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The most important matter for every Muslim is the correctness of his beliefs. Islam established on the basis of sound creed and it opposes all false superstitions and erroneous systems of belief. Thus, it is essential for every Muslim to make certain that his beliefs are correct and in accordance with the Quran and authentic Sunnah of the
Prophet (S). This small but important book covers all basic information and we hope that readers will recognize the importance of this treaties by Shaikh Ibn Baz.
This document discusses the six articles of faith that constitute the authentic creed of Islam: belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Day of Judgment, and divine destiny. It focuses on explaining the first article - belief in Allah. This includes believing that Allah alone is worthy of worship, and that he is the creator and sustainer of all. It also discusses believing in Allah's beautiful names and attributes as described in the Quran and hadiths, without likening him to his creations.
Al wasiyyat ul-kubra-sheikh-ul-islam_ibn_taymiyyahIslamic Library
1. This document provides a translation of "Al-Wasiyatul-Kuburaa" by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah. It discusses the fundamentals of Islam according to Ibn Taymiyyah, including tawhid (monotheism), faith in the Last Day, and other core beliefs and practices.
2. Ibn Taymiyyah describes the methodology of Islam as established by the Quran and Sunnah, including the five pillars, laws of inheritance and marriage, and customs related to eating, dress, and daily life. He emphasizes following the consensus of the Muslim community.
3. The document argues that Allah protected the Muslim umma
Allah is the one true God, the creator and sustainer of all things. He alone deserves to be worshipped. He has beautiful names and perfect attributes. He has power over all things in heaven and earth. Allah speaks when He wills and His knowledge encompasses all things.
Surah al muminoon - characteristics of the successful believersShahedur
1) The document discusses the characteristics of successful believers as mentioned in Surah al-Muminun. It describes believers as those who pray with humility and avoid falsehood, pay zakat, guard their chastity, fulfill trusts and promises, and maintain their prayers.
2) It emphasizes the importance of khushoo (humility and tranquility) in prayer, and avoiding sins like fornication, homosexuality, and breaking promises or trusts.
3) The document concludes that believers who demonstrate these characteristics will inherit Paradise and dwell there forever.
This slide program explains significance of Lailatul Qadar in the light of Quran and Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (SAW). It explains its signs and how to search for it. It also explains things to do on this blessed night to get maximum rewards from Allah (SWT)
The document provides guidance on how to become a Muslim through the declaration of faith, or shahadah. It explains that to enter Islam, one only needs to utter the shahadah with sincerity: "I testify that there is no true god except Allah, and I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." The document then discusses the meanings contained in the two parts of the shahadah, including that there is no creator or master of the universe except Allah, and that no deity deserves to be worshipped except Allah alone.
This document provides a summary of supplications from the Quran and authentic hadith. It discusses the merit of making dua and the best times to do so, including the last third of the night, Friday afternoons, Laylat al-Qadr, and when making dua for other Muslims. It then provides examples of supplications for various occasions, such as during Ramadan, for travelers and parents, and for glorifying Allah and seeking his help.
Allah has 99 names that indicate his divine attributes. This document defines the meaning and provides evidence from the Quran or hadith for 15 of Allah's names:
1) Allah means the one God worthy of worship.
2) Rab means the creator and sustainer of all.
3) Ahad means the one without any partners.
4) Rahman and Raheem mean the most gracious and most merciful respectively.
5) Hayy means the ever-living who never dies.
This document discusses the six articles of faith that constitute the authentic creed of Islam: belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Day of Judgment, and divine destiny. It focuses on explaining the first article - belief in Allah. This includes believing that Allah alone is worthy of worship, and that he is the creator and sustainer of all. It also discusses believing in Allah's beautiful names and attributes as described in the Quran and hadiths, without likening him to his creations.
Al wasiyyat ul-kubra-sheikh-ul-islam_ibn_taymiyyahIslamic Library
1. This document provides a translation of "Al-Wasiyatul-Kuburaa" by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah. It discusses the fundamentals of Islam according to Ibn Taymiyyah, including tawhid (monotheism), faith in the Last Day, and other core beliefs and practices.
2. Ibn Taymiyyah describes the methodology of Islam as established by the Quran and Sunnah, including the five pillars, laws of inheritance and marriage, and customs related to eating, dress, and daily life. He emphasizes following the consensus of the Muslim community.
3. The document argues that Allah protected the Muslim umma
Allah is the one true God, the creator and sustainer of all things. He alone deserves to be worshipped. He has beautiful names and perfect attributes. He has power over all things in heaven and earth. Allah speaks when He wills and His knowledge encompasses all things.
Surah al muminoon - characteristics of the successful believersShahedur
1) The document discusses the characteristics of successful believers as mentioned in Surah al-Muminun. It describes believers as those who pray with humility and avoid falsehood, pay zakat, guard their chastity, fulfill trusts and promises, and maintain their prayers.
2) It emphasizes the importance of khushoo (humility and tranquility) in prayer, and avoiding sins like fornication, homosexuality, and breaking promises or trusts.
3) The document concludes that believers who demonstrate these characteristics will inherit Paradise and dwell there forever.
This slide program explains significance of Lailatul Qadar in the light of Quran and Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (SAW). It explains its signs and how to search for it. It also explains things to do on this blessed night to get maximum rewards from Allah (SWT)
The document provides guidance on how to become a Muslim through the declaration of faith, or shahadah. It explains that to enter Islam, one only needs to utter the shahadah with sincerity: "I testify that there is no true god except Allah, and I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." The document then discusses the meanings contained in the two parts of the shahadah, including that there is no creator or master of the universe except Allah, and that no deity deserves to be worshipped except Allah alone.
This document provides a summary of supplications from the Quran and authentic hadith. It discusses the merit of making dua and the best times to do so, including the last third of the night, Friday afternoons, Laylat al-Qadr, and when making dua for other Muslims. It then provides examples of supplications for various occasions, such as during Ramadan, for travelers and parents, and for glorifying Allah and seeking his help.
Allah has 99 names that indicate his divine attributes. This document defines the meaning and provides evidence from the Quran or hadith for 15 of Allah's names:
1) Allah means the one God worthy of worship.
2) Rab means the creator and sustainer of all.
3) Ahad means the one without any partners.
4) Rahman and Raheem mean the most gracious and most merciful respectively.
5) Hayy means the ever-living who never dies.
What does “Islam” mean?
The word الإسلام [Islam] is an infinitive word derived from س ل م [silm] root in if‘al pattern and used as noun and infinitive. The word silm means “release/keeping away; and to be distant from fear, doubt, trouble, lack of peace, unhappiness, fight, war, pain, suffering, material and spiritual inconveniences, weakness and decaying, and all the negativities.” This word is also the root of salim, selam, teslim, Islam etc. The word’s “Islam” form means “strengthening” [removal from problems, worries, fear, unhappiness, fights, wars, and similar negative things]. Hence, the religion Islam means the “the religion that strengthens humans [entire range of principles that protects and secures people by putting a distance between them and problems, worries, war, weakness, spiritual illness, unhappiness, and similar things].”
Muhammad ibn Habeeb Al-Andaaree narrates things said by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal about the characteristics of a believer from Ahlus Sunnah wal-Jamaa’ah. These characteristics include believing that Allah is the only God worthy of worship, following the guidance of prophets, not doubting religious beliefs, and deferring judgment of others' sins to Allah. The believer also knows all things are decreed by Allah, hopes for reward but does not guarantee salvation, and accepts the precedence of the Prophet's companions like Abu Bakr.
This document provides a summary of Imaam 'Abdul-'Azeez bin 'Abdillaah bin Baaz's treatise titled "The Correct Belief and what Opposes It". The treatise outlines the pillars of correct Islamic belief, which are faith in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and divine pre-decree. It discusses each of these pillars in brief sections, providing Quranic verses and hadith to support them. The document aims to inform new Muslims about the fundamentals of Islamic belief in a concise manner.
Islam - A Brief Introduction to Islam according to the Noble Qur’an and SunnahIslamhouse.com
This is an important book offering a concise introduction to Islam. It illustrates its most essential pillars, teachings, and beauties drawn from its original sources, namely the Noble Qur’an and the Prophetic Sunnah. This book is addressed to all legally competent individuals, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, in all of their respective languages, in all times and everywhere regardless of the changing circumstances.
This document provides a summary of Islamic beliefs known as 'aqeedah according to the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah creed. It outlines the six main articles of faith: belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and divine decree. It then elaborates on belief in Allah, describing His lordship, divinity, names and attributes, and oneness. It affirms Allah's complete power and knowledge as described in verses of the Quran.
This document discusses the importance and benefits of reciting and learning Surah Al-Fatiha. It states that attending religious gatherings to seek knowledge is a sign that Allah loves his servants. The document then provides details on the different names of Surah Al-Fatiha and a hadith stating that reciting this surah divides the prayer between the servant and Allah, with the servant receiving what they asked for. It concludes by asking questions to test the reader's understanding.
