Commentary on the Creed of Najm ad-Din al-Nasafi

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The brief treatise known as the "Articles of Belief" (al'aqaid) in Islam is by the renowned, `Najm ad-din al-Nasafi, a true example of a learned classical scholar considered a star within the circles of scholarship. The book includes under the headings of this branch of knowledge the most striking gems and pearls of great value, which make up the fundamental standards of Islam. The author tries to explain the brief treatise so as to give the details of its general principles and clarify the intricacies of the subject. ContentsThe real essence of things The cause of knowledge The world The originator of the World Some Attributes of Alalh The attribute of Speech The attribute of creating and willing The beatific vision of Allah The creator and the actions of his creatures The creature's legal responsibility and allah's sustenance and guidance Some eschatological realities Sins Belief The messengers, Angels and books of Allah The Ascension of the Prophet and miracles The khalifates and Imamate Various articles of belief concerning worship, the companions of the prophet, the wiping of the inner shoes and nabidh Various articles of belief concerning the rank of the Wali, the people of the inner meaning, the feeling of security and despair, the diviner, the non existent and prayers for the dead Various articles of belief concerning the last hour, Mujtahids, and the comparative excellence of men and angels