Tahsil Nayl al-Maram li-Bayan Manzumat 'Aqidat al-'Awam wa-Talihi Manzumat 'Ismat al-Anbiya' تحصيل نيل المرام لبيان منظومة عقيدة العوام وتليه منظومة عصمة الانبياء

This is a highly regarded classical study-guide in Islamic creed ('Aqidah*). This work represents an essential curriculum for students of knowledge, offering a structured, accessible, and deep explanation of orthodox Sunni creed according to the Ash’ari-Maturidi tradition, which has been taught throughout the Islamic world (such as at Al-Azhar, the Zaytuna, and Tarim) for generations.

The Original Text was written by the great 19th-century Maliki Mufti of Mecca, Imam Ahmad al-Marzuqi al-Maliki (d. 1262 AH / 1846 CE). He composed this beautiful 57-verse poem to encapsulate the absolute essentials of faith (Fard 'Ayn) that every Muslim must know. The commentary (Tahsil Nayl al-Maram) is a detailed, sentence-by-sentence explanation of the poem. The poem also beautifully summarizes the lineage of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, his wives, his children, and his major companions.

Appended to the main text, this specific poem focuses on the highly important doctrine of 'Ismah (Infallibility) of the Prophets and Messengers. It outlines the theological evidence demonstrating that the Prophets are entirely divinely protected from committing major or minor sins, moral errors, or anything that would diminish their status as ultimate role models. It provides the key tools to correctly interpret and contextually understand Quranic verses that might outwardly seem to suggest otherwise.

Features of the Dar Al-Salam Edition

The text of the poems and the commentary have been rigorously cross-referenced with five authentic manuscripts and one published one. The poetry lines are fully vocalized with diacritical marks. Dar Al-Salam formats the book elegantly, separating the core text of the poem from the commentary, and using clear headings that make it ideal for classroom settings, Islamic institutes, or self-study. The editors provide annotations that source the Hadiths, clarify complex linguistic terms, and point the reader to larger classical theological manuals for further reading.

This book is a perfect fit for beginner to intermediate students, who want to master the foundational frameworks of classical Sunni theological terminology. It is also beneficial for teachers and educators looking for a structured, time-tested textbook to teach basic Islamic Creed in seminars, weekend schools, or university courses. This book will also be appreciated by lovers of classical Islamic poetry who enjoy memorizing theological treatises in a poetic, easily digestible format.