Surah Muminoon (1-11) || ICAN - FORTNIGHTLY QURAN CIRCLE AT PERTHnabeelsahab
The document summarizes an agenda for an ICAN Quran circle discussion on Surah Al-Muminun verses 1-11. The discussion will include recitation and introduction, explaining the concept of "Falah" (success), identifying six essential qualities of believers mentioned, and a group activity on implementing the lessons personally. Key points from the verses include defining prayer, avoiding idle talk, guarding one's chastity, fulfilling trusts and pledges, being diligent in prayer, and inheriting paradise for believers. Methods of spiritual development and purification discussed include self-assessment, seeking good company, establishing good habits and removing bad ones.
This document provides an overview of Surah Al-Fatihah, including its various names, virtues, and rulings regarding its recitation in prayer. It discusses the different scholarly opinions on its revelation, composition, and translation of key terms in the first verse seeking refuge from Satan. The main points covered are:
- Surah Al-Fatihah has many names reflecting its significance as the opening of the Quran, the mother of the book, and the seven oft-repeated verses.
- It has great virtues like being uniquely revealed to Prophet Muhammad and answered by Allah when recited in prayer.
- Scholars debated if it is obligatory to recite in each prayer rakaah
Laylatul Qadr is a special night that occurs during the last ten nights of Ramadan. It is said to be better than one thousand months. On this night, the Quran was first revealed from heaven to Earth. Muslims strive to spend this night in prayer, seeking forgiveness for sins. Some signs of Laylatul Qadr include the night being calm, peaceful and bright like a clear night with a full moon.
The document provides an overview of the Aqeedah (creed) of at-Taifah al-Mansoorah regarding Tawheed (monotheism in Islam). It discusses Tawheed as having three divisions: 1) Tawheed ar-Rububiyah - the oneness of Allah in his lordship/creation. 2) Tawheed al-Ulouhiyah - the oneness of Allah in worship. 3) Tawheed al-Asmaa wal Sifaat - the oneness of Allah in his names and attributes. It emphasizes that true monotheism means dedicating all acts of worship solely to Allah without any partners or associations.
This document discusses the importance of seeking knowledge in Islam. It provides several quotes from the Quran and hadiths that emphasize the virtues of knowledge and encourage Muslims to seek it. The document outlines that seeking knowledge is obligatory for Muslims, and that Allah has promised high ranks and paradise for those who acquire it. It notes that the Prophet Muhammad stimulated his companions to seek knowledge and disseminate what they learned. Overall the document encourages Muslims to make seeking knowledge a priority in order to gain spiritual rewards.
This document provides information about Lailatul Qadr, the Night of Destiny that occurs during Ramadan. It discusses:
1) Lailatul Qadr is one of the last ten nights of Ramadan and is better than 1000 months of worship. 2) The most likely night is the 27th night, though the exact night is kept secret by Allah. 3) Lailatul Qadr was gifted to the Prophet's ummah due to his concern that they may not be able to gain as many rewards as past communities.
Surah Al-Fatiha is one of the most profound Surah's of the Quran. It is the opening Surah of the Quran; the Surah without which Salah is invalid.
This is a quick presentation that will detail all the gems that are hidden in this amazing Surah.
This document discusses the importance of sincerity in Islam. It begins by defining sincerity linguistically and technically according to Islamic scholars. Sincerity means purifying one's intentions and performing acts of worship solely for the sake of God. The document then cites numerous Quranic verses and hadith that obligate sincerity and emphasize its central role. It explains how sincerity is the foundation of deeds and what will be accounted for on the Day of Judgment. Purifying intentions is essential for all acts of worship to be valid, such as prayer, fasting, charity, and more.
This document provides an introduction to the science of hadith terminology (mustalah al-hadith). It defines mustalah al-hadith as the collection of principles used to determine the authenticity of narrations attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The introduction discusses the different types of narrations, including hadith, khabar, athar, and hadith qudsi. It also explains the classification of hadith based on their transmission, including mutawatir hadith which are narrated by such a large number of people that it would be impossible for them to agree on a lie. The document aims to establish the principles to distinguish authentic narrations from weak or fabricated ones
The document provides an overview of Surah Al-Fatiha, the opening chapter of the Quran. It discusses that the surah is a Makki revelation and one of the earliest revelations. It has various names including "The Opening", "The Mother of the Book", and "The Cure". The document outlines each line of the surah and provides commentary on its meaning and virtues, including hadith stating its importance in prayer. It emphasizes seeking refuge in Allah, being grateful and praising Him as the Creator and Sustainer of all worlds. The summary concludes with a hadith stating that Allah divides the rewards of the surah equally between Himself and the reciter.
This document discusses beliefs about angels in Islam. It covers their creation from light, their lack of gender or physical needs, and their wings. Key points include:
- Angels were created from light, jinn from fire, and humans from what has been described.
- Angels are neither male nor female, do not eat, drink, marry or have children.
- Some angels have two wings, some three, some four, and some have more. Jibril was seen with 600 wings.
- Belief in angels is an essential pillar of faith in Islam, as the Quran was revealed to Muhammad through Jibril. Rejecting angels means rejecting revelation.
The World of The Angels - Sheikh Abdul-Hamid Kishkfatrop
This document provides an overview of Islamic beliefs about angels. It discusses that belief in angels is an obligatory part of faith in Islam. It describes how angels were created from light. It notes some of the key attributes of angels like their immense size, wings, and beauty. It discusses different types of angels like Jibril, the Angel of Death, and guardian angels. The document also describes how angels worship and glorify God, their role in important events from Islamic history, and righteous actions that angels will pray for.
This document provides an overview of Islamic beliefs regarding angels. It discusses that belief in angels is an obligatory pillar of faith in Islam. Angels were created from light by God and have various forms and roles. They greatly outnumber humans and are immense in size. Angels worship God continuously, glorifying Him without rest. They carry out God's commands and assist prophets and believers. The document explores the different types of angels and their duties, drawing from Quranic verses and hadiths. It aims to fully explain the Islamic perspective on angels to readers.
This document discusses some common beliefs and moral values shared between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. It outlines that the three faiths share a belief in one God, Allah, who is the creator of all things. They also believe in prophets who have been sent with divine books to guide people, in the Day of Judgment when people will be held accountable for their deeds, and in virtues like modesty, justice, and trust in God. The document notes that while the faiths contain different rulings, they essentially offer the same belief and ethical model. It argues that identifying these shared foundations can help followers of the three religions to feel greater proximity to one another.
This document discusses Islamic monotheism and warns against shirk (associating partners with Allah). It summarizes the key messages of prophets including belief in one God and following His commandments. While the pre-Islamic Arabs acknowledged Allah as creator, they erred by worshipping idols and seeking intercession from the dead. The document cautions that certain modern Muslim practices like building shrines for saints resemble pre-Islamic shirk. It affirms that only Allah possesses knowledge of the unseen and that the dead cannot hear supplications or intercede, as this would associate divine attributes with other than Allah.
What does “Islam” mean?
The word الإسلام [Islam] is an infinitive word derived from س ل م [silm] root in if‘al pattern and used as noun and infinitive. The word silm means “release/keeping away; and to be distant from fear, doubt, trouble, lack of peace, unhappiness, fight, war, pain, suffering, material and spiritual inconveniences, weakness and decaying, and all the negativities.” This word is also the root of salim, selam, teslim, Islam etc. The word’s “Islam” form means “strengthening” [removal from problems, worries, fear, unhappiness, fights, wars, and similar negative things]. Hence, the religion Islam means the “the religion that strengthens humans [entire range of principles that protects and secures people by putting a distance between them and problems, worries, war, weakness, spiritual illness, unhappiness, and similar things].”
Muhammad ibn Habeeb Al-Andaaree narrates things said by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal about the characteristics of a believer from Ahlus Sunnah wal-Jamaa’ah. These characteristics include believing that Allah is the only God worthy of worship, following the guidance of prophets, not doubting religious beliefs, and deferring judgment of others' sins to Allah. The believer also knows all things are decreed by Allah, hopes for reward but does not guarantee salvation, and accepts the precedence of the Prophet's companions like Abu Bakr.
This document provides a summary of Imaam 'Abdul-'Azeez bin 'Abdillaah bin Baaz's treatise titled "The Correct Belief and what Opposes It". The treatise outlines the pillars of correct Islamic belief, which are faith in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and divine pre-decree. It discusses each of these pillars in brief sections, providing Quranic verses and hadith to support them. The document aims to inform new Muslims about the fundamentals of Islamic belief in a concise manner.
Islam - A Brief Introduction to Islam according to the Noble Qur’an and SunnahIslamhouse.com
This is an important book offering a concise introduction to Islam. It illustrates its most essential pillars, teachings, and beauties drawn from its original sources, namely the Noble Qur’an and the Prophetic Sunnah. This book is addressed to all legally competent individuals, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, in all of their respective languages, in all times and everywhere regardless of the changing circumstances.
