Linguistically 'aqîdah is derived from the verb aqada meaning to firmly bind and knot. Whatsoever settles in the heart in a firm and definitive manner is said to be that person's 'aqîdah. In the technical sense it refers to the definitive faith and certain ruling that is not open to any doubt. It is called aqeedah because the person binds his heart upon it.

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Arrogance, Imân and Jannah

The Creed of Ahl-us-Sunnah wal-Jamâ'ah concerning the Sahâbah by 'Abdul-Muhsin Al-'Abbâd - The attitude of the believer to the Prophet's Companions

The Rights of the Prophet (peace be upon him) by `Abd al-`Azîz bin Muhammad Al `Abd al-Latîf - How we should honour the Noble Final Messenger of Allah (saws)

Kitâb At-Tawhîd from Sahîh al-Bukhârî #4 by Muhammad bin Ismâ‘îl al-Bukhârî - A totally re-translated version of the first few chapters of this famous collection of ahâdîth, the fourth part in a series...

Islaamic Belief - 'Aqeedatut-Tahaawiyyah by Abû Ja'far at-Tahâwî - Famous Book summerising Muslim Belief based on Qur'an and Sunnah by a 3rd Century Scholar.

Some Causes that Lead to Apostasy from the Religion of Islaam by 'Alî ibn Mehdî ibn Mutlak al-Timîmî - Acts of Shirk and Kufr Summerised

From the Rights of Tawheed by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah - ...he sees every [good] that becomes easy for him to perform to be as a result of His Lords' Generosity and Beneficence. He sees everything that he dislikes being a result of his sins and His Lords' justice...

A Great Principle by Ibn Taymiyyah - Concerning the Difference Between the Worship of the People of Islaam and Faith and the People of Shirk and Hypocrisy

Sincerity Towards Allah by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah - Every action that is not performed for His sake then it is wasted and severed. Every heart that does not reach Him is wretched, veiled from achieving its success and happiness....

The Reality of Tawheed by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah - In this lies a great secret from the secrets of Tawheed. This is that the heart cannot become firm, it cannot find satisfaction and it cannot find tranquillity except by reaching out to Him....

Ruling by Other than the Law of Allaah. by Muhammad ibn Sâlih al-'Uthaymîn - The importance of ruling by Shariah. Taken from 'al-Qawl al-Mufeed `alaa Kitaab at-Tawheed' [2/263-269]

The Importance of Ruling by What Allaah has Revealed by Sâlih ibn Fawzân al-Fawzân - The following is taken from the book "Kitaab ut-Tawheed" The Book of Tawheed. Chapters on 'Ruling by other than what Allaah revealed' and 'Claiming the Right of Legislation, Legalization and Illegalization'

The Islaamic concept of Walaa' and Baraa' - As regards allegience, it is manfesting sincere love and help for Allaah, and for His Prophets, and for the Believers. Whereas enmity is manifesting enmity and dissociation from falsehood and its people. And these matters are actually from the most fundamental issues of faith

Allaah's Rising Over His Throne - al-Istawaa 'ala al-'Arsh - As opposed to the widespread lie that 'Allaah is everywhere in His dhaat (ie Self)'

An Understanding of Politics in Islaam by 'Alî al-Halabî - As-Siyaasah. Taken from 'The Awakening' Issue 4.

Concerning Those Who Do Not Rule by what Allaah has Revealed by Muhammad Nâsir ad-Dîn al-Albânî - From Silsilah as-Saheehah (vol 6. no.2552)

The Explanation of the Beautiful and Perfect Names of Allaah. by 'Abdur-Rahmân ibn Nâsir as-Sa'dî - [Taken from Tayseer al-Kareem ar-Rahmaan, Abdur-Rahmaan Naasir as-Sa`dee’s Tafseer] [All Qur`aanic verses after the text have been added by the translator and are quoted to show examples of the Name being used in the Qur`aan]

The Obligation to Differentiate the Awliya of Allah from the Awliya of Shaytaan by Ibn Taymiyyah - An Explanation of those who are from each category.

