A Brief Overview from Al-Qawāid al-Muthlā (Exemplary Principles Concerning the Beautiful Names and Attributes of Allāh) which is an exceptional book on the subject of ʿaqīdah authored by one of the greatest scholars of our era, al-Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Ṣāliḥ al-ʿUthaymīn [رحمه الله]

A simple, but well-founded and informative text which lists clear principles and their evidences from the Book and the Sunnah that guide the reader through the confusion and false claims of the ignorant to the clarity of belief in Allah’s Names & Attributes accomplished by the righteous early scholars of Islam.

Delivered here in brevity by Ustadh Abu Muadh Taqweem Aslam [حفظه الله] in three sessions. These sessions complement our ongoing study of Aqidah al-Wasitiyyah.

L02 - Principles in Names and Attributes of Allah - Ustādh Abu Muadh Taqweem

Khutbah: Sincere Intention

● These six principles are so clear and easy to comprehend.

● Allāh clarified these principles for everyone to understand and implement.

• Definition of what is a principle.

• A sign that Allāh wants good for you.

• Even though these principles are clear, sadly many misunderstand them.

• Those who prefer to follow what their forefathers were upon instead of the revelation which was sent down to the Messengers.

• Many have taken to just reading the Qur'ān for its reward only, without reflecting and pondering over it.

• What is the purpose behind seeking knowledge?

• From the means of obtaining the love of Allāh is reciting the Qur'ān with reflection. 

• The Qur'ān is a protection, a guidance, a barrier, a light, a cure and a mercy.

• The true objective behind the recitation of the Qur'ān. 




Lesson One The Six Fundamental Principles By Shaykhul Islām Muhammad bin 'Abdul Wahāb (رحمه الله)

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• The first principle: making the religion purely and sincerely for Allāh alone, without any partners.

• Sincerity to Allāh is the foundation of the entire religion. 

• Paradise is Allāh's mercy and the Hellfire is His justice.

• Sincerity is the key for any act of worship to be accepted.

• Definition of Shirk.

• From the tremendous virtues of Tawheed.

• The importance of knowing the truth and the falsehood in detail.

• The call to Tawheed is the call to salvation. 



Lesson Two  The Six Fundamental Principles   By Shaykhul Islām Muhammad bin 'Abdul Wahāb (رحمه الله)

- Ḥadīth #15: Honouring the Guest [cont’d]
- Explanation of Shaykh al-‘Uthaymīn (رحمه الله).
- The meaning of الضيف.
- Hospitality in a village vs large city. 
- Benefits from the ḥadīth. 
- The three types of speech and their rulings, with examples.
- A statement that encapsulates the importance of remaining silent.
- Narrations that encourage us to guard our tongues. 
- Ways in which we can honour our neighbours. 
- Examples of how the religion of Islām fosters affection, closeness and mutual acquaintance. 
- The obligation of honouring the guest, and what constitutes honouring. 
- The importance of presenting ourselves well and implementing what we have learnt. 
- Explanation of Shaykh al-Fawzān (حفظه الله). 
- The reason belief in the Last Day is mentioned.
- The necessity of preparing for the Day of Judgement.
- The calamity of not acting upon our knowledge. 
- The blessing of speech, and caution against using it to disobey Allāh. 
- “Not a word does he (or she) utter except that there is an observant (watcher) ready (to record).” [Sūrah Qāf 50:18]
- A principle regarding speech we all need to implement. 
- Striking a balance between speaking and remaining silent.
- How your treatment of your neighbour affects your īmān.
- The obligated and recommended period for which hospitality is due to the guest.  


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By Shaykh ul-Islam Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Abdil-Wahhab (رحمه الله)

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Read by Ustadh Abdul Rahman Mawsili (حفظه الله)

Delivered on:
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Some points covered during this lesson:

- Recap of the previous lesson.

- The levels of إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ in terms of knowledge and action.

- The five levels regarding knowledge of Allāh.

- The two levels regarding knowledge of His religion.

- The three basic elements necessary to be from the people of Paradise.

- The two levels that relate to action.

- The description of al-Asḥāb al-Yamīn.

- The description of al-Sābiqūn al-Muqarrabūn.

- The elevated level of ‘ubūdiyyah of a special group from al-Sābiqūn al-Muqarrabūn.

- Fifteen principles regarding ‘Ubūdiyyah.

- The categorisation of these principles.

- The five rulings as it relates to worship.

- ‘Ubūdiyyah of the heart.

- Acts of worship that are wājib upon the heart.

- The two levels/objectives of the niyyah.

- The necessity of establishing ‘ubūdiyyah in the heart.

- The muḥarramāt upon the heart, and its types.

- The reason these prohibited affairs arise in the heart.

- The levels of shahwah, and their rulings.

- ‘Ubūdiyyah of the tongue.

- Examples of wājib, mustaḥab, ḥarām and makrūh affairs related to the tongue.

- The difference of opinion amongst the Salaf regarding mubāḥ speech.

- How the tongue is different from all other limbs.

- ‘Ubūdiyyah of the limbs.

- The categorisation of these acts of worship as it relates to the five senses.

- The foundational principles present in Sūrah al-Fātiḥah.

- The stages of إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ by which the heart travels in its journey to Allāh (سبحانه وتعالى).

- 1. al-Yaqẓah .(اليقظة)

- The definition of .اليقظة

- The disturbance of the heart that is necessary in order to embark upon one’s journey.

- 2. al-‘Azm (العزم).

- The meaning of العزم.

- 3. al-Fikrah (الفكرة).

- The meaning of الفكرة.

- The absolute sufficiency of the guidance present in the Qur’ān.

- Caution against getting drawn into the social sciences and ideas of the kuffār as it relates to the genre of self-help, self-improvement, how to be successful etc.


L02 - Principles in Names and Attributes of Allah - Ustādh Abu Muadh Taqweem

Masjid Al-Huda