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 OneNothing resembles Him Nothing that can frustrate HimThe EverlastingHis Will prevailsIntellects cannot grasp HimMankind does not resemble Him The Self subsistingCreator without the needEternal of QualitiesThe before creationNothing like unto HimHe predetermined His Will is executedMuhammad is His slaveCould the Prophet have been false?The Qur'an is Allah's SpeechThe Beatific VisionDenial of the Beatific VisionAllah's Attributes are uniqueOur Lord is without parts and limbsSix directions cannot contain HimThe Night AscensionThe PondThe IntercessionThe primordial compactAllah's fore-knowledgeThe Divine DecreeThe Tablet and the PenThe Pen has driedPerfectly determined decreeThe well guarded secretThe Arsh and the KursiyyHe does not need themAllah's abovenessHe took Ibrahim as a friendAngels, Prophets, BooksThose who face our QiblahThe Qur'an was not createdThe apostatesSalvation lies between hope and fearThe FavoritesPrayers behind the corruptJudging the peopleObeying the rulersHonoring the scribesThe angel of deathPunishment in the graveResurrection, the BridgeParadise will not perishIs the Fire eternal?Human abilitiesDeeds are people's acquisitionThat imposed which is within abilitySupplication for the deadAllah respond