Imam Al-Tahawi’s Creed of Islam: An Exposition By al-Ghaznawi

Imam Al-Tahawi’s Creed of Islam: An Exposition By al-Ghaznawi

by Imam Abu Hafs Siraj al-Din al-Ghaznawi

Table of Content

    1. Exposition of the Creed of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah

    2. Divine Unity

    3. Allah’s Eternal and Everlasting Names and Attributes

    4. Allah’s Preordination

    5. Muhammad (S) and His Description

    6. The Qur’an: the Eternal Word of Allah

    7. The Beatific Vision

    8. The Prophet’s Night Journey (S) and Ascension

    9. The Prophet’s Basin (S) and Intercession

    10. The Covenant Made with Adam (a.s) and His Progeny

    11. Divine Decree and Predetermination

    12. The Preserved Tablet and the Pen

    13. Allah’s Attribute of Creating

    14. The Throne and the Footstool

    15. The Angels, the Prophets and the Revealed Books

    16. Declaring the People of the Qiblah to be Muslims

    17. Debating about Allah’s Essence

    18. Arguing about the Qur’an

    19. The Impermissibility of Accusing a Muslim of Disbelief

    20. The Meaning of Faith

    21. Faith Neither Increases nor Decreases

    22. The Fate of Major Sinners

    23. The Status of a Muslim

    24. Rebelling Against Muslim Leaders

    25. Wiping Over Footwear

    26. Hajj and Jihad

    27. The Guardian Angels who were Scribes

    28. The Grave and its States

    29. Resurrection

    30. Paradise and Hellfire

    31. The Ability that Accompanies Acts

    32. Slaves’ Actions

    33. Supplication and Alms on Behalf of the Deceased

    34. Allah’s Wrath and Pleasure

    35. Loving the Companions of the Prophet (S)

    36. The Order of the Caliphate

    37. The Ten Given the Glad Tidings of Paradise

    38. Speaking Well of Scholars

    39. The Rank of Sainthood

    40. Portents of the Final Hour

    41. Diviners and Soothsayers

    42. Adhering to the Congregation