98 results for “creed

Seerah9 results
Sha'ban, 2 AHFasting of Ramadan Prescribed

...revelation of Surah al-Baqarah: 'O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you...

9 AHDestruction of Masjid al-Dirar

...revealed: 'And those who took a mosque for causing harm, disbelief, division among the believers, and as a station for whoever...

241 AHDeath of Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal

...er the createdness of the Quran) rather than compromise his beliefs, died in Baghdad. His steadfastness earned him the title I...

324 AHDeath of Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari

...th that used rational arguments to defend traditional Sunni beliefs. The Ash'ari school became the dominant theological school...

333 AHDeath of Abu Mansur al-Maturidi

...ed in Samarkand. His theological school became the dominant creedal tradition among Hanafi scholars, particularly in Central ...

Conversion of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq

... earn the title al-Siddiq (the Truthful) for his unwavering belief, and his acceptance led directly to the conversion of sever...

Torture of Ammar ibn Yasir and His Family

...buse and was forced under extreme duress to say words of disbelief, after which Allah revealed: 'Whoever disbelieves in Allah ...

2 AHExpedition of Abdullah ibn Jahsh to Nakhla

...great sin, but averting people from the way of Allah and disbelief in Him and the Sacred Mosque and driving out its people the...

1-10 AHThe Prophet's Treatment of Servants

...roached him, the Prophet would say: 'Leave him. If it was decreed, it would have happened.' The Prophet would mend his own sh...

People15 results
classicalImam Ahmad ibn Hanbal

Founder of the Hanbali school and compiler of the Musnad. Famous for his steadfastness during the Mihna (inquisition) when he refused to accept that the Quran w

classicalImam at-Tahawi

...ah at-Tahawiyyah, the most widely accepted summary of Sunni creed, and a major Hanafi jurist.

classicalAbu Mansur al-Maturidi

... of the Maturidi school of theology, the second major Sunni creedal school.

classicalAbul-Hasan al-Ashari

...er of the Ashari school of theology, one of the major Sunni creedal schools.

classicalAbu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari

...i orthodoxy and developed a rational defense of traditional creed that became dominant across the Muslim world.

medievalIbn Abi al-Izz al-Hanafi

...qidah at-Tahawiyyah. A Hanafi jurist who explained Tahawi's creed through the lens of the Athari methodology.

modernAhmad Rida Khan

... Quran translation Kanz al-Iman. A prolific writer on fiqh, aqeedah, and devotional practice.

modernMuhammad Hamid al-Fiqqi

...ization in 1926. Dedicated his life to spreading the Athari creed and editing classical Islamic texts.

modernAhmad ibn Yahya an-Najmi

...n for his teaching, fatwa work, and his commentary on Sunni creed texts.

classicalAbu Bakr al-Ajurri

...ics, author of 'ash-Shari'ah,' a foundational text on Sunni creed.

classicalal-Lalika'i

...I'tiqad Ahl as-Sunnah,' a foundational compilation on Sunni creed.

classicalAbu Uthman as-Sabuni

...apur, author of 'Aqidat as-Salaf wa Ashab al-Hadith' on the creed of the early scholars.

ottomanIbn Ashir

...urshid al-Mu'in,' a widely memorized didactic poem on fiqh, aqeedah, and tasawwuf.

medievalas-Sanusi

...logian, author of 'Umm al-Barahin,' the most widely studied creed text in North and West Africa.

ottomanal-Laqqani

...Maliki scholar and author of 'Jawharat at-Tawhid,' a famous creed poem on Ash'ari theology that is widely memorized.

Books26 results
Ibn TaymiyyahAl-Aqeedah Al-Wasitiyyah

By Ibn Taymiyyah. A concise creed statement outlining the Athari aqeedah. One of the most stu...

Imam at-TahawiAl-Aqeedah at-Tahawiyyah

By Imam at-Tahawi. The most widely accepted creedal statement in Sunni Islam. At-Tahawi, a Hanafi jurist, sum...

Ibn Abi al-IzzSharh al-Aqeedah at-Tahawiyyah

...bi al-Izz. The most celebrated commentary on the Tahawiyyah creed. Ibn Abi al-Izz expanded each creedal statement with extens...

