Allah’s Generosity and Justice[1] Section: Fiqh al-Akbar: “wa Allahu ta`ala… fadlan minhu”. Notes: Allah is generous (mutafaddal). Allah is just (`adil). Allah rewards anyone of His servants as He pleases; he may multiply the reward or He may not. Allah rewards His servant’s good actions (= the doctrine of ‘merit’) according to His own promise … Continue reading
Category Archives: Fiqh al-Akbar Commentary (al-Maghnisawi)
Notes from the study of the small treatise on early Islamic doctrines from within the analytic tradition of medieval Muslim philosophy.
21. Sharh Fiqh al-Akbar_The Prophets Family
The Family of the Prophet (SAW)_ al-Fiqh al-Akbar[1] Section: Fiqh al-Akbar: “wa Abu Talib… rusul Allah (SAW)”. Notes: Abu Talib was the Prophet’s (SAW) uncle. Abu Talib died a disbeliever.[2] The Rawafidah believed the opposite.[3] Abu Talib denied the Shahadah on his death bed.[4] ** The Prophet’s father died a disbeliever. Qasim (= 1st born … Continue reading
14. Sharh Fiqh al-Akbar_Knowledge of Allah
Sharh Fiqh al-Akbar_ Knowledge of Allah Sharh Fiqh al-Akbar: “na`rifu Allah ta`ala…fi dhalika kullihi” Notes: We know Allah to the extent He has made us responsible to know him (haqq ma`rifatihi).[1] Allah has described Himself in the Qur’an (wasafa nafsahu fi kitabihi). Allah’s self-descriptions include Attributes and Beautiful names (al-asma’ al-husna). We are capable of … Continue reading
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