Shahadah


Aqidah linguistically is derived from the term aqada. In Arabic, one states, "Aqada the rope" when the rope is tied firmly. And, "Aqada the sale" or "He settled the sale" when the person ratifies and contracts a sale or agreement. And Allah says in the Quran, "And as for those whom your right hands have made a covenant (Ar., aqadat)" [Surah an-Nisa (24):33]. And Allah also says, "But He will take you to task for the oaths which you swear in earnest (Ar., aqadtum) [Surah al-Ma'idah (5):89] which means asserted and adhered to, as proven in the verse, "And break not oaths after the assertion of them" [Surah an-Nahl (16):91]. If one says, "Aqadtu such and such," it means his heart is firm upon such and such. Therefore, Aqidah or I'tiqad according to the scholars of Islam is: The firm creed that one's heart is fixed upon without any wavering or doubt. It excludes any supposition, doubt or suspicion...


Kitab At-Tawheed



Written by the famous scholar this is an English translation of his book Kitab At-Tauhid. It is one of the best and most authenticated books on the subject of Tauhid



Sharh Aqeedat-il-Wasitiyah



The eminent scholar of Islam, Sheikh-ul-Islam Imam Ibn Taimiyah, discusses the real & original faith of Islam according to the Qur'an & Sunnah. It deals with the perfect and undefiled Islamic Faith and Creed of the As-Salaf-As-Salih (Pious Predecessors) particularly in regards to Allah's names and attributes, with solid arguments in brief words and terminologies. The book is highly appreciated by the scholars for its brevity as well as comprehensiveness; and for its contents produced in line with the Qur'an and Sunnah in an appealing and manifest.



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