Sharh al-Aqida al-Tahawiya - Salih Al al-Shaykh = Ithaf al-Sail bima fi al-Tahawiya min masail
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Sharh al-Aqida al-Tahawiya, also titled Ithaf al-Sail bima fi al-Tahawiya min Masa'il (Gift to the Inquirer Concerning the Issues in al-Tahawiyya), is a contemporary commentary on the foundational creed of Abu Ja'far al-Tahawi (d. 321 AH) delivered and authored by Salih ibn Abd al-Aziz Al al-Shaykh .
Background and Origin
The work originated as an educational lecture series delivered by Salih Al al-Shaykh in the city of Riyadh, beginning on Saturday, 13 Dhu al-Qi‘dah 1417 AH . These recorded lessons were later transcribed and circulated as a comprehensive written commentary .
Method and Content
In his introduction to the commentary, the author notes that Islamic scholars have long encouraged teaching and explaining al-Tahawi's treatise because it presents core theological tenets in a concise and clear formulation . He observes that the contents of al-Tahawi's creed align in the vast majority of topics with the doctrines upheld by the scholars of Hadith and Athar (Ahl al-Sunna wa-l-Jama'a) .
Throughout the work, the commentary analyzes the specific articles of faith laid out in the text, emphasizing adherence to the Sunnah, following the approach of the early generations (al-Salaf), and aligning doctrinal affirmations with scriptural texts .
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