كتاب أصول الدين-شيخ جمال الدين محمد الغزنوي

Author: Shaykh Jamāl ad-Dīn Ahmad al-Ghaznawī ((593 H)

This important classical work by Jamal al-Din al-Ghaznawi رحمه الله is a foundational treatise dedicated to the essential principles of Islamic creed (ʿaqīdah) and the core beliefs upon which the religion is established. Imām al-Ghaznawī was a distinguished scholar of theology, jurisprudence, and uṣūl, recognized among the notable scholars of his era.  

In this concise yet profound text, the author discusses the foundational matters every Muslim must understand and affirm, including Tawḥīd, belief in Allāh and His perfect attributes, prophethood, the revealed scriptures, the angels, the Last Day, divine decree (al-Qadar), and other pillars of faith. The work systematically presents these principles with scholarly precision, aiming to strengthen certainty and protect the believer from theological confusion and deviation.

What makes this book especially beneficial is its structured approach to creed, helping students build a clear framework for understanding the fundamentals of religion while appreciating the intellectual rigor with which classical scholars defended orthodox Islamic belief.

Written in a concise and methodical style, Kitāb Uṣūl ad-Dīn remains a valuable resource for students of knowledge seeking a deeper understanding of the foundational beliefs of Islam and the scholarly heritage of classical Sunni theology.

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