Sharh al-Aqida al-Wasitiyya li Khalid al-Muslih
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Sharh al-Aqida al-Wasitiyya is a contemporary Islamic theological commentary by Khalid al-Muslih on the foundational creedal treatise al-Aqida al-Wasitiyya by Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728 AH / 1328 CE) . It serves to elucidate the doctrines and tenets of Sunni theology (Ahl al-Sunna wa-l-Jama'a) articulated in the original text .
Context and Methodology
The work exists as both a written textual compilation and a series of taught lectures by Khalid al-Muslih. In his compiled commentary—titled Sharh al-Aqida al-Wasitiyya min Kalam Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (Explanation of al-Aqida al-Wasitiyya from the Words of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah)—al-Muslih gathered and arranged explanatory excerpts directly from Ibn Taymiyyah's wider corpus to clarify the themes and issues encapsulated in the Wasitiyya . In presenting his commentary, al-Muslih adopted an approach centered on highlighting core theological rules (qawa'id), overarching statements, and fundamental principles of the creed of Ahl al-Sunna wa-l-Jama'a, while deliberately avoiding extraneous digressions not directly related to the text's doctrinal points .
Scope and Content
The commentary addresses the comprehensive range of theological topics outlined in al-Aqida al-Wasitiyya, including:
- Divine Names and Attributes (al-asma' wa-l-sifat): Affirming what God and His Messenger have affirmed without alteration (tahrif), denial (ta'til), describing the modality (takyif), or likening to creation (tamthil) .
- Eschatology and Resurrection (al-ma'ad): Belief in the afterlife and resurrection following death .
- Faith and Divine Decree (al-iman wa-l-qadr): The definition and principles of faith and predestination, encompassing both good and evil aspects of decree .
- Practical Conduct (al-maslak al-'amali): The practical and ethical behavior characteristic of Ahl al-Sunna wa-l-Jama'a, an area given specific focus in the concluding chapters of the treatise .
Publication
The compilation Sharh al-Aqida al-Wasitiyya min Kalam Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah was published in its first edition in 1421 AH (2000–2001 CE) by Dar Ibn al-Jawzi in Dammam, comprising 216 pages .
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