This document provides a summary of Islamic beliefs known as 'aqeedah according to the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah creed. It outlines the six main articles of faith: belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and divine decree. It then elaborates on belief in Allah, describing His lordship, divinity, names and attributes, and oneness. It affirms Allah's complete power and knowledge as described in verses of the Quran.
This document discusses the importance and benefits of reciting and learning Surah Al-Fatiha. It states that attending religious gatherings to seek knowledge is a sign that Allah loves his servants. The document then provides details on the different names of Surah Al-Fatiha and a hadith stating that reciting this surah divides the prayer between the servant and Allah, with the servant receiving what they asked for. It concludes by asking questions to test the reader's understanding.
Surah Muminoon (1-11) || ICAN - FORTNIGHTLY QURAN CIRCLE AT PERTHnabeelsahab
The document summarizes an agenda for an ICAN Quran circle discussion on Surah Al-Muminun verses 1-11. The discussion will include recitation and introduction, explaining the concept of "Falah" (success), identifying six essential qualities of believers mentioned, and a group activity on implementing the lessons personally. Key points from the verses include defining prayer, avoiding idle talk, guarding one's chastity, fulfilling trusts and pledges, being diligent in prayer, and inheriting paradise for believers. Methods of spiritual development and purification discussed include self-assessment, seeking good company, establishing good habits and removing bad ones.
This document provides an overview of Surah Al-Fatihah, including its various names, virtues, and rulings regarding its recitation in prayer. It discusses the different scholarly opinions on its revelation, composition, and translation of key terms in the first verse seeking refuge from Satan. The main points covered are:
- Surah Al-Fatihah has many names reflecting its significance as the opening of the Quran, the mother of the book, and the seven oft-repeated verses.
- It has great virtues like being uniquely revealed to Prophet Muhammad and answered by Allah when recited in prayer.
- Scholars debated if it is obligatory to recite in each prayer rakaah
Laylatul Qadr is a special night that occurs during the last ten nights of Ramadan. It is said to be better than one thousand months. On this night, the Quran was first revealed from heaven to Earth. Muslims strive to spend this night in prayer, seeking forgiveness for sins. Some signs of Laylatul Qadr include the night being calm, peaceful and bright like a clear night with a full moon.
The document provides an overview of the Aqeedah (creed) of at-Taifah al-Mansoorah regarding Tawheed (monotheism in Islam). It discusses Tawheed as having three divisions: 1) Tawheed ar-Rububiyah - the oneness of Allah in his lordship/creation. 2) Tawheed al-Ulouhiyah - the oneness of Allah in worship. 3) Tawheed al-Asmaa wal Sifaat - the oneness of Allah in his names and attributes. It emphasizes that true monotheism means dedicating all acts of worship solely to Allah without any partners or associations.
This document discusses the importance of seeking knowledge in Islam. It provides several quotes from the Quran and hadiths that emphasize the virtues of knowledge and encourage Muslims to seek it. The document outlines that seeking knowledge is obligatory for Muslims, and that Allah has promised high ranks and paradise for those who acquire it. It notes that the Prophet Muhammad stimulated his companions to seek knowledge and disseminate what they learned. Overall the document encourages Muslims to make seeking knowledge a priority in order to gain spiritual rewards.
This document provides information about Lailatul Qadr, the Night of Destiny that occurs during Ramadan. It discusses:
1) Lailatul Qadr is one of the last ten nights of Ramadan and is better than 1000 months of worship. 2) The most likely night is the 27th night, though the exact night is kept secret by Allah. 3) Lailatul Qadr was gifted to the Prophet's ummah due to his concern that they may not be able to gain as many rewards as past communities.
Surah Al-Fatiha is one of the most profound Surah's of the Quran. It is the opening Surah of the Quran; the Surah without which Salah is invalid.
This is a quick presentation that will detail all the gems that are hidden in this amazing Surah.
This document discusses the importance of sincerity in Islam. It begins by defining sincerity linguistically and technically according to Islamic scholars. Sincerity means purifying one's intentions and performing acts of worship solely for the sake of God. The document then cites numerous Quranic verses and hadith that obligate sincerity and emphasize its central role. It explains how sincerity is the foundation of deeds and what will be accounted for on the Day of Judgment. Purifying intentions is essential for all acts of worship to be valid, such as prayer, fasting, charity, and more.
This document provides an introduction to the science of hadith terminology (mustalah al-hadith). It defines mustalah al-hadith as the collection of principles used to determine the authenticity of narrations attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The introduction discusses the different types of narrations, including hadith, khabar, athar, and hadith qudsi. It also explains the classification of hadith based on their transmission, including mutawatir hadith which are narrated by such a large number of people that it would be impossible for them to agree on a lie. The document aims to establish the principles to distinguish authentic narrations from weak or fabricated ones
The document provides an overview of Surah Al-Fatiha, the opening chapter of the Quran. It discusses that the surah is a Makki revelation and one of the earliest revelations. It has various names including "The Opening", "The Mother of the Book", and "The Cure". The document outlines each line of the surah and provides commentary on its meaning and virtues, including hadith stating its importance in prayer. It emphasizes seeking refuge in Allah, being grateful and praising Him as the Creator and Sustainer of all worlds. The summary concludes with a hadith stating that Allah divides the rewards of the surah equally between Himself and the reciter.
This document discusses beliefs about angels in Islam. It covers their creation from light, their lack of gender or physical needs, and their wings. Key points include:
- Angels were created from light, jinn from fire, and humans from what has been described.
- Angels are neither male nor female, do not eat, drink, marry or have children.
- Some angels have two wings, some three, some four, and some have more. Jibril was seen with 600 wings.
- Belief in angels is an essential pillar of faith in Islam, as the Quran was revealed to Muhammad through Jibril. Rejecting angels means rejecting revelation.
The World of The Angels - Sheikh Abdul-Hamid Kishkfatrop
This document provides an overview of Islamic beliefs about angels. It discusses that belief in angels is an obligatory part of faith in Islam. It describes how angels were created from light. It notes some of the key attributes of angels like their immense size, wings, and beauty. It discusses different types of angels like Jibril, the Angel of Death, and guardian angels. The document also describes how angels worship and glorify God, their role in important events from Islamic history, and righteous actions that angels will pray for.
This document provides an overview of Islamic beliefs regarding angels. It discusses that belief in angels is an obligatory pillar of faith in Islam. Angels were created from light by God and have various forms and roles. They greatly outnumber humans and are immense in size. Angels worship God continuously, glorifying Him without rest. They carry out God's commands and assist prophets and believers. The document explores the different types of angels and their duties, drawing from Quranic verses and hadiths. It aims to fully explain the Islamic perspective on angels to readers.
This document discusses some common beliefs and moral values shared between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. It outlines that the three faiths share a belief in one God, Allah, who is the creator of all things. They also believe in prophets who have been sent with divine books to guide people, in the Day of Judgment when people will be held accountable for their deeds, and in virtues like modesty, justice, and trust in God. The document notes that while the faiths contain different rulings, they essentially offer the same belief and ethical model. It argues that identifying these shared foundations can help followers of the three religions to feel greater proximity to one another.
This document discusses Islamic monotheism and warns against shirk (associating partners with Allah). It summarizes the key messages of prophets including belief in one God and following His commandments. While the pre-Islamic Arabs acknowledged Allah as creator, they erred by worshipping idols and seeking intercession from the dead. The document cautions that certain modern Muslim practices like building shrines for saints resemble pre-Islamic shirk. It affirms that only Allah possesses knowledge of the unseen and that the dead cannot hear supplications or intercede, as this would associate divine attributes with other than Allah.
The document provides an overview of key Islamic concepts including:
- What it means to be a Muslim is to submit one's will to Allah.
- The purpose of life is to worship Allah alone. Worship encompasses all internal and external actions done to please Allah.
- The five pillars of Islam are the foundation of faith and practice for Muslims: the shahadah (declaration of faith), salah (prayer), zakah (charity), sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).
The document provides an overview of some key Islamic concepts:
1) Iman (faith) in Islam involves firm conviction based on reason and knowledge, giving inner peace. The basic declaration of faith is "There is no god but Allah";
2) The seven main articles of faith are belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Day of Judgment, and divine destiny;
3) Tawheed, the oneness of Allah, involves believing Allah alone is the creator and deserves worship. It is the foundation of Islam.
The most beautiful names belong to allahNoor Al Islam
This document discusses the proper means of invoking and worshipping Allah alone. It begins by quoting verses from the Quran emphasizing the importance of worshipping Allah and avoiding shirk (polytheism). It then defines invocation as anything that brings one closer to Allah, such as obeying His commands. The document warns against directing acts of worship like prayers or sacrifices to anything other than Allah, explaining this is considered shirk. It argues circumambulating graves or praying to dead saints falls under this. The document stresses Allah has clearly defined in the Quran and hadith the legitimate ways to get closer to Him through good deeds, not human opinions or desires.
