The Book in hand is a summary of the Faiths and beliefs of the mainstream Muslims Spread all over the globe. Muslim Scholars are unanimous in opinion that the articles of faith as formulated by Imam Tahawi in the treatise reproduced here, most accurately reflect the mind and understanding of the earliest Muslims. It is free from incorrect interpretations, over-exemplification and any distortion of the ideas promulgated by Islam. There is also a general agreement that the comentary on Tahawi's work as done by Qadi Ibn ...
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The Book in hand is a summary of the Faiths and beliefs of the mainstream Muslims Spread all over the globe. Muslim Scholars are unanimous in opinion that the articles of faith as formulated by Imam Tahawi in the treatise reproduced here, most accurately reflect the mind and understanding of the earliest Muslims. It is free from incorrect interpretations, over-exemplification and any distortion of the ideas promulgated by Islam. There is also a general agreement that the comentary on Tahawi's work as done by Qadi Ibn Abi al-`Izz al-Adhru`i is an accurate elucidation of what Tahawi meant to express. Also, it strives to be very close to the texts of the Qur'an and the prophetic saying, and, without over-stretching the meaning, attemps to project the opinion of the great majority of scholars in maters pertaining to Islamic creed. It would be interesting for the followers of other faith to compare their faith and beliefs with those of Islam as illustrated in this standarad Textual work that dates back to the late third Islamic century. Further, since the Muslim creed, truly dating back to the Prophetic times has never undergone revision, this book should help the non-Muslims to get an insight into the Muslim mind. CONTENT Allah is One Nothing resembles Him Nothing that can frustrate Him The Everlasting His Will prevails Intellects cannot grasp Him Mankind does not resemble Him The Self subsisting Creator without the need Eternal of Qualities The before creation Nothing like unto Him He predetermined His Will is executed Muhammad is His slave Could the Prophet have been false? The Qur'an is Allah's Speech The Beatific Vision Denial of the Beatific Vision Allah's Attributes are unique Our Lord is without parts and limbs Six directions cannot contain Him The Night Ascension The Pond The Intercession The primordial compact Allah's fore-knowledge The Divine Decree The Tablet and the Pen The Pen has dried Perfectly determined decree The well guarded secret The ` Arsh and the Kursiyy He does not need them Allah's aboveness He took Ibrahim as a friend Angels, Prophets, Books Those who face our Qiblah The Qur'an was not created The apostates Salvation lies between hope and fear The Favorites Prayers behind the corrupt Judging the people Obeying the rulers Honoring the scribes The angel of death Punishment in the grave Resurrection, the Bridge Paradise will not perish Is the Fire eternal? Human abilities Deeds are people's acquisition That imposed which is within ability Supplication for the dead Allah responds Allah's anger The Companions Abu Bakr `Umar `Uthman `Ali The ten given glad tiding Miracles and thaumaturgies The Hour The Soothsayers The mainstream Taqlid The middle way Our religion
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