The Book of Eemaan by Abû Ubaid al-Qâsim bin Salâm al-Baghdâdî - on the increasing and decreasing of eemaan - Abu Ubaid al-Qaasim bin Sallaam

General Principles Regarding Allaah's Attributes - As understood by the Salaf by 'Alawee ibn 'Abdul-Qaadir as-Saqqaaf

Advising the Ruler - Taken from the footnotes of ‘The Creed of the Imaam of Hadeeth al-Bukhari & of the Great Scholars from whom he narrated’ (pp.37-8) Being translated from Al-Ma’loom min Waajib il-’Ilaaqah bain al-Haakim wal-Mahkoom (pp.22-3) by Amjad Rafiq and Aboo Talha

Alliance and Enmity by Muhammad ibn Sâlih al-'Uthaymîn - Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen, Majmoo' Fataawaa Ibn 'Uthaymeen, Vol 3, page 15

The Effects of Laa ilahah ilallaah by Sâlih ibn Fawzân al-Fawzân - From Laa ilaha ilallaah, Ma'nahaa, Makaanatuhaa wa Fadluhaa, abridged

A Brief Introduction to the Salafi Da'wah - An Explanation of the misunderstood term 'Salafi'.

The Status of Sunnah in Islaam by Muhammad Nâsir ad-Dîn al-Albânî - Based on a Lecture given by the highly respected Muhaddahtin, highlighting the importance of the sunnah, and tackling those that overlook the sunnah and its ahaadeeth.

Creation is in need of Allah by Sâlih as-Sâlih - Based upon an article by Imaam Ibn al Qayyim al-Jawzeeyah in his book, "Igathatul-Lahfan min Massa'id Ash-Shaytaan: The Relief of the Yearning (person) from the Traps of the Devil)"

Creation is in need of Allâh by Sâlih as-Sâlih - Man always looks for what benefits him and what protects him from harm. However, to accomplish this, man must be able to realize what is harmful. He must then know whom he should need, trust, and love so that he can attain what is beneficial as well as to feel good about his choice. He also must know the proper and good approach that would make him achieve this goal.

Al-Jannah wal An-Nâr - The Paradise and the Hellfire #1/12 by 'Umar Sulayman al-Ashqar - This article is the first part of an on going series, highlighting the various important issues of the everlasting after life. The first few parts describe the abode of the Hellfire. '...Hell is the abode which Allâh (swt) has prepared for those who do not believe in Him (swt), those who rebel against His (swt) laws and disbelieve in His Messengers. It is the punishment for His (swt) enemies, the prison for evildoers. It is the ultimate humiliation and loss; there is nothing worse: "Our Lord! Verily, whom You admit to the Fire, indeed, You have disgraced him, and never will the Dhâlimûn [polytheists and wrongdoers] find any helpers"...'

The Difference between Iftiraaq (Splitting) and Ikhtilaaf (Differing) by Nâsir ibn 'Abdil-Karîm al-'Aql - The Issues upon which the Muslim can differ with another Muslim, and the Issues upon which one must split from another Muslim

Preserving the Usool (Fundamentals) by Muhammad ibn Sâlih al-'Uthaymîn - How and why the many misguided sects in Islam appeared.

The Important Lessons for the Muslim Ummah by 'Abdul-'Azîz Ibn Bâz - Simple Lessons which provides a guide to the Fundamental Beliefs and Actions which is required to be known by every Muslim

The Correct Islaamic 'Aqeedah And That Which Opposes It by 'Abdul-'Azîz Ibn Bâz - The correct 'Aqeedah is the foundation of Islaam and the foundation stone of the Islaamic nation. It is known through evidences of the Sharee'ah from the Book and the Sunnah, that one's actions and statements can only be correct and acceptable to Allaah when they arise from a correct 'Aqeedah. If, however, the 'Aqeedah is not correct then the actions and statements that arise due to it are invalid.

The Muslim Creed - 'Aqeedatut-Tahaawiyyah by Abû Ja'far at-Tahâwî - This is an exposition of the beliefs Of Ahl us Sunnah wal Jamma'ah in accordance with the way of the jurists Of Islam: Abu Hanifa al-Nu'man bin thabit Al-kufi, Abu Yusuf Ya'qub bin Ibrahim AI-Ansari, Abu Abdullah Muhammad bin AI-Hasan Al-Shaibani (May Allah be pleased with them all) and this is what they believe about the fundamentals of the religion and the belief they profess about the Creator of the worlds.