The most beautiful names belong to allahNoor Al Islam
This document discusses the proper means of invoking and worshipping Allah alone. It begins by quoting verses from the Quran emphasizing the importance of worshipping Allah and avoiding shirk (polytheism). It then defines invocation as anything that brings one closer to Allah, such as obeying his commands. The document warns against directing acts of worship like prayers or sacrifices to anything other than Allah. It argues that praying to saints, jinn, prophets or graves is a type of shirk. The document encourages following the teachings of the Quran and hadith on proper worship and avoiding innovations. It aims to clarify the correct understanding and practice of invoking Allah alone.
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The document discusses several key Islamic concepts related to death and the afterlife according to the Quran and hadiths. It describes that in Islam, death is a natural transition and all souls will taste death. It outlines what Muslims should do before, during, and after death, such as making dua for the deceased. It also discusses beliefs about the taking of the soul, questioning in the grave, and punishment or reward in the hereafter based on one's faith and actions.
This document provides a selection of supplications from the Quran and hadith. It begins with an introduction explaining the merit and importance of making supplications to Allah. It then provides some of the best times that supplications are more likely to be accepted, such as the last third of the night, Friday afternoons, the Night of Decree, and during the month of Ramadan. The document proceeds to include the full text or summary of several important supplications, such as those for trusting in Allah, thanking Allah, seeking protection from Satan, and asking Allah to bless Prophet Muhammad.
This document provides a summary of the Prophetic Commentary of the Qur'an by Sheikh Salman al-Oadah. It discusses the special qualities of the Qur'an, including that it has been perfectly preserved, is complete and comprehensive, and contains absolute truth. It also summarizes early Muslim efforts to interpret the Qur'an by the Companions like Ibn Abbas and Ibn Masud and their students, the Successors. Finally, it discusses the first written compilations of Qur'anic commentary.
The document contains several hadiths and passages from the Quran discussing important Islamic concepts like remembrance of Allah, saying prayers like "Subhan Allahi Wa bihamdihi", avoiding longing for death, Allah's patience, best deeds, intercession of Prophet Muhammad on judgement day, and more. It also provides explanations of key terms like Almighty God, five pillars of Islam, six pillars of Iman, and 99 names of Allah.
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This document discusses the distinction between the worship of Muslims and that of polytheists or those who innovate new religions. It states that the religion of Islam is to worship Allah alone without partners through following his commands as revealed to the prophets. While laws may change, the core principle of tawheed or monotheism remains the same. It asserts that only the religion revealed by Allah through his messengers is valid and it is forbidden to legislate or innovate new aspects of worship.
This document discusses the distinction between the worship of Muslims and polytheists. It states that Muslims worship only Allah alone without any partners, and they worship Him according to His commands as conveyed by the prophets. Every prophet called people to worship only Allah. The religion of Islam is to worship Allah alone at all times according to His commands. Though some laws differed for different prophets, such as the direction of prayer, the core religion of worshipping only Allah was the same. The document emphasizes that Islam is the one true religion for all of mankind.
The document discusses the division of Tawheed (Islamic monotheism) into different categories according to various Islamic scholars. It is divided into two types according to Ibn Hasan and Ibn al-Qayyim: Tawheed of knowledge and affirmation, and Tawheed of actions and intentions. It is divided into three categories according to Suhaymee: Tawheed of Lordship (ruboobiyyah), Tawheed of Divinity (uloohiyyah), and Tawheed of Allah's names and attributes. Each category is then defined in more detail. The document emphasizes that proper understanding of Tawheed encompasses affirming Allah's sole right to worship as
Allah is the one true God, the creator and sustainer of all things. He alone deserves to be worshipped. He has beautiful names and perfect attributes. He has power over all things in heaven and earth. Allah speaks when He wills and His knowledge encompasses all things.
The document defines Bid'ah as innovating new things in religion without precedence. It provides examples of Bid'ah from the Quran and hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The document states that religion was completed by God and the Prophet, so any innovations are misguidance. It discusses reasons for Bid'ah like ignorance, following desires over revelation, and imitating non-Muslims. The document emphasizes rejecting Bid'ah and clinging to the Quran and authentic sunnah.
This document contains questions and answers about Islamic beliefs from a book titled "Get Your Belief From The Qur-an And The Authentic Prophet Tradition" by Professor Muhammad Bin Jumail Zaynu. The questions cover topics such as the purpose of creation, forms of worship, monotheism, conditions for acceptance of deeds, types of shirk (polytheism), and seeking help from other than Allah. The answers are based on evidence from the Quran and hadiths to explain Islamic concepts and rulings in a concise manner.
This document contains questions and answers about Islamic beliefs from a book titled "Get Your Belief From The Qur-an And The Authentic Prophet Tradition" by Professor Muhammad Bin Jumail Zaynu. The questions cover topics such as the purpose of creation, forms of worship, monotheism, conditions for acceptance of deeds, types of shirk (polytheism), and seeking help from other than Allah. The answers are based on evidence from the Qur'an and hadith and emphasize that believers should only worship Allah alone according to his commands as conveyed by the Prophet Muhammad.
By Shaykh Ashraf Ali Thanvi (رحمه الله)
(مولانا اشرف علی تھانوی)
This book contains a collection of most famous Islamic Duas/Azkar
(دعاؤں اور اذکار کا ایک بہترین اور مقبول مجموعہ)
Title: Dealing with the Coronavirus
Author:Shaykh-ul-Hadith Hadrat Mawlana Muhammad Saleem Dhorat Hifzahullah
Publisher: Islamic Da'wah Academy
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The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
This message is for every Christian who is willing to search for the truth with a sincere desire, and a broad mind to provide him with answers to questions that would otherwise take him long time to find.
CONTENTS:
• Foreword
• The divine purpose
• Who deserves to be worshiped?
• The birth of Mary
• The birth of Jesus
• The infant speaks
• People's reaction
• Jesus' privileges and miracles
• The reaction of the Children of Israel
• What is more difficult and miraculous, the creation of Adam, or the birth of Jesus?
• Cross-Examination
• Important points to remember
• Check and compare
• The Last Supper
This document discusses the conflict between Islam and secularism. It argues that secularism is a contemporary manifestation of jahiliyyah (ignorance) and is fundamentally at odds with Islamic monotheism. Secularism restricts Islam to the mosque and seeks to govern society without Islamic law, which constitutes polytheism. The document outlines how secularism entered Muslim lands through the influence of hypocritical secularists, using Turkey as an example. It concludes that secularism has no place in Muslim societies due to Islam's all-encompassing nature and the historical compatibility of Islam with science.
نور الاقتباس في مشكاة وصية النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم لابن عباس
(ابن رجب الحنبلي)
Nurul Iqtibas fi Mishkat Wasiyyah Al-Nabi li Ibn 'Abbas
Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) Advice to Ibn Abbas (رضي الله عنه)
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The spiritual and wordly life of a Muslim is focused on Allah. Success in both entails knowing Allah, loving Him, trusting Him and worshipping Him alone. It requires the Muslim to learn his religion, discipline his soul and refine his conduct. The Muslim must have firm faith that everything that happens to him in this life is good for him, that his Lord would never decree anything that would be detrimental and, as such, he is required to be patient and steadfast in the face of adversity and grateful at times of ease.
In this treatise, the author, ibn Rajab sets out to explain the advice the Prophet (SAW) imparted to ibn Abbas (radiyAllahu’anhuma), ‘Safeguard Allah and He will safeguard you. Safeguard Allah and you will find Him in front of you. Know Allah in times of ease and He will know you in times of hardship. When you ask, ask Allah. When you seek aid, turn to Allah. The Pen has dried (after having written) all that will occur…’
It would not be an exaggeration to say that if a Muslim was to understand this hadith and follow it closely, he would be well on his way to fulfilling the goals highlighted above. It is for this reason that ibn al-Jawzi said, ‘I pondered this hadith and it struck me with awe; I was so astounded that I almost became light headed… The prevailing ignorance of this hadith and the lack of understanding thereof is truly distressing!’.
‘Abdu’l-Qadir al-Jilani said, ‘Every believer should make this hadith a mirror to his heart, his axiom, his shelter and his topic of conversation. He should act by it in all times of motion and stillness so that he can be saved in this world and in the Hereafter.’
Imam ibn Rajab al-Hanbali (d.795H) was a scholar praised extensively for his vast knowledge, ascetism and expertise in the Hanbali school of thought as well as in hadith and its related sciences. His writings, gatherings and sermons were full of blessings and he was loved by all. He has written numerous monographs explaining individual hadiths of which this one, a series of which is currently being published by Daar us-Sunnah Publishers.
