Aqidah
This course is extremely important for every Muslim. Aqidah refers to those matters which are believed in, with certainty and conviction, in one’s heart and soul. They are not tainted with any doubt or uncertainty.
The Arabic word ‘aqidah stems from the root ‘aqada, which conveys meanings of certainty, affirmation, confirmation, etc in the Qur’aan,
The following will be covered in this course:
Classification of Islamic knowledge
- Exposition of the Creed of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah
- Divine Unity
- Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) ‘s Eternal and Everlasting Names and Attributes
- Allah(سبحانه وتعالى)’s Preordination
- Muhammad (ﷺ) and His Description
- The Qur’an: the Eternal Word of Allah
- The Beatific Vision
- The Prophet(ﷺ)’s Night Journey and Ascension
- The Prophet(ﷺ)’s Basin and Intercession
- The Covenant Made with Adam(عليه السلام) and His Progeny
- Divine Decree and Predetermination
- The Preserved Tablet and the Pen
- Allah(سبحانه وتعالى)’s Attribute of Creating
- The Throne and the Footstool
- The Angels, the Prophets and the Revealed Books
- Declaring the People of the Qiblah to be Muslims
- Debating about Allah(سبحانه وتعالى)’s Essence
- Arguing about the Qur’an
- The Impermissibility of Accusing a Muslim of Disbelief
- The Meaning of Faith
- Faith Neither Increases nor Decreases
- The Fate of Major Sinners
- The Status of a Muslim
- Rebelling Against Muslim Leaders
- Wiping Over Footwear
- Hajj and Jihad
- The Guardian Angels who were Scribes
- The Grave and its States
- Resurrection
- Paradise and Hellfire
- The Ability that Accompanies Acts
- Slaves’ Actions
- Supplication and Alms on Behalf of the Deceased
- Allah(سبحانه وتعالى)’s Wrath and Pleasure
- Loving the Companions of the Prophet(ﷺ)
- The Order of the Caliphate
- The Ten Given the Glad Tidings of Paradise
- Speaking Well of Scholars
- The Rank of Sainthood
- Portents of the Final Hour
- Diviners and Soothsayers
- Adhering to the Congregation
