Names & Attributes of Allah (Al-Qawa’id al-Muthla)

Al-Qawaid Al-Muthla: Exemplary Principles Concerning the Beautiful Names and Attributes of Allah

By Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen

Course Overview:

Al-Qawaid Al-Muthla is a profound work by Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen, offering exceptional clarity on the proper understanding of the beautiful Names and Attributes of Allah. The text systematically outlines the fundamental principles concerning Allah’s Names and Attributes as understood by the early righteous predecessors (Salaf), providing a robust foundation for the correct Islamic creed.

The book serves as a refutation to various misguided ideologies and false claims advanced by certain theologists and groups. By establishing the principles derived from authentic sources—the Qur’an and Hadith—Shaykh Al-Uthaymeen ensures that students of knowledge grasp the correct approach to the subject matter, with a focus on safeguarding the purity of belief and avoiding misinterpretation.

Course Objectives:

•To study the foundational principles regarding the Names and Attributes of Allah.

•To understand the correct methodology of interpreting the divine Names and Attributes as outlined by the early Salaf.

•To learn how to refute misinterpretations and deviant ideologies about Allah’s Names and Attributes.

•To strengthen one’s belief in the oneness and perfection of Allah through a deep understanding of His Names and Attributes.