Belief in Allah: Islamic Creed Series 1

Belief in Allah – Islamic Creed Series (Vol. 1)
By Dr. ʿUmar S. al-Ashqar

Although the vast majority of mankind acknowledges the existence of a Creator or Supreme Being, their concepts and beliefs about Him vary greatly. Islam, through the Qurʾān and the Sunnah, affirms the existence and absolute Oneness of Allah, describing Him with the most perfect and sublime attributes. This enables the believer to form a correct understanding of his Lord and to establish a strong and meaningful connection with Him.

However, the influence of foreign philosophies and ideologies has led to the emergence of distorted concepts about Allah and His attributes within parts of the Muslim world. In this important work, Dr. ʿUmar S. al-Ashqar addresses these misunderstandings, clarifying the correct creed and refuting false notions that have crept into people’s minds.

He emphasizes that the proper way to understand the verses of the Qurʾān and the authentic hadiths concerning Allah and His attributes is the way of the early generations of this ummah—the Salaf. The book also examines contemporary ideas, such as the theory of evolution, critically analyzing and refuting them from an Islamic perspective.

In accordance with the Qurʾānic call to reflect upon the signs of Allah in the universe, Dr. al-Ashqar highlights various natural phenomena that clearly point to the existence and Oneness of the Almighty Creator. Through this, he firmly establishes the central principle of Islamic faith: Tawḥīd—the absolute Oneness of Allah.

This volume is the first in the renowned Islamic Creed Series, a comprehensive collection covering the essential aspects of ʿaqīdah:

1. Belief in Allah
2. The World of the Noble Angels
3. The World of the Jinn and Devils
4. The Messengers and the Messages
5. The Minor Resurrection
6. The Day of Resurrection
7. Paradise and Hell
8. Divine Will and Predestination

A foundational and essential read for anyone seeking a clear, authentic, and structured understanding of Islamic belief.