Explanation of ‘Aqidah ar-Raziyayn [15 Lessons]

A series of lessons in explaining a concise yet comprehensive treatise in Aqeedah authored by the earliest Imams of hadith Abu Hatim ar-Razi (277h) and Abu Zur’ah ar-Razi (264h). In this treatise they narrate the Aqeedah of the early generations of the Muslims.

Lesson 1: Download Lesson 1

In this lesson, you will learn:

• Introduction to ‘Aqidah – Its meaning and importance;
• Historical reasons for deviation in ‘Aqidah;
• Names for ‘Aqidah in the books of the Salaf

Lesson 2: Download Lesson 2

In this lesson, you will learn:

• A reading of the whole text to provide context to the treatise, the whole text is read and translated with brief commentary.

Lesson 3:Download Lesson 3

In this lesson, you will learn:

• The correct belief regarding iman and proofs for it;
• Who were the Murjia and the sects within them;
• The justice of Ahlus Sunnah towards the people of innovation;
• who are Murjia al-Fuqaha;
• The different types of Kufr;
• The ruling of saying “I am a mu’min insha’Allah”.

Lesson 4: Download Lesson 4

In this lesson, you will learn:

• The correct belief with regards to the Qur’an and the speech of Allah;
• The attribute of voice;
• The stages of al-Qadr;
• Why evil is not ascribed to Allah and the falsehood of justifying sins using Qadr as a justification.

Lesson 5: Download Lesson 5

In this lesson, you will learn:

• The correct belief regarding the sahabah;
• The virtue of the Rightly Guided Caliphs,;
• Those who were given the glad tidings of Jannah;
• The belief of the Rafidha, who they are and why they were named Raafidha,
• Why we should not call them Shia;
• The correct stance towards the disputes which occurred between some of the sahabah.

Lesson 6: Download Lesson 6

In this lesson, you will learn:

• The correct belief regarding Allah being above his ‘Arsh;
• The different types of evidence to prove the elevated state of Allah;
• The description of the ‘Arsh and Kursi;
• The meaning of the two attributes of Allah: “al-Fawqiyyah” (Allah being above creation) and “al-Ma’iyyah” (Allah being with creation);
• A mention of some of the groups who deviated in this belief.

Lesson 7: Download Lesson 7

In this lesson, you will learn:

• The belief of Ahlus Sunnah regarding the believers seeing Allah in the Hereafter;
• The three matters which the groups of innovation agreed upon;
• The two types of sight the belief of the Mu’tazilah and Ash’arees with regards to seeing Allah;
• Will the Kuffar see and speak to Allah in the Day of Resurrection?

Lesson 8: Download Lesson 8

In this lesson, you will learn:

• The belief of Ahlus Sunnah regarding: Jannah (Paradise), Jahannam (Hellfire), Siraat (the bridge over the Fire) and the Qantara, Mizaan (the scales of justice) and Al-Haudh (the pond of the Prophet (sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam) for the believers) and Al-Kawthar;
• The sequence of events on the Day of Resurrection.

Lesson 9: Download Lesson 9

In this lesson, you will learn:

• The belief of Ahlus Sunnah regarding: the intercession (shafa’ah) of the Prophet (sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam);
• The punishment and questioning in the grave;
• Iman in the angels and the resurrection.

Lesson 10: Download Lesson 10

In this lesson, you will learn:

• The belief of Ahlus Sunnah regarding Muslims who commit major sins;
• Showing obedience to Muslim rulers even if they are corrupt;
• Why the Khawaarij and Mu’tazila deviated regarding this;
• The definition of “Kabair” (Major sins);
• The statement of Umar (radhiAllaahu anhu) regarding judging people’s intentions.

Lesson 11: Download Lesson 11

In this lesson, you will learn:

• The obligation upon a Muslim towards the Muslim rulers;
• How advice is given to a Muslim ruler;
• How a Muslim reacts to  evil from a Muslim ruler;
• The importance of the pledge of allegiance;
• 9 principles regarding obedience to the Muslim ruler;
• The conditions of jihad;
• The intent behind the term “Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama’ah.

Lesson 12: Download Lesson 12

In this lesson, you will learn:

• Why a person cannot say “I am a true Mu’min”;
• It is not permitted to call somebody a martyr;
• What are the origins of the Jahmiyyah and Jahm Ibn Safwaan;
• The history of the Rafidhah and why they are given this name;
• Who are the Khawaarij, Qadariyyah and Mu’tazilah;
• Modern day examples of such sects

Lesson 13: Download Lesson 13

In this lesson, you will learn:

• A person who says “the Qur’an is created” has committed disbelief;
• The history and context of this deviation;
• General principles in understanding the names, attributes, descriptions and actions of Allah;

Lesson 14: Download Lesson 14

In this lesson, you will learn:

• One of the signs of Ahl Al-Bid’ah is insulting and mocking the scholars of Ahlus Sunnah;
• Examples of nicknames and insults used by the Zanadiqah, Jahmiyyah, Rafidhah and Qadariyyah against Ahlus Sunnah;
• Where does the name Zanadiqah come from and who are they?
• A warning against entering into disputes between the scholars or taking sides.

Lesson 15: Download Lesson 15

In this lesson, you will learn:

• Definitions of Bid’ah;
• The types and levels of Bid’ah;
• Where Bid’ah occurs;
• How to interact with an innovator;
• Guidelines with regards to boycotting an innovator