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

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.



Contents

The real essences of thingsThe cause of knowledgeThe worldThe originator of the WorldSome Attributes of AlalhThe attribute of SpeechThe attribute of creating and willingThe beatific vision of AllahThe creator and the actions of his creaturesThe creature's legal responsibility and allah's sustenance and guidanceSome eschatological realitiesSinsBeliefThe messengers, Angels and books of AllahThe Ascension of the Prophet and miraclesThe khalifates and ImamateVarious articles of belief concerning worship, the companions of the prophet, the wiping of the inner shoes and nabidhVarious 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 deadVarious articles of belief concerning the last hour, Mujtahids, and the comparative excellence of men and angels