متن العقیدة الطحاوية

ABOUT THE BOOK

This book is a carefully verified and annotated edition of the Tahawiyyah Creed, prepared with scholarly precision and educational clarity.

The text has been meticulously compared with sixty-three handwritten manuscripts and multiple printed editions to ensure the highest level of accuracy. Any significant variations or additions have been documented in the footnotes, and the text itself has been corrected where necessary. The commentary has been kept concise, highlighting only what is essential in order to avoid unnecessary length.

The book presents the creed according to the methodology of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama‘ah, particularly in matters concerning the Attributes of Allah and related theological issues, while briefly indicating schools that diverged from this orthodox approach.

A modern, clear Arabic translation of the Tahawiyyah Creed is included, written in accessible standard Arabic commonly used in the Indian subcontinent and other regions, making it easier for students to understand. This translation is placed at the end of the book as an independent section.

The introduction provides valuable context, including a discussion on the distinction between divine and human attributes, a brief overview of the commentary on the Tahawiyyah Creed by the renowned scholar Muhammad Taqi al-Qasimi رحمه الله تعالى, a short biography of Imam al-Tahawi رحمه الله تعالى, a definition of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama‘ah, and an outline of major theological topics and their rulings.

This work is an essential reference for students and readers seeking an authentic, reliable, and accessible presentation of Islamic creed.