Introduction to Islamic Creed : New

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Introduction to Islamic Creed :
Risalat fi ilm at-Tawheed, New Edition,
*[A5] Large Paperback - 85 pages, English & Arabic,
by Imam al-Bajuri, [d.1277h],
Transl.by Rashad Jameer,
Published by Imam Ghazali Institute, USA,
Part of the 'IGI Essentials' Series.

Back in Stock March 2022,

Description : Introduction to Islamic Creed

As a response to a request, Imam al-Bajuri, may Allah have mercy upon him, in this short treatise outlines, the core beliefs of the traditional, orthodox Sunni doctrine ('Aqida) that every Muslim should be aware of.

The Shaykh writes:

" this blamable soul in need of the mercy of his Master, the Omniscient, the Observant, informs that a brother, may All?h reform him and I, asked me to write for him a good treatise dealing with the attributes of the Lord and their antitheses, what is permissible for Him Most High, what are the attributes that are logically necessary for the divine Messengers (al-Rusul), what attributes are logically possible for them, and what attributes are logically impossible for them. So I undertook this effort to comply with his request. All enabling ability belongs to All?h, so seeking His aid I declare: Every accountable soul [that is, every sane soul possessed of reason by having come of age through the attainment of puberty] is obliged [by sacred law (al shari‘ah)] to know what is logically necessary for Him Most High, what is possible for Him, and what is impossible for Him."

Designed to be studied with a teacher or read on one's own, this text will equip the student with sufficient knowledge of the essentials of Muslim theology to be able to distinguish truth from falsehood, orthodox from heterodox, Ahl al-Sunna wa al-Jama'a or Sunni Islam from other than it.

It is hoped that by including the facing, vocalised Arabic script that :

   *** 1) Students of Sacred Knowledge will be aided in learning the language of the Qur’an, the Prophet, ?, and the ulama,
   *** 2) It will serve as a teaching aid for the ulama when teaching this text to reference the original work and,
   *** 3) To preserve the actual words of Imam al-Bajuri.

The IGI Essential series aims to introduce English-speaking students around the globe to a text-based study of what are the core essentials a believer would need to know in: Aqidah, Hadith, Fiqh, Tasawwuf, Seerah and Tafsir. It is our hope that a student will go beyond a simple read of the text and seek out a teacher with who they can study it with, In sha Allah.

Why you Need This Book ?

   *** 1). Complete Arabic Text with Facing English Translation and Notes,
   *** 2). Study Version : Blank lines for Study Notes,
   *** 3). All Concepts Presented for Memorisation & Study Charts.

About the Author :

Ibrahim b. Muhammad b. Ahmad al-B?j?ri or al-Bayj?r? - which is an ascription to a village nearby Cairo named al-B?j?r - was noted as the Shaykh of Islam and the Shaykh of al-Azhar University. He was born 1198 hijri / 1784CE and lived in G?za during the French occupation when Napoleon entered Cairo. In the year 1216 hijri / 1801CE, he returned to Cairo and began studying in Azhar University and gained popularity due to his immense knowledge. He began teaching in al-Azhar in Shaban of 1263 hijri / 1801CE and continued teaching until he passed away in Dhul- Hijjah of 1277 hijri / 1861CE.