Ibn Qudamah al-MaqdisiLum'at al-I'tiqad

By Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi. A brief creedal text presenting the Athari aqeedah of the Hanbali school....

Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ariAl-Ibanah an Usul ad-Diyanah

By Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari. A creedal work by the founder of the Ash'ari school, written after ...

Ibn TaymiyyahAl-Aqeedah al-Hamawiyyah

By Ibn Taymiyyah. A detailed fatwa written in response to a question from the people of Hama, Syria, about the divine attributes mentioned in the Quran and Sunn

Ibn TaymiyyahMinhaj as-Sunnah an-Nabawiyyah

...ical claims point by point, while also addressing issues of creed, politics, and history from the Sunni perspective. The work...

Ibn KhuzaymahKitab at-Tawhid (Ibn Khuzaymah)

...odology of the early Ahl al-Hadith scholars in establishing creed through authentic narrations rather than philosophical reas...

Al-Lalika'iSharh Usul I'tiqad Ahl us-Sunnah

By Al-Lalika'i. A massive compilation of creedal statements and narrations from the Prophet, the Companion...

Abdullah al-AthariAl-Wajiz fi Aqidat as-Salaf as-Salih

By Abdullah al-Athari. A modern compendium of Athari creed that gathers the positions of the Salaf on every major theo...

Ash-ShahrastaniAl-Milal wan-Nihal (Religions and Sects)

.... Ash-Shahrastani systematically catalogs and describes the beliefs of Islamic sects, other Abrahamic religions, ancient Greek...

Imam al-GhazaliTahafut al-Falasifah (Incoherence of the Philosophers)

...argues that three of their positions constitute outright disbelief: the eternity of the world, God's ignorance of particulars,...

Ibn TaymiyyahMajmu' al-Fatawa (Collection of Fatwas)

...zed by scholars after his death, this 37-volume work covers creed, worship, jurisprudence, Sufism, logic, philosophy, and pol...

Muhammad ibn Abdul WahhabAl-Usul ath-Thalathah (The Three Fundamental Principles)

...ite its brevity, this text is one of the most widely taught creed primers in the Muslim world.

Imam al-BayhaqiShu'ab al-Iman

...rations related to every aspect of faith and practice, from belief in Allah to removing harm from the road.

Imam as-SanusiUmm al-Barahin (Al-Aqeedah as-Sanusiyyah)

By Imam as-Sanusi. The most widely taught creedal text in North and West Africa. As-Sanusi presents the rat...

Imam al-GhazaliAl-Iqtisad fi al-I'tiqad

...i's mature work on Islamic theology, presenting the Ash'ari creed with rational proofs in a balanced and moderate tone. The t...

Ibn TaymiyyahMajmu al-Fatawa (detailed)

...nd letters, compiled posthumously by his students. Covering creed, jurisprudence, Sufism, logic, philosophy, and comparative ...

Sa'd ad-Din at-TaftazaniSharh al-Aqa'id an-Nasafiyyah

...ani. A widely studied commentary on Najm ad-Din an-Nasafi's creedal text, representing the standard Maturidi theological posi...

Abu al-Fath ash-ShahrastaniAl-Milal wan-Nihal (Religions and Sects)

...c theological sects. Ash-Shahrastani describes each group's beliefs with relative objectivity, making this one of the first sy...

Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ariAl-Ibanah an Usul ad-Diyanah

By Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari. A creedal work written after Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari left the Mu'ta...

Ibn Abi al-Izz al-HanafiSharh al-Aqidah at-Tahawiyyah

...fi. The most detailed commentary on Imam at-Tahawi's famous creedal text. Ibn Abi al-Izz explains each statement of the Aqida...

Abu Hamid al-GhazaliAl-Iqtisad fil-I'tiqad (Moderation in Belief)

By Abu Hamid al-Ghazali. Al-Ghazali's systematic presentation of Ash'ari theology, written as a balanced middle path between excessive rationalism and pure trad

Ibn TaymiyyahMinhaj as-Sunnah an-Nabawiyyah

...fends Sunni positions on the Companions, the caliphate, and creedal issues, while also critiquing aspects of Ash'ari and Mu't...

Ibn Abi Zayd al-QayrawaniAr-Risalah (The Epistle)

...ntial rulings into a concise primer. The opening chapter on creed is itself a widely studied text.