The translator has added appendices which comprise further explanations to the hadith by Mulla Ali al-Qari, ibn ‘Allan, and ibn ‘Uthaymin
The document discusses downloading the Tajwidi Quran. It provides a resource for obtaining a digital copy of the Quran with Tajweed rules included to help with proper recitation. The document likely contains a link or instructions for accessing the Tajwidi Quran in an electronic format.
Introduction
Mantra Yoga is an exact science. "Mananat trayate iti mantrah- by the Manana (constant thinking or recollection) of which one is protected or is released from the round of births and deaths, is Mantra." That is called Mantra by the meditation (Manana) on which the Jiva or the individual soul attains freedom from sin, enjoyment in heaven and final liberation, and by the aid of which it attains in full the fourfold fruit (Chaturvarga), i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. A Mantra is so called because it is achieved by the mental process.
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This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
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Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
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The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
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Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
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The Book of Revelation, filled with symbolic and apocalyptic imagery, presents one of its most striking visions in Revelation 9:3-12—the locust army. Understanding the significance of this locust army provides insight into the broader themes of divine judgment, protection, and the ultimate triumph of God’s will as depicted in Revelation.
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In our interconnected world, lies weave through the fabric of society like hidden threads. We encounter them in politics, media, personal relationships, and even within ourselves. The prevalence of deception raises profound questions about truth, trust, and the human condition.
1. Introduction
All praise is due to Allah, and Allah's Peace and Blessings be
upon His Final Messenger, his pure family, his noble
Companions, and all those who follow them with righteousness
until the Day of Judgment.
To proceed:
In view of the fact that the true 'Aqidah, or creed, is the
foundation of Islam, I have decided on ' The Authentic Creed
and the Invalidators of Islam as a title for the present treatise.
It is evident from texts of the Noble Qur’aan and the Sunnah
that a person's words and deeds will not be accepted unless
they emanate from a true creed. If the creed is not authentic,
all words and deeds emanating there from are bound to be
rejected. The Qur'aan says:
2. "And whosoever disbelieves in Faith then, fruitless is
his work and in the Hereafter he will be among the
losers." (Soorah 5:5)
"And indeed it has already been revealed to you, as it
was to those before you, that if you join others with
Allah in worship, then surely all your deeds will be in
vain, and you will certainly be among the losers."
(Soorah 39:65)
The Verses to this effect are numberless.
The Qur’aan and the Prophetic traditions clearly state that the
true creed is to believe in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His
Messengers, the Last Day, and Al-Qadar (Divine Destiny), the
good of it and the bad of it. These six articles constitute the
basis of the true creed with which Allah sent His Book and with
which He sent His Messenger Muhammad !.
These articles also include all aspects of Al-Ghaib (Unseen
World), or in which a Muslim should believe. They also include
all that which Allah and His Messenger have informed us
thereof. The evidence of these articles come from many
Verses of the Qur’aan as well as Prophetic traditions. The
following are but a few examples. Allah says:
"It is not righteousness that you turn your faces
towards east or west; but it is righteousness to believe
in Allah and the Last Day, and the Angels, the Book and
the Messengers." (Soorah 2:177)
He also said:
"The Messenger believes in what has been revealed to
him from his Lord, as do the believers. Each one (of
them) believes in Allah, His Angels, His Books, and His
Messengers. (They say) 'We make no distinction
between one another of His Messengers.' And they say,
3. 'We hear and we obey. We seek Your forgiveness, our
Lord, and to You is the end of all journeys." (Soorah
2:285)
He further says:
"O you who believe! Believe in Allah and His Messenger,
and the Scripture which He sent to His Messenger (i.e.,
the Qur’aan) and the Scripture which He sent to those
before (him) any who disbelieves in Allah, His Angels,
His Books, His Messengers and the Last Day has indeed
gone far, far astray." (Soorah 4:136)
"Know you not that Allah knows all that is in the heaven
and on the earth? Verily, it is (all) in the Book (Al-Lauh
Al-Mahfāz), Verily, that is easy for Allah." (Soorah 22:70)
The authentic Prophetic traditions clearly stating these articles
are also innumerable. We cite the following tradition as an
example. Muslim reported in his Sahih on the authority of
'Umar bin Al-Khattāb that when Jibril asked the Prophet !
about Faith, he said:
"Iman or Faith, is to believe in Allah, His Angels, His
Books, His Messengers, the Last Day, and to believe in
Destiny, the good of it and the bad of it."
This tradition has also been reported by Al-Bukhāri on the
authority of Abu Hurairah. From these articles emanate all that
a Muslim should believe with regard to Allah's Right, the Day
of Judgment and all matters pertaining to the Unseen World.
4. Belief in Allah
Belief in Allah signifies that Allah is the true God Who Alone
deserves to be worshipped, as He is the Creator and the
Sustainer of all human beings. It also signifies that He is also
fully aware of their secret and open words and deeds and is
Able to reward the righteous and punish the disobedient. In
fact, Allah created mankind and the jinn for the sole reason to
worship Him Alone. As the Qur’aan says:
"And I (Allah) created not the jinn and mankind except
that they should worship Me (Alone). I seek not any
provision from them (i.e., provision for themselves or
for My creatures) nor do I ask that they should feed Me
(i.e., feed themselves or My creatures). Verily, Allah is
the All-Provider, Owner of Power, the Most Strong."
(Soorah 51 : 56-58)
And He said:
"O mankind! Worship your Lord, Who created you and
those who came before you that you may become
righteous. Who has made the earth a resting place for
you, and the sky as a canopy, and sent down rain from
the sky, and brought forth therewith fruits as provision
for you. Then do not set up rivals unto Allah (in
worship) while you know that He Alone has the right to
be worshipped." (Soorah 2:21,22)
Allah sent the Messengers and sent down the Books to clarify
this Truth, call to it and warn against all that which contradicts
it. The Qur’aan says:
"And verily, we have sent among every Ummah a
Messenger, (with the command), 'Worship Allah (Alone)
and avoid (or Keep away from) At-Taghut (i.e., all false
deities)." (Soorah 16:36)
5. "And We did not send any Messenger before you but we
revealed to them (saying): La Ilaha illa Ana (none has
the right to be worshipped but I, So worship Me."
(Soorah 21:25)
"(This is) a Book, the Verses whereof are perfected and
then explained in detail from One (Allah), Who is All-
Wise and Well-Acquainted (with all things): (Saying)
worship none but Allah. Verily, I (Muhammad) am unto
you from Him a warner and a bringer of glad tidings."
(Soorah 11:1,2)
The reality of 'worship' mentioned in the above-mentioned
Verses is to direct all one s acts to Allah Alone. These include,
amongst other things, supplications, fear and hope, prayers,
fasting, making sacrifices and taking vows. These should be
done in total submission to His Will, fearing His chastisement
and hoping for His Mercy as well as displaying love for Him.
Many Verses of the Qur'aan clearly state this Islamic
fundamental. The Qur’aan says:
"Verily, We have sent down the Book to you in truth: so
worship Allah (Alone), offering Him sincere devotion.
Surely, sincere devotion (worship) is due to Allah
Alone." (Soorah 39:2,3)
"And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but
Him." (Soorah 17:23)
“So, call upon Allah with sincere devotion, making your
worship pure for Him (Alone)” (Soorah 40:14)
Al-Bukhāri and Muslim also report on the authority of Mu’adh
who said, that the Prophet said:
6. “Allah’s right upon His slaves is that they should worship Him
Alone and not to associate anyone with Him in worship.”
Belief in Allah also necessitates the belief in all the apparent
obligations including the five pillars of Islam, namely the
declaration that none is worthy of worship except Allah and
that Muhammad ! is His Messenger, performing prayers,
paying Zakah, fasting during the month of Ramadān, and
performing pilgrimage to Ka’bah in Makkah, if one can afford
it.
The mast important of all these pillars is the declaration of
Faith, That none has the right to he worshipped except Allah.
This declaration requires offering sincere devotion to Allah
Alone. Anyone who is worshipped besides Allah is but vain
falsehood, as the Qur’aan says:
"That is because Allah is the Only True God, and those
besides Him whom they invoke are but vain falsehood."
(Soorah 22:62)
We have mentioned earlier that Allah created the jinn and
men to worship Him Alone and that He sent His Messengers
and sent down His Books to explain this fundamental to them.
Many Muslims nowadays have neglected this fundamental and
have thus fallen into ignorance and have, wittingly or
unwittingly, worshipped others besides Allah, hence violating
this right of worship, which is His prerogative.
