Belief & Doctrine



Beliefs of Islam, known as `Aqidah (creed or doctrine) or the Aspects of Iman (faith). All that pertain to the Unseen: Allah (God) and His Divine Attributes, Angels, revealed books of Allah, Prophets of Allah, the Hereafter, Destiny (the Divine Decree) and Resurrection after death.


Supplication of the Prophet (s)

Was the Prophet (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) commanded by Allah to make du’a for certain things such as certainty, pardon, forgiveness, etc… Continue reading

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Were the Ancestors of the Prophet (s) Believers?

Were the ancestors of the Prophet (s) believers? Continue reading

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About Bahai Faith as Opposed to Islam

Was Baha’ullah,the founder of the Bahai Faith a Sufi? What is the Muslim view on the Bahai faith? Continue reading

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Is Ghoon allowed in Islam?

I just wanted to know if the practice of ghoon is allowed in Islam? I know it is common in Shias, but is it an act that is forbidden in Islam?… Continue reading

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Meaning of Aale Muhammad in Salawat

I would like to ask that what is the correct meaning of Aale Muhammad in Salawat. Does it mean family of Muhammad(peace be upon him) … Continue reading

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Imam Shafii’s tabarruk with the shirt of Imam Ahmed

Is the report on Imam Shafi seeking tabarruk with the shirt of Imam Ahmed authentic? Continue reading

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Praying behind a Wahabi revisited

I came across a query on eShaykh which specifically lists that the Wahabi Imam disrespects the Prophet (s) but he has been redirected to another question which states that it is allowed. Continue reading

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Al-Dinawari: Shi`a?

I have a question on al-Dinuri. Is he a Shi`a? Al-Dhahabi mentions something really surprising… Continue reading

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“Is Allah dependent on men to defend his Prophet?”

Moreover, they say that such ridicule does not harm the Prophet the least and that those who believe in God Almighty also need to believe that God can guard His Prophet’s honor better than any man… Continue reading

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The Aqida of Ibn al-Mubarak

What is an acceptable interpretation of the statement of Abdullah Ibn al-Mubarak related by Uthman al-Darimi in his refutation of al-Marisi… Continue reading

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