Ibn Abi Zayd al-QayrawaniAl-Muqaddimah al-Qayrawaniyyah fil-Ibadat

...l-Qayrawani. A concise Maliki primer focused on worship and creed, widely used as an introduction in West African Islamic edu...

Articles26 results
TheologyThe Six Pillars of Iman (Faith)

The articles of faith in Islam: belief in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Last D...

TheologyTawhid — Islamic Monotheism

The absolute oneness of Allah in His lordship, worship, and names and attributes. The foundation of Islamic theology.

TheologyTawhid ar-Rububiyyah — Oneness of Lordship

The belief that Allah alone is the Creator, Sustainer, Provider, and S...

TheologyTawhid al-Uluhiyyah — Oneness of Worship

Directing all acts of worship exclusively to Allah. The Tawhid that every prophet called their people to.

TheologyTawhid al-Asma wa al-Sifat — Oneness of Names and Attributes

Affirming Allah's Names and Attributes as He described Himself, without distortion, denial, or comparison to creation.

TheologyAngels in Islam

...orld of angels: their nature, duties, major angels, and why belief in them is a pillar of faith.

TheologyQadr — Divine Decree and Predestination

Belief in Allah's pre-knowledge, recording, will, and creation of ...

TheologyShafa'ah — Intercession on the Day of Judgment

The types of intercession, who may intercede, and the conditions under which Allah permits it.

TheologySigns of the Hour

The minor and major signs preceding the Day of Judgment as described in the Quran and authentic hadiths.

TheologyNubuwwah — Prophethood in Islam

The concept of prophethood: why Allah sends prophets, their qualities, and the seal of prophecy.

DawahIslam and Christianity: Key Theological Differences

A respectful comparison of core beliefs about God, Jesus, salvation, scripture, and the afterlife ...

TheologyThe Beautiful Names of Allah (Al-Asma al-Husna)

An introduction to the 99 Names of Allah, their meaning, categories, and how Muslims relate to them in worship and daily life.

TheologyBelief in the Angels: Their Nature, Roles, and Names

A detailed study of the angelic realm in Islam, including the major angels, their duties, and what the Quran and Sunnah teach about them.

TheologyThe World of the Jinn: Creation, Nature, and Interaction

What the Quran and Sunnah teach about the jinn, their creation from fire, their types, and the Islamic guidelines on dealing with them.

TheologyThe Minor Signs of the Day of Judgment

The gradual signs foretold by the Prophet Muhammad that indicate the approach of the Last Hour.

TheologyThe Punishment and Bliss of the Grave (Adhab al-Qabr)

What happens after death and before resurrection: the questioning by the angels, and the experience of the grave.

TheologyIntercession (Shafa'ah) on the Day of Judgment

The types of intercession in the Hereafter, who may intercede, and the conditions, according to Ahl us-Sunnah.

TheologyAl-Qadr: Divine Decree and Human Free Will

The Islamic understanding of predestination, the four levels of Qadr, and the relationship between divine decree and human choice.

TheologyDescription of Paradise (Jannah) in the Quran and Sunnah

What awaits the believers in the Hereafter: the levels, rivers, dwellings, and pleasures of Paradise as described in revelation.

TheologyDescription of Hellfire (Jahannam) in the Quran and Sunnah

The warnings and descriptions of the punishment of the Fire, its levels, guards, and the categories of its inhabitants.

TheologyThe Mahdi in Islamic Eschatology

The awaited leader who will appear before the end of times to fill the earth with justice, according to Sunni hadith sources.

TheologyThe Athari Creed: The Way of the Salaf in Aqeedah

An overview of the Athari theological methodology, its principles, key scholars, and relationship to Ash'ari and Maturidi schools.

TheologyThe Ash'ari School of Islamic Theology

The theological school founded by Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari that became the dominant Sunni kalam tradition.

TheologyThe Maturidi School of Islamic Theology

The theological school founded by Abu Mansur al-Maturidi, predominant among Hanafi Muslims worldwide.

TheologyFitrah: The Natural Disposition Toward Truth

The Islamic understanding of the innate human nature that inclines toward recognizing and worshipping Allah.

InterfaithIslam and Christianity: Points of Convergence and Divergence

A respectful comparison of Islamic and Christian beliefs on God, Jesus, salvation, scripture, and eschatology, high...

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