al-Islam Usuluhu wa Mabadiuhu

al-Islam Usuluhu wa Mabadiuhu (Islam: Its Fundamentals and Principles) is a concise introductory work on Islamic creed and practices by Muhammad ibn Abd Allah ibn Salih al-Suhaym Manhaj al-Shaykh 'Abd al-…+1. Written to present the core tenets of Islam to non-Muslims and new converts, it was first published by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Dawah and Guidance in Saudi Arabia in 1421 AH (2000–2001 CE) al-Ayat al-Quraniyya al-W…+1.

Background and Purpose

The author completed the text in Riyadh on 13 Shawwal 1420 AH al-Islam Usuluhu wa Mabad…. He noted that Islamic centers abroad and institutions such as the Publications Affairs Agency at the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs frequently received requests from new converts and outreach centers for a brief book suitable for translation into various languages al-Islam Usuluhu wa Mabad…+1. Existing works were often written primarily for Muslims, delved into excessive jurisprudential detail, or contained issues that limited their utility for non-Muslim readers al-Islam Usuluhu wa Mabad….

Al-Suhaym composed the book to address this shortage as a concise manual for conveying the message of Islam al-Islam Usuluhu wa Mabad…. He also granted general permission for the text to be printed and translated into any language, on the condition that translators remain faithful to the original meaning and provide him with copies of their translations al-Islam Usuluhu wa Mabad….

Structure and Methodology

The work was deliberately designed to be accessible and light like an instructional guide, avoiding heavy academic divisions into formal parts and subchapters al-Islam Usuluhu wa Mabad…. Its pedagogical framework relies on foundational, comprehensive prophetic traditions, particularly the Prophet's ﷺ instructions to Mu'adh ibn Jabal when dispatching him to Yemen and the hadith of Jibril outlining Islam, Iman (faith), and Ihsan (spiritual excellence) al-Islam Usuluhu wa Mabad…+1.

The author avoided engaging in secondary debates or elaborating on polemical doubts, choosing instead to establish foundational proofs and principles directly al-Islam Usuluhu wa Mabad…. He corroborated each theological topic with verses from the Quran, noting the persuasive impact of direct scripture upon seekers of truth al-Islam Usuluhu wa Mabad….

Contents and Themes

The book addresses essential questions concerning human existence and religion, covering:

• The existence, lordship, and absolute oneness of God (tawhid in rububiyya and uluhiyya) al-Islam Usuluhu wa Mabad…+1.
• The creation of the universe, the creation and honoring of mankind, and the purpose of human life al-Islam Usuluhu wa Mabad…+1.
• The sending of prophets and messengers, the condition of earlier revealed religions, and the finality of Muhammad's ﷺ prophethood al-Islam Usuluhu wa Mabad…+1.
• The linguistic and religious definition of Islam as submission to God, explaining why the religion is named after this universal quality rather than an individual or a tribe Mawqi al-Islam Su'al wa J….
• The pillars of Islam and faith, the preservation and nature of the Quran, and Islamic social principles, including the honoring and rights of women Mawqi al-Islam Su'al wa J…+1.