Al-Jannah wal an-Nâr-The Paradise and the Hellfire #2/12 by 'Umar Sulayman al-Ashqar - This article is the second part of an on going series, highlighting the various important issues of the everlasting after life. The second part mainly describes the physical features of the Hellfire... The Prophet (SAW)once said: "On the Day of Resurrection a neck will stretch forth from Hell; it will have two eyes to see, two ears to hear, and a tongue to speak. It will say, "I have been appointed to take care of three types of people: every arrogant tyrant, every person who called on some deity other than Allâh (swt) and those who made pictures"

Confirmation that Judaism and Christianity are Forms of Disbelief by Muhammad ibn Sâlih al-'Uthaymîn - Questions and Answers in light of the beliefs of Christianity and Judaism, and whether theyre followers are considered 'believers'

The Prerequisites of the Declaration of Faith by Jamâl ad-Dîn Zarabozo - Explaining the 'Key to Paradise' - the Shahadah.

Unconditional Obedience by Ibn Taymiyyah - Obeying the Messenger of Allah (saws). Shaykh ul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah, Majmoo'ah al-Fataawaa, vol 3, page 216, Daar Ibn Hazm Print

The Muslim's Belief by 'Alî ibn Mehdî ibn Mutlak al-Timîmî - Some Causes that Lead to Apostasy from the Religion of Islaam [Published in The Friday Report, Dar Makkah, August-September 1994]

Ten Things Which Nullify Ones Islaam by 'Abdul-'Azîz Ibn Bâz - Belief and Action that causes one to leave the fold of Islam

The Aahaad Narration by 'Uthmân 'Alî Hasan - The Issue of whether one can take an Authentic Aahaad narrated hadeeth into our 'aqeedah - Does it Amount to Knowledge?

al-Jannah wal an-Nâr - The Paradise and the Hellfire #3/12 by 'Umar Sulayman al-Ashqar - This article is the third part of an on going series, highlighting the various important issues of the everlasting after life. The third part mainly describes the people of the hellfire. Because they will abide therein forever, Allâh subhânû wa ta'âla described the torment of Hell as a lasting torment, one that will never end, one that is eternal: "Their wish will be to get out of the Fire, but never will they get out therefrom: their Penalty will be one that endures". (5:37)

Al-Jannah wal An-Nâr - The Paradise and the Hellfire #4/12 by 'Umar Sulayman al-Ashqar - This article is the fourth part of an on going series, highlighting the various important issues of the everlasting after life. Thus part details some of the chracteristics asscoiated with the Hell-Fire, "If one drop from az-Zaqqûm were to land on this world, the people of earth and all their means of sustenance would be destroyed. So how must it be for the one who must eat it?"

Kitâb At-Tawhîd from Sahîh al-Bukhârî #1 by Muhammad bin Ismâ‘îl al-Bukhârî - A totally re-translated version of the first few chapters of this famous collection of ahâdîth, the first part in a series...

Al-Jannah wal An-Nâr - The Paradise and the Hellfire #5/12 by 'Umar Sulayman al-Ashqar - This article is the fifth part of an on going series, highlighting the various important issues of the everlasting after life. This part gives us a descriptive insight of the various punishment the people of hellfire will receive. Allah Azza wa Jal says regarding those who reject faith: "... then as for those who disbelieve, garments of fire will be cut out for them, boiling water will be poured down over their heads. With it will melt or vanish away what is within their bellies, as well as [their] skins". (22:19-20)

Kitâb At-Tawhîd from Sahîh al-Bukhârî #2 by Muhammad bin Ismâ‘îl al-Bukhârî - A totally re-translated version of the first few chapters of this famous collection of ahâdîth, the second part in a series...

al-Jannah wal an-Nâr-The Paradise and the Hellfire #6/12 by 'Umar Sulayman al-Ashqar - This article is the sixth part of an on going series, highlighting the various important issues of the everlasting after life. This part briefly describes how one can protect themselves from the hell fire. One way a person can protect themselves from the Hellfire is by seeking protection with Allah from it: "Those who say, "Our Rabb! We have indeed believed, forgive us then, our sins and save us from the agony of the Fire". (3:16)

