Some of the matters or points covered:

- Introductory words about the treatise.
- A look at the history of sects that appeared.
- Mention of some ayaat (verses in the Qur’an) in relation to Allah either freeing Himself from false, incorrect, ascriptions, or affirmation of His lofty attributes, and the need to accept and believe the khabar (reports) of the Prophets and Messengers regarding the Names and Attributes.
- Schisms and separations was the way of previous nations, with some texts provided.
- The dire need to acquire sound knowledge and principles.
- Brief summary of the first four sects to appear; 1) Khawarij 2) Raafidah 3) Qadariyyah and 4) Murji’ah, and the topics they went astray in.
- In the second century, some people delved into the Names and Attributes – disputing and philosophizing. These kalaam groups are mentioned with a brief description of them.

Supplementary material:
https://islamtees.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/khatib-sifat-text-translation.pdf

The following 2 page PDF contains the visual diagram above along with brief descriptions of the sects mentioned:
https://islamtees.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/sects-diagram.pdf

Response To A Question on the Attributes

Response To A Question on the Attributes - Lesson 1

qāla muḥammad bin wāsiʾ, “if sins had an odour, then nobody would be able to sit with me.” (majmū rasā’il ibn rajab || 1/88) 

translated by ustādh abū ṭalḥah dāwūd burbank, raḥimahullāh

Calling to the correct understanding of Islam, the Qur'an and Sunnah upon the understanding of the Salafus-Saalih (Pious Predecessors).

Response To A Question on the Attributes - Lesson 1

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