The Six Fundamental Principles (Usul Sittah)

The Six Fundamental Principles (al-Uṣūl al-Sittah) a concise yet powerful foundation of Islamic creed that clarifies the path of Ahl al-Sunnah and exposes the roots of deviation in belief and methodology. Delivered by Shaykh Ibrāhīm Ibn ‘AbdiDhāhir, the course provides clarity, balance, and depth in understanding the core principles that safeguard a Muslim’s ‘aqīdah.

Drawing from the Qur’an, Sunnah, and the explanations of the scholars, this course equips students with the tools needed to recognise truth, avoid confusion, and remain steadfast upon the correct manhaj in an age of misinformation and doubt.

Students will learn:

• An overview of the Six Fundamental Principles and their importance in Islamic belief

• How deviation often stems from abandoning clear principles of the Qur’an and Sunnah

• The dangers of blind following (taqlīd) when it contradicts clear evidence

• The correct understanding of unity, obedience, and the position of the scholars

• How these principles protect one’s faith from innovation and misguidance

• Practical applications of these principles in contemporary challenges

The course is delivered by Shaykh Ibrāhīm Ibn ‘AbdiDhāhir Ibn Muḥammad Ibn Nūr (Abū Muslim), a graduate of Umm al-Qurā University, Faculty of Sharī‘ah and Islamic Studies. Having studied Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), theology (‘aqīdah), and hadith under recognised scholars in both the UK and Saudi Arabia, and having been granted multiple ijāzāt, the Shaykh brings both academic depth and practical clarity to this essential topic.

Ideal for students of knowledge and anyone seeking a firm grounding in sound Islamic creed and methodology.