Kitâb At-Tawhîd from Sahîh al-Bukhârî #3 by Muhammad bin Ismâ‘îl al-Bukhârî - A totally re-translated version of the first few chapters of this famous collection of ahâdîth, the third part in a series...

al-Jannah wal an-Nâr-The Paradise and the Hellfire #7/12 by 'Umar Sulayman al-Ashqar - This article is the seventh part of an on going series, highlighting the various important issues of the everlasting after life. This part describes the bliss of the everlasting paradise. Listen to the words of Allâh (subhnanu wa ta'ala) in this hadîth qudsi: "I have prepared for My righteous slaves that which no eye has seen, no ear has heard and has never crossed the mind of any human being".

Allah's Greatness by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah - From the beautiful words of the famous Imaam, describing the Greatness of Allah: The hearts are unmasked to Him and the secret is unveiled. His giving and punishing is merely a Command, "Verily, His Command, when He intends a thing, is only that He says to it, 'Be, and it is!'" [36:82]...

al-Jannah wal an-Nâr-The Paradise and the Hellfire #8/12 by 'Umar Sulayman al-Ashqar - This article is the eighth part of an on going series, highlighting the various important issues of the everlasting after life. This part describes the beautiful bounties of paradise for which Allâh has promised for the believers. Allâh says: "I have prepared for My slaves what no eye has seen, no ear has heard and no human heart can imagine". Recite if you wish, "No person know what is kept hidden for them of joy as a reward for what they used to do." (32:17)

Al-Jannah wal An-Nâr-The Paradise and the Hellfire #9/12 by 'Umar Sulayman al-Ashqar - This article is the nineth part of an on going series, highlighting the various important issues of the everlasting after life. This part describes the beautiful bounties of paradise for which Allâh has promised for the believers. Allah says:span class=hadithquote> "Verily the Abrâr [the pious, those who fear Allâh and avoid evil, shall drink a cup [of wine] mixed with water from a spring in Paradise called Kafûr, A spring wherefrom the slaves of Allâh will drink, causing it to gush forth abundantly." [76:5-6]

Claiming the Right of Legislation, Legalization and Illegalization by Sâlih ibn Fawzân al-Fawzân - Legislating rulings for the slaves of Allâh to follow in their acts of worship, transactions, settling the disputes, litigation, and in the rest of their affairs is an exclusive right of Allâh, the Exalted, the Rabb of mankind, and the Creator of the creatures...

Authentic Du’a of the Prophet (May Allâh’s Peace be Upon Him) by Haitham al-Haddâd - All praise is due to Allâh, the One who hears the secret and whispered speech, and provides relief from calamity and misfortune. Peace and blessings be upon the Chosen Prophet, his family and all of his Companions.
The tremendous suffering that our Muslim brothers in Iraq are facing makes it an obligation on all the Muslims to support them in any way they can. Amongst the most important obligations in this regard that the Muslims must do to support their brothers is to make Du'a; this being one of the most potent means of repressing calamity...

Al-Jannah wal An-Nâr-The Paradise and the Hellfire #10/12 by 'Umar Sulayman al-Ashqar - This article is the tenth part of an on going series, highlighting the various important issues of the everlasting after life. This part describes the beautiful bounties of paradise for which Allâh has promised for the believers. Allâh says: "I have prepared for My slaves what no eye has seen, no ear has heard and no human heart can imagine". Recite if you wish, "No person know what is kept hidden for them of joy as a reward for what they used to do." (32:17)

Dealing with Worry and Stress by Muhammad Sâlih al-Munajjid - The Messenger of Allâh (salallâhû alayhe wa salam) said, “Nothing of fatigue, illness, distress, worry, grief or harm befalls the Muslim, not even a prick from a thorn, but Allâh will accept it as expiation for some of his sins.”