This belief also necessitates the belief that Allah is the
Originator and Creator of the creation and that He Alone is the
Disposer of their affairs with His Total Will and Absolute
Knowledge. He is also the Master of the present world and the
Hereafter and the Lord of the worlds. There is no creator or
7. lord but He. He sent the Messengers and sent down the Books
to call them to that which will benefit them in this world and in
the Hereafter. The Qur’aan says:
"Allah is the Creator of all things, and He is the
Guardian and Disposer of all affairs." (39: 62)
"Indeed your Lord is Allah, Who created the heavens
and the earth in six days, then He rose over the Throne
(in the manner that suits His Majesty). He covers the
night with the day, seeking it rapidly, and (He created)
the sun, the moon, and the stars, (all) are subjected to
His Commandment. Surely, His is the creation and the
commandment. Blessed be Allah, the Lord of the
worlds." (Soorah 7:54)
Belief in Allah also necessitates the belief in His Beautiful
Names and Lofty Attributes that are clearly stated in the
Qur'aan and are authentically mentioned by His Prophet
Muhammad !. We should believe in all His Attributes without
changing them, completely ignoring them, twisting their
meanings, or claiming that they resemble human attributes.
Rather, we should believe in these Attributes and describe
Allah in a manner that suits His Majesty and Grandeur, for
none of His creatures resembles Him in any way.
The Qur’aan says:
"There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the All-
Hearer, the All-Seer." (Soorah 42: 11)
"Invent not similitudes for Allah. Truly, Allah knows and
you know not." (Soorah 16:74)
Such is the creed of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamā'ah, the
Companions of the Prophet and those who follow in their
footsteps. Imām Abu Al-Hasan Al-Ash'arI mentioned this creed
in his book 'A1-Maqālāt 'an Ashābil-Hadithi wa Ahlis-Sunnah. '
8. Other leading scholars have also mentioned this true creed in
their works.
Imam A1-Awza said:
"Az-ZuhrI and Makhul were inquired about the Verses which
talk about Allah' s Attributes and they replied, 'Leave them as
they are." That is, do not interpret them.
Al-Walid bin Muslim said:
"Mālik, A1-Awzā'i, Al-Laith bin Sa'd, and Sufyān Ath-Thawri,
may Allah have mercy upon them, were asked about the
narration concerning Allah's Attributes, and they all said to
believe in them all without interpreting their meanings."
Al-Awzā'i said:
"We used to say in the presence of At-Tābi'un, the successors
of the Prophet's Companions, that Allah is over His Throne,
and we believed in all the Prophetic traditions concerning
Allah's Attributes."
When Rabi'ah bin Abu 'Abdur-Rahmān, the teacher of Imām
Mālik, was asked about the Verse, "Allah rose over His
Throne." (Soorah 7:54), he replied:
"Allah's rising over the Throne is not to be denied, to imagine
the manner in which this is done is impossible, the Message is
from Allah, the Prophet conveyed this Message, and we have
to believe in it as it is."
When Imām Mālik himself was inquired about the manner in
which Allah rose over the Throne, he replied: "Allah's action of
rising over the Throne is known, the manner in which this was
done is not known, the belief in this matter is obligatory, and
inquiring about this manner is an innovation in religion, or
Bid'ah."
9. Then he addressed the inquirer thus, "You are but an evil
person." Then he asked people around him to send him out.
Umm Salamah, the Prophet's wife, is reported to have made
the same statement.
Imām Abu 'Abdur-Rahman 'Abdullāh bin Al-Mubārak said in
this connection:
"We know that our Lord, Glorious is He, is over His Throne and
over His heavens, distinct from His creation."
The religious scholars have written so much on this subject
that it is impossible to quote them all in this treatise. Whoever
is interested to find out more about this subject can refer to
works written by scholars of Sunnah in this regard. These
include, among other things, 'Abdullāh bin Imām Ahmad's As-
Sunnah, Muhammad bin Khuzaimah's At-TawhId, Abul Qāsim
At-Tabari's As-Sunnah. One can also refer to Imām Ibn
Taimiyyah's reply to the people of Hamāt, Syria, in which he
delineated the belief of Ahius-Sunnah. He also included in this
reply the statements of Ahlus-Sunnah as well as logical and
textual evidence from the Qur’aan and the Sunnah supporting
their position and exposing their opponents' opinions. He also
dealt with the subject in his treatise known as Ar-Risalatu At-
Tadmiriyyah in which he cited the belief of Ahlus-Sunnah along
with logical and textual evidence from the Qur'aan and the
Sunnah, leaving no room for argument for the objective
seekers of Truth.
Whoever adopts other than the position of Ahius-Sunnah as to
the issue of Allah's Names and Attributes will certainly
contravene massive logical and textual evidence from the
Qur’aan and the Sunnah.
Ahlus-Sunnah have confirmed all the Names and Attributes
that Allah confirmed for Himself either in the Qur'aan or
through the authentic traditions of the Prophet !, without
changing them completely, twisting their meaning, ignoring
10. them or likening them to those of His creatures. They have
taken into account all possible proofs and have thus avoided
falling into obvious contradictions. It is Allah's Plan to make
the argument of those objective and sincere seekers of the
Truth supreme:
"Nay, We hurl the Truth against falsehood, and it
destroys it, and behold, falsehood is vanished." (Soorah
21:18)
"And no question do they bring to you but We reveal to
you the Truth and the best explanation (thereof)."
(Soorah 25:33)
Commenting on the Verse:
"Indeed your Lord is Allah, Who created the heavens
and the earth in six days, then He rose over the Throne
(in a manner that suits His Majesty)." (Soorah 7:54)
The renowned exegete of the Qur’aan, or Mufassir, Al-Hafiz
Ibn KathIr said:
"People in this regard adopt far too many different opinions,
which are not possible to cite here. However, we adopt in this
regard the position of (the righteous predecessors), As-Salaf-
us-Salih, past and present, such as Mālik, Al-Awzā'i, Ath-
Thawri, Al-Laith bin Sa'd, Ash-Shāfi'i, Ahmad and Ishāq bin
Rāhwaih. They all believed in Allah's Attributes without
twisting their meanings, ignoring them completely, or likening
them to those of His creatures."
And whatever image comes to our minds about Allah should
be rejected, for "there is nothing like unto Him, and He is
the All-Hearer, the All-Seer." (Soorah 42:11)
Nu'aim Al-Khuzā'i, the teacher of Imām A1-Bukhāri, said:
11. Whoever likens Allah to His creatures is a disbeliever, and
whoever denies the Attributes that Allah ascribes to Himself is
a disbeliever. It is impossible to liken Allah to any of His
Creatures. Guided are those who confirm to Allah the
Attributes, in a manner suiting His Majesty, mentioned in the
clear Qur’aanic Verses and authentic Prophetic traditions and
rejects all blemishes as to Allah's Attributes."
12. Belief in the Angels
A Muslim should believe in all Allah's angels, whom He created
to worship Him and whom He describes as "honored slaves."
(Soorah 21 :26) and that:
"He knows what is before them, and what is behind
them, and they cannot intercede except for him with
whom He is pleased. And they stand in awe for fear of
Him." (Soorah 21:28)
The angels fall into different categories and they are assigned
different duties. There are, amongst others, those who bear
the Throne of Allāh (Soorah 40:7), those who guard Paradise
and Hell, and those who record the slave's deeds, to mention
but a few.
A Muslim should believe in those whom Allah named such as
Jibril (Gabriel), Mikā'il, Mālik the Guardian of Hell-fire, and
Isrāfil, who is in charge of blowing in the Trumpet.
'Aishah reported that the Prophet said: "The angels were
created from light, the jinn were created from a smokeless
flame of fire, and Adam was created from what has been
described to you." (Muslim)
13. Belief in the Books
A Muslim should believe that Allah had sent down Books upon
His Prophets and Messengers to clarify His Right and to call to
it, as the Qur’aan says:
"Indeed We have sent Messengers with clear proofs,
and revealed with them the Scripture and the Balance
(Justice) that mankind may keep up justice." (Soorah
57:25)
"Mankind were one community and Allah sent Prophets
with glad tidings and warnings, and with them He sent
the Scripture in truth to judge between people in
matters wherein they differed." (Soorah 2:2 13)
A Muslim should also believe in the Revealed Books that Allah
named, such as the Torah, the Gospel, the Psalms, and the
Qur’aan. The Glorious Qur’aan is the final and the best of all
these Books. It confirms the Scriptures that came before it
and is a witness over it, testifying the truth and falsifying the
falsehood therein. All Muslims should follow its commands,
shun its prohibitions and refer to its rulings to settle their
differences. They should also follow the authentic Sunnah of
the Prophet ! because Allah sent Muhammad ! to both the
jinn and mankind and sent down the Noble Qur’aan to judge
between them. He also made it a healing for the diseases,
such as hypocrisy, ignorance and doubt, an exposition of
everything, and a guidance and mercy for those who believe.
