Al-Hamdulilah a fresh new class on the Names and Attributes of Allah (SWT) will be starting in
- About the Book: Lum’at ul-‘Itiqaad
This book has been translated in English as, ‘The Radiance of Faith’ and ‘The Sufficiency in Creed’.
Ibn al-Uthaymeen said, in explaining the title: ‘The word lum’ah occurs in the Arabic language with many meaning, one of which is ‘sufficiency in livelihood’. This meaning is the most appropriate one with regard to the subject of this book. Therefore the meaning of Lum’at ul-‘Itiqaad here refers to having sufficiency in correct belief, which is according with the way of the predecessors, may Allah be pleased with them. What is meant by the term ‘Itiqaad is the rational conviction that one is determined on. So if it confirms to the reality then it is correct and if it is not then it is corrupt [i.e. false].’
This book is one of the great classic and scholarly works concerning the Belief and Creed of a Muslim. It outlines fundamental principles and precepts for every Muslim to have knowledge of. Ibn Qudamah lists ninety-five points on various topics of the Islamic Aqeedah. These points include discussions on Allah’s Names and Attributes, the conditions of mankind on the Day of Judgement etc. The author of this discussion on Creed has talked at great length of following the way of the Salaf and the scholars of Hadith in regard to this issue. Thus you will see that he has filled his book with Qur’anic verses, reports from the Hadith, statements of the Companions and sayings of the righteous scholars.
Regarding this book Ibn al-Uthaymeen said: ‘In this book, the author (ra) gathered together the main points of the Islamic Aqeedah. For this reason, the Board of Educational Institutes assigned this book to be studied and taught during the second semester of the first year of study, so that it may serve as a pillar upon which one can establish his Aqeedah at this stage.’
- About the author
Ibn Qudamah was a possessor of an upright and correct Aqeedah, being an honourable and pious worshipper of Allah (SWT), and following the regulations laid down by the Salaf. He was a leader in with regard to knowledge and action. And this pure Aqeedah [of his] produced an overwhelming effect for him in his life, such that it was said about him: “Whoever sees him, then it is as if he has seen on of the Companions.” The one who said this was Ibn al-Jawzee. Refer to my previous post regarding Ibn Qudamah. I will quote some of the statements of Scholars about him to show some of his virtues:
Abu ‘Amr Ibn As-Salaah said: “I have not seen the likes of Sheikh Al-Muwaffaq.”
Ibn Taymiyyah said: “No one possessing more understanding of the Religion entered Shaam, after Al-Awzaa’ee, other than Sheikh Al-Muwaffaq.”
Al-Mundhiree said: “He was a faqeeh, the Imaam. He narrated hadith in
Ad-Dhahabee said: “He was one of the eminent Imaams and an author of many books.”
Ibn Katheer said: “He was the Sheikh ul-Islam, an Imaam, a scholar, outstandingly proficient. There was not found in his era nor before it by a long span of time, anyone possessing more [understanding] fiqh than him.”
- Explanation of the book
Sheikh Muhammad bin Saalih al-Uthaymeen [d.1421AH] did an excellent explanation of this masterpiece. It has been translated in English but I am not sure if it is out of publication but I will give the details of it anyway.
The Explanation of Sufficiency in Creed by Ibn al-Uthaymeen and published by Al-Manhaj Publication.
- Time, Venue and Teacher
Every Wednesday, 8.15 pm [after Isha prayer]
Morden Islamic Centre, 2a Crown Lane, Morden,
Ustadh Nabeel Shahzad Ul-Haq; He has studied at the Islamic University of Madinah. He was awarded a BA in Shari'ah followed by an MA in Aqeedah.
For further information please contact Brother Shahid on 07939 297 812. And this class is open to bothers and sisters.
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