Category Archives: Aqidah

Some of the matters or points covered: Principle/Rule 3) Taking the texts upon what is apparent of their meaning (in accordance to what the Arabic tongue necessitates), unless there is a Sharee’ah reality which prevents us from taking it upon … Continue reading →

Some of the matters or points covered: Principle/Rule 2) Whatever Allāh (the Exalted) has informed us about in His Book or His Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) has informed us about, then it is obligatory upon us to have faith … Continue reading →

Some of the matters or points covered: Principle/Rule 1) Allāh is described with both affirmation and negation – “There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer.” [42:11] Cannot expect perfection for a thing except when … Continue reading →

Some of the matters or points covered: Two examples: 1) What is found within Paradise of bliss and reward and 2) The soul and its attributes and actions. These are true and real things which actually exist but the reality … Continue reading →

Some of the matters or points covered: Six cautionary things/crimes all four groups of the Mu’attilah fall into. Two principles which point out contradiction of those who affirm some attributes and not others based upon their intellect. Listen to the … Continue reading →

Some of the matters or points covered: The remaining two points of refutation against the view and position of the Jahmiyyah. The extremists among the philosophers, Jahmiyyah, Qaramitah, Bātiniyyah, their position regarding the names and attributes of Allāh, and the … Continue reading →

Some of the matters or points covered: A more detailed look at the Jahmiyyah including their position regarding the names and attributes of Allāh, and the response to this (with five out of the seven points of refutation mentioned in … Continue reading →

Some of the matters or points covered: Summary of previous lesson (which isn’t available due to a recording problem). A more detailed look at the Mu’tazilah including their position regarding the names and attributes of Allāh, and nine responses to … Continue reading →

Some of the matters or points covered: The statement of Yahyā bin ‘Ammār regarding the Mu’tazilites and Ash’arites. Quote from the book regarding the Mu’atillah, the people who denied what Allah named Himself with and described Himself with (attributes), doing … Continue reading →

Some of the matters or points covered: Basic principle regarding how we speak about Allah (subhānahu wa ta’āla). A look at four groups: 1) Philosophers 2) Jahmiyyah 3) Mu’tazilah 4) Ash’ariyyah/Māturidīyyah their statements, arguments they use and positions they hold. … Continue reading →

Some of the matters or points covered: Negative theology. Aristotle’s “Ten Categories”. The deviation of the people of Kalām. Listen to the lesson/download here:Lesson 11.mp3 The handout mentioned in the lesson can be found here: https://islamtees.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/taqreeb-tadmuriyyah-kalam-theology.pdf

Some of the matters or points covered: A look at the basic argument of the Mumathilah and how to answer their misconception and deviation. Description of the Mu’attilah and their division into a further 4/5 groups. Listen to the lesson/download … Continue reading →