A Child's Poem by Tayebah - From the fitra of a child, the pure belief's with respect to Allah's Oneness, in His Lordship, in His Worship and His Names and Attributes

Du’a And Its Relationship With Destiny by Abû Ammâr Yasir al-Qadhî - Taken from the Book: Dua: The Weapon of the Believer: - To summarise, then, Divine Decree (qadr) cannot be used as an excuse not to make du’a. For, just as one strives to ensure that one attains worldly needs, of food, drink and family, so too must one strive in ones religious deeds to attain the desired goal. Du’a is intrinsically related to qadr; in fact, it is a part of one’s qadr.

The Grave by Yahya Adel Ibrahîm - Reading the hadith in this articl, one may think that the punishment of the grave is reserved only for those who did not believe in Allah or associated with him someone else in worship, lordship, creation or in his names and attributes. It is not the case!....

The Feeling of Alienation (Al-Ghurabah) by Umm Muhammad - Taken from her Book, Realities of Faith: Among the realities of faith and facts of life is this, The true adherents to the Straight Path of Allah (as-sirat al-mustaqeem) are a small minority, living as strangers in society....

Al-Jannah wal An-Nâr-The Paradise and the Hellfire #11/12 by 'Umar Sulayman al-Ashqar - This article is the eleventh part of an on going series, highlighting the various important issues of the everlasting after life. This part describes the beautiful bounties of paradise for which Allâh has promised for the believers. Allâh azza wa Jall says: “Adn Paradise they will enter, therein will they be adorned with bracelets of gold and pearls, and their garments there will be of silk.” [35:33]

Al-Jannah wal An-Nâr-The Paradise and the Hellfire #12/12 by 'Umar Sulayman al-Ashqar - This article is the last part of an on going series, highlighting the various important issues of the everlasting after life. This part describes the beautiful bounties of paradise for which Allâh has promised for the believers. Allâh says regarding the Al-Hûr al-'Eyn:(span class=hadithquote> "Verily, for al-Muttaqûn, there will be a success; gardens and grapeyards and young full-breasted [mature] maidens of equal age." [78:31-33]

The Advice of Sufyân ath-Thawrî by Salîm al-Hilâlî - From Al-Ibaanah Issue 1, Dhul-Qa’dah 1415H / April 1995: And he was one of the noble ones of Shâm and their worshippers, and Sufyân ath-Thawrî wrote the famous letter to him, being a testament, and mention of manners, wisdoms, examples and admonitions, taken from Min Wasâyus-Salaf (pp.19-25)

Enslavement of the Hearts by Sulaymân as-Sulaymî - Al-Ibaanah Issue No.1 - Dhul-Qa’dah 1415H / April 1995: Purification of the Soul through understanding the Oneness of Allah...

Bathe Yourself with Money! by Muhammad al-Sharîf - Allah made Zakah compulsory on the wealth of a believer as a test of their sincerity. The believer has full conviction that it is Fard and they know Zakah is the third pillar of Islam. It is a pillar of Islam- not a virtuous option – without which a believer’s Deen will collapse.

The Awliya' (Beloved) of Allah by Abû Bakr Jâbir al-Jaza'iry - The Muslim believes that Allah the Almighty has chosen some of His servants to be His devotees, making them act in obedience, and honoring them with His Love, and giving them of from His grace. He is their Supporter Who loves them and draws them nearer to Him. They are His devotees who love and revere Him. They do whatever He commands them and recommend others to do the same. They refrain from whatever He forbids and advise others to refrain from it. They love what He loves and hate what He hates.

The Signs Before Day of Judgement [Part 1] by Ibn Kathîr - Part 1 of a comprehensive look into the signs at the coming of the Day of Judgement.

Why Is It That Allah May Want What He Dislikes? by Saleh as-Saleh - The knowledge about al-Qadaa' and al-Qadar (Taqdeer) is the focal point of the Muslim's creed. People sought and still seek to know about this subject of fate. The author has highlighted a question that is posed by many individuals with respect to Fate in Islam, and provided a conclusive answer from the methodology of the Companions of the Prophet.

