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Abd al-Hadi al-Umari

Mukhtasar al-Mukhtasar fi Bayan Aqidat Ahl al-Sunna wal-Athar

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Mukhtasar al-Mukhtasar fi Bayan Aqidat Ahl al-Sunna wal-Athar

Mukhtasar al-Mukhtasar fi Bayan Aqidat Ahl al-Sunna wal-Athar (The Abridgment of the Abridgment in Clarifying the Creed of the People of the Sunnah and Hadith Traditions) is a contemporary theological treatise written by Dr. Abd al-Hadi ibn Awad al-Umari and published in 1441 AH / 2019 CE . The book presents a concise overview of the core tenets, terminology, and methodology of Ahl al-Sunna wal-Jama'ah .

Purpose and Composition

The author, a member of the Saudi Scientific Society for Creed, Religions, Sects, and Confessions at the Islamic University of Medina, prepared the treatise as a focused guide to Islamic orthodox creed . He notes that although the Prophet Muhammad established the correct creed throughout his mission, deviating sects emerged after the era of the Rightly Guided Caliphate, leading to confusion among many Muslims; the work was conceived to clarify the upright methodology of Ahl al-Sunna wal-Jama'ah and distinguish it from the distortions of dissenting groups .

Structure and Contents

The book is arranged into an introduction, two primary chapters, a conclusion, a bibliography of cited sources, and a topical index :

  • Introduction (المقدمة): Provides an opening preface quoting Ahmad ibn Hanbal's prologue to al-Radd ala al-Zanadiqa wal-Jahmiyya on the virtue of scholars who preserve religious guidance against deviation .
  • Chapter One: Definition of Ahl al-Sunna wal-Jama'ah (التعريف بأهل السنة والجماعة): Divided into five sections covering:
    1. The linguistic and technical definitions of Ahl al-Sunna, explaining both its broader scope (encompassing all Muslims except the Rafidites) and its specific scope (denoting those free from heretical innovations) .
    2. The linguistic and conventional definitions of the Sunna among hadith scholars, legal theorists (usuliyyun), and creed authors .
    3. The linguistic and technical definitions of the Jama'ah as adherence to the truth and the consensus of the Companions .
    4. The historical emergence of the term Ahl al-Sunna wal-Jama'ah from early Islam and the scriptural texts .
    5. The textual proofs establishing the naming and designation of Ahl al-Sunna wal-Jama'ah .
  • Chapter Two: Characteristics of Ahl al-Sunna wal-Jama'ah (سمات أهل السنة والجماعة): Comprises three sections addressing:
    1. The alternative titles by which Ahl al-Sunna are recognized to distinguish them from others .
    2. The defining traits and hallmarks of Ahl al-Sunna wal-Jama'ah .
    3. The epistemological sources of receiving and deriving religious doctrine (masadir al-talaqqi) among Ahl al-Sunna .
  • Conclusion (الخاتمة): Recapitulates the principal findings and doctrinal definitions presented throughout the research .

Publication

The work was published in its first edition in 1441 AH / 2019 CE in a single volume .

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