Explanation of Al-Aqidah Al-Wasitiya, reports of Muhammad bin Ibrahim

Explanation of Al-Aqidah Al-Wasitiya Reportings of Muhammad bin Ibrahim Explanation of "Al-Aqidah Al-Wasitiya" from the reportings of: His Eminence Sheikh Muhammad bin Ibrahim Al Sheikh, may Allah have mercy on him (1311–1389 AH) Mufti of the Saudi lands, and Chief Justice and Islamic Affairs The only copy of the first documented explanation since the time of Sheikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy on him, written by: His Eminence Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman bin Qasim, may Allah have mercy on him (1345–1421 AH) Verified by his son: His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Abdul Mohsin bin Muhammad Al Qasim, may Allah guide him Imam and preacher of the Prophet's Mosque This explanation is distinguished by several matters, including: • That it is an explanation by a firm scholar and one of the imams of الدعوة (call to Islam). • That it is the first comprehensive documented explanation of "Al-Aqidah Al-Wasitiya" since the time of the author, and it is the only copy of his explanation. • That it is a collection of his explanations of Al-Aqidah Al-Wasitiya eight times. • That it is derived from the Book of Allah, the Sunnah of His Messenger ﷺ, and the sayings of the Salaf of the Ummah, may Allah have mercy on them. • That it explains each sentence of the text with a thorough explanation, addressing every word within it. • The richness of its words, the precision of its expressions, and the clarity and ease of understanding. • The scholar’s care in establishing the correct creed and solidifying it as an original; with a keen effort to respond to opponents through follow-up. • This explanation reflects the clarity of truth, the strength of its proof, and the collapse of falsehood and the weakness of the doubts of its followers. • It contains valuable scientific investigations and insights. The verification is distinguished by many matters, including: • The inclusion of detailed headings in the margins of the explanation, clarifying the intended meaning and summarizing the benefits. • Extracting Hadiths with concise wording. • Attributing quotations and documenting آثار (sayings, reports, or evidences) from their sources. • Clarifying the meanings of unfamiliar words. • Translating the mentioned figures, and providing information about sects and groups, and indicating the locations of countries and places. From the reportings of: His Eminence Sheikh Muhammad bin Ibrahim Al Sheikh, may Allah have mercy on him (1311–1389 AH) Mufti of the Saudi lands and Chief Justice and Islamic Affairs The only copy of the first documented explanation since the time of Sheikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy on him, written by: His Eminence Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman bin Qasim, may Allah have mercy on him (1345–1421 AH) Verified by his son: His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Abdul Mohsin bin Muhammad Al Qasim, may Allah guide him Imam and preacher of the Prophet's Mosque