The Awliya' (Friends) of Shaytan (Satan) by Abû Bakr Jâbir al-Jaza'iry - The Muslim believes that Shaytan has evil companions that are overpowered by him and consequently forget about their Lord. He seduced them to evil, encouraging them to falsehood, deafening them from hearing the truth, blinding them from seeing the proofs, so that they are subordinate to him, obeying his commands. He misled them to mischief by making it attractive to them, until they consider evil to be good and good to be bad. Thus, they became enemies and opponents to the Awliya' of Allah, and warriors against them.

The Signs Before Day of Judgement [Part 2] by Ibn Kathîr - Part 2 of a series of articles looking into the signs at the coming of the Day of Judgement.

The Signs Before Day of Judgement [Part 3] by Ibn Kathîr - Part 3 of a series of articles looking into the signs at the coming of the Day of Judgement, in particular this part deals with the Dajjal.

The Signs Before Day of Judgement [Part 4] by Ibn Kathîr - Part 4 of a comprehensive look into the signs at the coming of the Day of Judgement. This part details the great tribulation, of the time of the Dajjal, and indeed we seek refuge in Allah, from this time of great adversity...

The Signs Before Day of Judgement [Part 5] by Ibn Kathîr - Part 5 of a comprehensive look into the signs at the coming of the Day of Judgement - Among the signs of the Hour will be the emergence of a beast from the earth. It will be very strange in appearance, and extremely huge; one cannot even imagine what it will look like. It will emerge from the earth and shake the dust from its head. It will have with it the ring of Solomon and the rod of Moses.

Consequences of Iman by Suhayb Hasan 'Abdul Ghaffâr - This article elaborates on the strength of character that follows true Iman (faith).

The Ruling on the Unification of Religions by 'Abdul-'Azîz Ibn Bâz - The Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Ifta has reviewed the inquiries, opinions and essays propagated in the mass media concerning the “Call for the Unification of Religions”i.e. Islam, Judaism and Christianity: based on their research they have concluded on the impermissability of trying to unify the world religions into one.

Moved by Wrong Thoughts About Allâh - Thoughts Which Belonged to the Jahiliyyah. by Muhammad Ibn 'Abdi-l-Wahhâb - Comentary on the verse "[They were] Moved by Wrong Thoughts About Allâh - Thoughts Which Belonged to the Jahiliyyah: They said: "Is the matter anything to do with us?" Say to them: "Verily, the matter is for Allâh...." [3:154

The Belief in the Necessity of Loving the Companions of Allah's Messenger (SAW) and Honoring them by Abû Bakr Jâbir al-Jaza'iry - The Muslim believes that it is obligatory to love the Companions of Allah's Messenger (SAW), and his family, and to honor them above all others. Their superiority, virtue, and rank ranges based on when they entered Islam.

The Essential Rights: Rights of Rasoolullah by Muhammad ibn Sâlih al-'Uthaymîn - Th rights of the Prophet are the most important, after the rights of Allah. There is no human who has more rights than the Prophet (SAWS).

Muslim’s Position Towards Western Civilization by Salâh al-Budayr - Fellow Muslims! We are nowadays confronted with a relentless war waged by the materialistic western civilization and culture that burns its producers and afflicts them with calamities, misery, immorality, disruption, suicide and all kinds of evils.

The great trial of the Dajjal by Muhammad Sâlih al-Munajjid - As truth becomes regarded as falsehood and falsehood regarded as truth we are reminded of the trial of the Dajjal that is to come. The fitnah of the Dajjal will be the greatest fitnah from the time Allaah created Adam until the Hour begins. This will be because of the mighty miracles that Allaah will create with him, which will dazzle people’s minds and amaze them. Every Muslim should know his signs and the means to protect oneself from this trial.

The Merits of the Sahâbah (Companions) by Muhammad ibn Sâlih al-'Uthaymîn - An overview of the definition and merits of a Companion.

Includes a brief history of the four righteous Khalîfahs: Abu Bakr, 'Umar, 'Uthmân and 'Alî..

The Fundamentals of Tawheed by Abû Amînah Bilâl Philips - This book presents a detailed explanation of the classical Islamic concept of God's unity as it relates to faith and acts of religious devotion. It also discusses the major areas within which the Islamic unitarian belief (Tawheed) is either nullified or compromised by idolatrous concepts collectively called Shirk. Three chapters from the book.