The Qur’aan says:
"And this is a Book (i.e., the Qur’aan) which We have
sent down as a blessing, so follow it and fear Allah, that
you may receive mercy." (Soorah 6: 155)
14. "And We have sent down to you the Book (i.e., the
Qur’aan) as an exposition of everything, a guidance, a
mercy, and glad tidings to Muslims." (Soorah 16:89)
"Say (O Muhammad): 'O mankind! I am sent to you all
as the Messenger of Allah, to Whom belongs the
dominion of the heavens and the earth there is no God
worthy of worship but He; it is He Who gives life and
causes death. So believe in Allah and His Messenger,
the Prophet who can neither read nor write (i.e.,
Muhammad !), who believes in Allah and His Words:
follow him that you may be guided." (Soorah 7:158)
The Qur’aanic Verses to this effect are many.
15. Belief in the Messengers
A Muslim should believe in all Allah's Messengers without
exception. He must believe that Allah sent mankind
Messengers from amongst them as warners, bearers of glad
tidings, and callers to the Truth. Whoever follows them will
certainly attain bliss and happiness, and whoever disobeys
them will be doomed and disgraced. Muhammad ! was the
best of all these Messengers. Allah says:
"And assuredly We have sent amongst every people a
Messenger (proclaiming), ' Worship Allah (Alone) and
avoid the worship of Taghut (false deities)." (Soorah
16:36)
"Messengers who gave good news as well as warning in
order that mankind should have no plea against Allah
after the Messengers." (Soorah 4:165)
"Muhammad is not the father of any man among you,
but he is the Messenger of Allāh and the last of the
Prophets." (Soorah 33:40)
A Muslim should also believe in those Prophets and
Messengers that Allah or His Messenger was authentically
reported to have named, such as Nüh, Hud, Sālih, and Ibrāhim
– alaihum as-salaam
16. Belief in the Last Day
Belief in the Last Day includes the belief in all that which will
happen after death and about which Allah and his Messenger
! informed us. This includes the trial in the grave, the torment
or the bliss therein. This also includes the belief in all that will
be witnessed on the Day of Judgment, such as the Bridge set
over the Hell-fire, The Balance, Reckoning, Reward and
Punishment, the giving of the records, which the successful
believers will be given in their right hand while the wretched
disbelievers will be given in their left hand behind their back.
This also includes the belief in the River that will be given to
Prophet Muhammad !, belief in Paradise and Hell-fire, belief in
the believers' looking at their Lord and His talking to them. A
Muslim should believe in all these facts and others that are
clearly mentioned in the Qur’aan and authentically reported to
have been said by the Prophet.
17. Belief in the Divine Destiny
Belief in the Qadar (Divine Destiny) comprises four things:
First, the belief that Allah knows what has been and what will
be; He is Aware of everything concerning His slaves, knows
their provision and sustenance, their appointed terms on
earth, their deeds, and everything else relating to them.
Nothing is hidden from Him. The Qur’aan says:
"Verily, Allah is the All-Knower of everything." (58:7)
"That you may know that Allah has power over all
things, and that Allah comprehends all things in (His)
Knowledge." (Soorah 65:12)
Second, the belief that He keeps all that He decrees in a Clear
Book, or Al-Lauh-Al-Mahfuz, as the Qur’aan says:
"We know that which the earth takes of them (their
dead bodies), and with Us is a Book preserved (i.e., the
Book of Decrees)." (Soorah 50:4)
"And all things We have recorded in a Clear Book."
(Soorah 36:12)
He further says:
"Know you not that Allah knows all that is in heaven
and on earth? Indeed, it is all in a Book (Al-Lauh-Al-
Mahfuz), and that is easy for Allah." (Soorah 22:70)
Third, the belief that His Will is absolute and powerful and that
whatever He decrees will be, and whatever He does not decree
will never come to pass:
"Verily, Allah does what He wills." (Soorah 22:18)
18. "Verily, when He intends a thing, His Command is, 'Be',
and it is." (Soorah 36:82)
"And you will not will except as Allah Wills, the Lord of
the worlds." (81:29)
Fourth, the belief that He is the Sole Creator of all things, as
the Qur’aan says:
"Allah is the Creator of all things, and He is the
Guardian and Disposer of all affairs." (39:62)
"O mankind! Remember the Grace of Allah Upon you! Is
there a creator other than Allah who provides for you
from the sky and the earth? There is no God worthy of
worship except He. How then are you turning away
(from Him)?" (Soorah 35:3)
Belief in the Divine Destiny, therefore, comprises all these four
categories. This is the position of Ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jamā'ah.
Only those who yield to innovations in religion deny some of
these categories.
The belief in Allah also includes the belief that Faith comprises
both words and deeds, that this Faith increases with acts of
obedience and decreases as a result of committing acts of
disobedience, and that it is not permissible to accuse a Muslim
of disbelief, or Kufr, as a result of committing acts of
disobedience and major sins, such as adultery, stealing, usury,
drinking alcohol, and disobedience to parents, as long as he or
she does not regard these sins permissible. The Qur’aan says:
"Verily, Allah forgives not that partners should be set up
with Him in worship, but He forgives anything else, to
whom He pleases." (4:116)
19. Authentic Prophetic traditions also state that Allah will
ultimately take out of Hell-fire whoever has an atom's weight
of Faith.
Belief in Allah also necessitates love for His sake, hate for His
sake, and making friends and enemies for His sake. A true
believer loves the believers and takes them for friends, and
shows hate towards the disbelievers and does not take them
for friends. The best of the believers one should love are the
Companions of the Prophet !. Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah love
them and believe that they are the best of mankind after the
Prophets, as the Prophet said in the well-known authentic
tradition:
"The best of generations are my generation, then those
who follow them, then those who follow them."
They also believe that the best of them are in the following
order: Abu Bakr, then 'Umar bin Al-Khattāb, then 'Uthmān bin
'Affān, then 'Ali bin Abi Tālib. Then there are those
Companions who were given the glad tidings of entering
Paradise, then the rest of the Companions. They keep their
tongue in check regarding the arguments that arose amongst
them and believe that they did their best to do only that which
they believed was right. Whoever was right in his judgment
would get a double reward, and whoever was wrong in his
judgment would get one reward. They also love the believing
members of the family of the Prophet and his wives the
Mothers of the Believers.
They free themselves from the position the Sheite Sect holds
in this regard. They (the Sheites) hate the Prophet's
Companions, blaspheme them, and place the Prophet's family
members in a position higher than that Allah chose for them.
They also declare themselves free from the position held by
An-Nawāsib who harm the Prophet's family members in word
and deed.
20. What we have mentioned in this brief treatise on the true
creed with which Allah sent His Messenger ! represents the
belief of the Saved Sect, that of Ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jamā 'ah,
about which the Prophet said:
"A group of my followers will continue to be given
victory while holding on to the Truth, no harm will be
done to them by those who forsake them until Allah's
Command comes to pass."
He also said:
"The Jews were divided into seventy-one sects, the Christians
were divided into seventy-two sects, and my followers will be
divided into seventy-three sects which will all be (punished) in
Hell-fire with the exception of one."
When the Companions asked him to identify it, he replied:
"Those who are upon that which my Companions and I
follow."
Indeed, this is the authentic creed one should follow.
Those who contradict and deviate from this belief fall into
many categories. They include, among others, those who
worship idols, angels, saints, the jinn, trees, and stones.
These people have not followed the call of Allah's Messengers;
rather they stubbornly rejected their call. This is exactly what
the Quraish and some other Arab tribes did when Prophet
Muhammad ! came with the Truth from His Lord. They used
to beseech their false gods to fulfill their needs, heal their sick,
and grant them victory over their enemy. They would also
offer sacrifices to them and make vows in their names. When
the Prophet ! disapproved of their foolish beliefs and called
them to worship Allah Alone and not to associate any partner
with Him in worship, they replied:
21. "Has he made the gods (all) into one God? Truly this is
a strange thing!" (Soorah 38:5)
The Prophet did not yield to despair. He continued calling them
to worship Allah Alone, warning them against associating
others with Him in worship, and explaining to them the reality
of Islam. His efforts eventually paid off when they entered
Allah's religion in crowds. Islam then reigned supreme and
prevailed over all religions due to the huge efforts made by
the Prophet, his Companions, and those who followed them in
righteousness. The situation changed again after ignorance
dominated and an overwhelming majority of people reverted
to their foolish, ignorant practices, including the commission of
all forms of Shirk. This phenomenon is increasingly spreading
in our present-day society because of ignorance.
The argument these people put forward is not different from
that of their predecessors, namely:
"These are our intercessors with Allah." (Soorah 10:18)
And:
"We only worship them in order that they may bring us
closer to Allah." (39:3)
Allah refuted this false claim and made it clear to them that
worshipping any other person or thing other than Allah is
blatant Shirk and disbelief. The Qur’aan says:
"They worship, besides Allah, what can hurt them not
nor profit them, and they say: 'These are our
intercessors with Allah." (Soorah 10:18)
Allah refuted this claim in the same Verse thus:
22. "Say: 'Do you indeed inform Allah of something He
knows not, in the heavens or on earth? Glory be to Him!
