Islamic Beliefs (Aqaaid)

We hear the term Ahl Sunnah wal Jama'ah often. What does it exactly mean? How did it evolve historically? Why is it so important? What factions were formed among the sahaba and their followers? Why Kufa and Basrah became the centers of conflict? A refreshing discussion by the great Allama Syed Sulaiman Nadwi.

(Rational Proof on the Existence of God between Mutakallimeen and Philosophers). 

This volume contains nine classic book on Aqeeda. Details are on the sample page shown.

Arabic text with English translation and commentary.

Commentary on Aqeedah Tahawiyyah by Mufti Rada ul Haq in Urdu. Two volume set. Deluxe edition.

Commentary on Aqeedah Tahawiyyah by Mufti Rada ul Haq in Urdu. Two volume set. Budget edition (sada). 

Commentary on Aqeedah Tahawiyyah by Mufti Rada ul Haq in Arabic. Two volume set. Deluxe edition.

Commentary on Imam Abu Hanifah's al-Fiqh al-Akbar by Nidaal Ala Rashay. Contains the full text of the matn al-Fiqh al-Akbar (with the narration of Hammad, son of Imam Abu Hanifah), followed by the commentary with the matn included inline in the commentary. Begins with an introduction to the text and pictures of manuscripts used in the research.

Fully voweled, black text, cream pages.

Discusses the Fatimids, their creed, and the position held by majority of the Ummah regarding them. Traces the rise of the Fatimids and the factors that enabled their rise, the steps that others took to combat them, and the role of Salahuddin al-Ayyubi in removing them from power. Dicusses lessons that can be learned from this saga in history.

Is man free or compelled? Who is the creator of human deeds? What is the relationship between human agency and Allah's powers? What is the difference between the Will of Allah and the Pleasure of Allah? What does this Qur'anic ayah mean: "But you cannot will unless Allah wills." [Al-Insan 76:30]

These are three books in one. The top part is Al-Musayara of Ibn Hummam. Below that is al-Musamirah followewd by Hashia on Musayirah by Ibn Qutlubah. At the bottom are footnotes by Mahmood Umar Damyati.

By Ibn Taymiyyah.

The classical commentary on Imam Abu Hanifa's al-Fiqh al-Akbar, by Muhyi l-Deen Muhammad ibn Baha' al-Deen (known as Bahaudeen Zadah), d. 952 AH. Edited by Dr. Rafeeq al-Ajam.

Research by Dr. Muhammad al-Iskandarani.

By Imam Qurtubi

Answers Barelvi arguments about Hazir and Nazir on the basis of the Qur'an, Hadith, statements of Sahabah and prominent jurists.

Recommended by Maulana Saleemullah Khan, this book details the aqaid in an easy to read language. The author Mufti Muhammad Tahir Masood is head of a Darul Uloom in Pakistan. Equally good for the students of Schools, colleges, and madrasahs as well as the common Muslims.

English translation of Maulana Idris Kandhalwi's Urdu book.

Translation of Maulana Qari Muhammad Tayyob's commentary of Aqeedat ut-Tahawi. Includes short biography on Imam Tahawi and Qari Tayyob. Translated by Mufti Afzal Hoosen Elias.

Major and minor signs of the coming of the Day of Judgement as described in authentic ahadith.

What beliefs should a Muslim have? Here is a detailed answer. Translated from a well regarded book in Urdu by Mufti Tahir Masud. Aqeeda explained in simple language for the common Muslim. Translated by Mufti Afzal Hoosen Elias. Un-Islamic beliefs have also been mentioned and refuted.

The classical encyclopedic work that has been considered indispensible for every Muslim home. Computer composed with the entire text printed in two colors. Mukammal aur mudallal. 

This is a book which is not only addressed to sincere truth seekers worldwide but also to those who are on the verge of atheism.

English transalation of S
harh al-Aqeedah At-Tahawiyyah (Explanation of the Creed of Tahawi), by Ibn Abi al-Izz al-Hanafi. Translation by Abdul Haq Ansari.

A comprehensive collection of basic beliefs of Islam with references from the Qur'an and Hadith and substantiated by rational arguments where needed. The reader will find satisfactory answers to questions that arise about the metaphysical world and the Hereafter and thus strengthen his belief.

Contains the text of the poem Bad' al-Amaali by the Hanafi scholar Ali ibn Uthman ibn Muhammad at-Taymi al-Awshi (d. 575 AH) on aqeedah (Islamic beliefs), along with the commentary by Mulla Ali al-Qari. Includes footnotes. 

Beautiful two color printing by Dar al-Ma'roof, Istanbul.

Part 1 of this book covers the articles of faith. Part 2 covers the five pillars of Islam.

Urdu translation of Imam Abu Hanif'a's Fiqh al-Akbar. Arabic text, Urdu translation, and Urdu commentary.

A collection of 41 articles on critical subjects. Most articles deal with fiqh but others deal with other important subjects as well for example criticism of Perennial philosophy of Martin Lings, Detailed account of a lesser known part of India history dealing with the movement of establishing a Shariah governorate for India (proposed and actively pursued by Abul Kalam Azad), history of qira'at, commentary on the hadith that the Qur'an was revealed on seven huroof, and what is meant by Ism A'zam. Many of the fiqhi articles deal with new medical issues (cloning, cosmetic surgery, test tube babies, organ transplants, artificial insemination) and finance (multi-level marketing, foreign exchange, feudalism, charging interest in darul harb, copyrights, Islamic banking etc.).

A penetrating exposure of Agha Khanis, Milat Jafaria, G.M. Syed, Gauhar Shahi, and more. This painstakingly researched and fully referenced work will be an eye opener.

This magnum opus of the great reviver of Islam discusses the deeper meanings in Islam' s beliefs and practices. Also includes commentary on the Qur'anic verses and ahadith included in the discussion. Edited by Muhammad Salim Hashim.

Who is a kafir? Who is a mulhid? A serious academic discussion of these important categories.

To what extent should laymen pursue complex theological arguments? Where they should stop? And why? Imam Ghazali provides guidance on these imprtant questions which is as relevant today as it was centuries ago. 

In depth treatment of aqaid.

Who is a Muslim? Who is not? An in depth discussion for the layman.

Condensed from the writings of Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi. Introduction to Islam for Muslims. Deals with beliefs, acts of worships, dealings, social relations, and morality.

A standard contemporary book for introducing Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims alike.