that this was necessary in order to properly interpret and apply the teachings contained within them.

In conclusion, Ibn Taymiyya proposed the pyramid of knowledge, in which the foundation of all knowledge is revelation, specifically the Quran and Hadith. He argued that reason and logic could be used to understand and interpret these religious texts, but they could not be considered independent sources of knowledge. He also emphasized the importance of context and the different levels of understanding within the pyramid of knowledge, with the highest level being the spiritual and moral teachings contained within the text.