Al-Haa’iyyah Poem

This course is based on the Al-Ḥā’iyyah , a short poem written by Imam Ibn Abi Dawood, the son of the famous hadith scholar Imam Abu Dawood. The poem has 33 lines and teaches key Islamic beliefs in a simple way. It covers belief in Allah, following the Prophet ﷺ, avoiding religious innovations (bid‘ah), loving the Prophet’s companions and belief in the Day of Judgment.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to the Poem and Its Author

2. Core Beliefs of Ahlus-Sunnah

3. Belief in Allah and His Attributes

4. The Qur’an as the Uncreated Word of Allah

5. Following the Prophet ﷺ and Avoiding Innovation

6. Belief in the Unseen and the Afterlife

7. Loving and Respecting the Companions

8. Staying Firm Against Deviant Beliefs

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Poem Haiyah Of ibn Dawud (Arabic)

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