The Correct Islamic Creed As Outlined in the Classical Books
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Aqidah linguistically is derived from the term aqada. In Arabic, one states, "Aqada the rope" when the rope is tied firmly. And, "Aqada the sale" or "He settled the sale" when the person ratifies and contracts a sale or agreement. And Allah says in the Quran, "And as for those whom your right hands have made a covenant (Ar., aqadat)" [Al-Nisa 33]. And Allah also says, "But He will take you to task for the oaths which you swear in earnest (Ar., aqadtum) [Al-Maida, 89] which means asserted and adhered to, as proven in the verse, "And break not oaths after the assertion of them" [An-Nahl, 91]. If one says, "Aqadtu such and such," it means his heart is firm upon such and such.
Therefore, Aqidah or I'tiqad according to the scholars of Islam is: The firm creed that one's heart is fixed upon without any wavering or doubt. It excludes any supposition, doubt or suspicion.
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The Importance of Aqidah (4)
Materials to highlight the fundamental nature of a correct and pure creed. |
The Principles of Aqidah (4)
Articles to illustrate the correct principles adhered to by the Salaf in deriving their aqidah. |
Asmaa was-Sifaat (16)
A comprehensive treatment of how to believe in the Names and Attributes of Allaah upon the way and methodology of the Salaf us-Saalih. |
The Classical Works (8)
Selected readings from the most famous of the classical works of Aqidah. |
Where is Allaah? (5)
The position of the Salaf made manifestly clear and an exposition of the Neo-Jahmites of this era. |
Refutation of the Ash`arees (7)
A comprehensive refutation of the precepts and principles of the Ash'aree school of thought, in light of the creed and methodology of the Salaf. |
A Summary of Hamawiyyah (26)
A point by point summary of the classical 'Aqidatul-Hamawiyyah' of Shaikh ul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah |
Belief in the Unseen and the Hereafter (5)
The Islamic Creed concerning Paradise, Hellfire, The Grave, the Jinn, the Angels and Other Issues Related to the Unseen. |
Al-Qadaa wal-Qadr (Divine Ordainment and Predetermination) (1)
Texts and Resources in Explanation of the Fundamental topic of al-Qadaa wal-Qadr |
Sharh Aqidatul-Wasitiyyah of al-Fawzan (22)
Readings from the excellent work by Shaikh Salih al-Fawzan. Brief and concise explanations, suitable for study. |
Studying the Beautiful Names of Allaah (2)
Looking at each of the Beatiful Names of Allaah with the intent of knowing how to worship Allaah on account of them. |
The Jahmee Inquisition (10)
Bringing the enemies of Allaah, the Jahmiyyah and their siblings, to trial and justice, by the Sharee'ah. |
On Imaan and Kufr (11)
Understanding the issues related to Imaan and Kufr from the sayings of the Scholars and Imaams of the Salaf, past and present. |
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