And far is He above the partners they ascribe to Him!”
(Soorah 10:18)
These Verses clearly indicate that worshipping Prophets, saints
and others besides Him is a major form of Shirk, which is an
unpardonable sin. Only those who commit it have invented
this name. The Qur’aan says:
"We only worship them in order that they may bring us
closer to Allah." (Soorah 39:3)
Allah refuted their false claim thus:
"Truly Allah will judge between them in that wherein
they differ. But Allah guides not him who is a liar and a
disbeliever." (Soorah 39:3)
In this Verse, therefore, Allah makes it crystal clear that the
worship they offer to other than Him, whether in the form of
invocation, hope, fear or otherwise, is blatant disbelief. He
also calls them liars when they claim that their false gods
bring them closer to Allah.
There are a number of ideologies and philosophies in our
present time which contradict this true belief in every detail.
The followers of these ideologies and philosophies, which were
invented, by Marx, Lenin and others who call to atheism and
disbelief, give their beliefs different names, such as socialism,
communism, and Ba'thism. These people are in essence
disbelievers, because they do not believe in the Last Day,
Paradise and Hell. They also reject all religions because they
claim that there is no god and that life is only matter. Those
who follow these ideologies and philosophies will certainly bear
the worst of consequences both in this life and in the
Hereafter.
23. Other beliefs, which contradict the true belief, include Al-
Bātinyyah and Sufism whose followers believe that their so-
called saints are Allah's partners in His rule and disposition of
the world's affairs. They give them such names as Aqtab,
Awtād, and Aghwath. Indeed, this is the worst form of Shirk
with relation to Allah's Lordship; it is even far worse than the
form of Shirk which was prevalent in Pre-Islamic Arabia, for
the Arabs at that time joined partners with Allah only in
worship not in His Lordship. As the Qur’aan says:
"And when they embark on a ship, they invoke Allah,
making their Faith pure for Him only: but when He
brings them safely to land, behold, they give a share of
their worship to others.” (Soorah 29:65)
"If you ask them who created them, they will certainly
say, 'Allah." (Soorah 43:87)
"Say: 'Who provides for you from the sky and from the
earth? Or who has power over hearing and sight? And
who brings out the living from the dead and the dead
from the living? And who rules and regulates all
affairs?' They will certainly say, 'Allah.' Say: 'Will you
not then show piety (to Him)?" (Soorah 10:31)
Those who commit Shirk these days are worse than their
predecessors in that some of them join partners with Allah in
Lordship and that they commit Shirk in both times of ease and
hardship. This is quite obvious from their practices at the
shrines of Al-Hussein, Al-Badawi and others in Egypt, the
shrine of Al-Eidarous in Aden, the shrine of Al-Hādi in Yemen,
the shrine of Ibn 'Arabi in Syria, the shrine of 'Abdul-Qadir Al-
Jilani in Iraq, and other well-known shrines across the Muslim
World. To make matters worse, there are only a few people
who take great pains to remind these ignorant people of the
reality of TawhId with which Allah sent His Messenger. We
24. pray to Allah Almighty to guide them to the Truth and to help
Muslim leaders combat and uproot this phenomenon.
Of the beliefs that contradict the true belief with regard to
Allah's Names and Attributes are the beliefs held by Al-
Jahmiyah and Al-Mu'tazilah sects and their likes. These sects
completely ignore Allah's Lofty, Perfect Attributes as though
He is non-existent or an inanimate being! Far is He above
what they say about Him!
Al-Ashā'irah is another sect that deny some of the Attributes
while confirming others, thus contradicting clear logical as well
as textual evidence from the Qur’aan and authentic Prophetic
traditions.
The correct and true belief is that of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-
Jama'ah who confirm all the Names and Attributes that Allah
has confirmed for Himself in the Qur'aan or through His
Prophet. They set Him far above His creation, as there is no
one who bears resemblance to Him in anything. They refer to
all proofs in the Qur'aan and the Sunnah without twisting the
meaning thereof in the least. In this way they avoided
confusion into which others have fallen. This belief is the way
to salvation and bliss in this life and in the Hereafter. It is the
Straight Path, which was followed by the pious predecessors
and their leaders. The condition of the present-day Muslims
will not be rectified except by following the same path of the
predecessors who held tight to Allah's Book and the Sunnah of
His Messenger and shunned all that contradict them.
25. The Invalidators of Islam
You should know, dear Muslim brother, that Allah made it
obligatory upon all His slaves to enter Islam and hold on to it,
and warned them against following other than Islam. He also
sent His Prophet Muhammad to call mankind to it. Allah has
informed us in the Qur’aan that guided are those who follow
the teachings of Islam, and misguided are those who reject
them. He warned us in many Verses against the causes of
apostasy and all forms of Shirk and disbelief Religious scholars
have mentioned that there are a number of invalidators that
are bound to take one out of the fold of Islam. For the sake of
attaining salvation in the Hereafter, I have briefly cited in the
following pages, with some explanation, the ten most critical
of these invalidators so that you will avoid them and make
others aware of them.
1 . To associate others with Allah in worship.
The Qur’aan says:
"Allah forgives not (the sin of) setting up partners with
Him in worship, but He forgives whom He pleases other
sins than this." (Soorah 4: 1 16)
"Whoever sets up partners with Allah in worship, Allah
will forbid him Paradise, and the Fire will be his abode.
For the wrongdoers there are no helpers." (Soorah 5:72)
Forms of worship include calling upon the dead, seeking their
assistance, offering sacrifices to them, and taking vows in
their names.
2. To set up intermediaries between oneself and Allah, seeking
their intercession and putting absolute trust in them. Those
who do so are unanimously considered disbelievers.
26. 3. Not to accuse polytheists and those who commit Shirk or
disbelief, to be in doubt as to their being disbelievers, or to
approve of their beliefs.
4. To believe that the Prophet's guidance is not complete or
perfect or that other people's ruling and judgment is better
than his. Those who prefer the rule of false gods are blatant
5 . Those who hate anything that the Prophet came with are
also disbelievers even if they act upon them. The Qur’aan
says:
"That is because they hate that which Allah sent down,
so He has made their deeds fruitless." (Soorah 47:9)
6. Those who ridicule anything that Islam came with, such as
punishment and reward in the Hereafter, are disbelievers. The
Qur’aan says:
"Say: 'Was it at Allah, and His Signs, and His Messenger,
that you were mocking? Make no excuse; you have
rejected Faith after you had accepted it." (9:65,66)
7. Magic in all its forms, including turning someone away from
somebody that he or she loves, and making someone love
someone or something he or she does not normally like.
Whoever practices magic or approves of it is a disbeliever, as
evidenced by the Qur’aanic Verse that says:
"But neither of these (two angels) taught anyone (such
things) without saying, We are only for trial, so
disbelieve not (by learning this magic from us)." (Soorah
2:102)
8. To take the disbelievers for friends, give them support and
assistance against the Muslims is an act of disbelief. The
Qur’aan says:
27. "And he amongst you that turns to them (for friendship)
is of them. Verily Allah guides not a people unjust."
(Soorah 5:51)
9. Those who believe that it is in their power or authority to
forsake the law of Islam are disbelievers. The Qur’aan says:
"And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will
never be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he will
be one of the losers." (Soorah 3:85)
10. To turn away from Islam and to stubbornly refuse to learn
its teachings or act upon them. The Qur’aan says:
"And who does more wrong than he who is reminded of
the Signs of his Lord, then he turns away there from?
Verily from those who transgress We shall exact (due)
retribution." (Soorah 32:22)
In all of these invalidators, there is no difference between one
who does them jokingly, seriously, or in fear, except for one
who is compelled against his will. All of these matters are most
dangerous and most of them are occurring (amongst the
Muslims). Therefore, it is necessary for the Muslim to beware
of them and fear for himself concerning them.
The fourth point mentioned above also includes those who
believe that man-made laws are better than the Islamic Law,
that the Islamic Law is not suitable to be implemented in the
present century, that Islam is the reason behind Muslims'
backwardness in some spheres of life, or that it is not
applicable in other spheres of life apart from regulating one' s
life with one's Lord. This point also includes those who believe
that cutting off the thief's hand is a backward law that should
not be implemented in the present-day society. It also
includes those who believe that it is permissible to dispense
with the Islamic Law in matters relating to the social life and
28. the boundary limits for the lawful and the unlawful even if
they do not believe that other laws are not better than the
Islamic Law. For this means that they have made lawful what
Allah had already made unlawful. Whoever makes lawful what
Allah has declared unlawful, things that are known in religion
by necessity such as adultery, drinking alcohol, usury and
ruling with other than Allah's Law, is a disbeliever with the
unanimous agreement of all Muslim scholars.
We seek Allah's refuge from His painful chastisement as well
as from those things that cause His wrath. Allah's Peace and
Blessing be upon His Messenger, his pure family and noble
Companions.