Written in response to a request from a Shafi`i Judge from Wasit, Iraq, ibn Taymiyyah penned this creed encapsulating the belief taught by the Prophet Muhammad peace and blessing be upon him. In his own words, ‘this is (an exposition of) the belief of the saved group, those who are aided until the establishment of the Hour: Ahlu’l-Sunnah wa’l-Jama`ah.’
Of significant note is that the creed closes with a discussion about the moral conduct that a Muslim should adhere to; by this the author intended to show that the Islamic creed is not mere dogma but has a practical role, translating to qualities, characteristics and actions.
Book Title: The Creed of Al-Wasitiyyah Author: Shaykhu'l-Islam Ahmad Ibn Taymiyyah Publisher: Dar as-Sunnah Binding: Paperback Page: 176 Size: 22 x 16cm
