Course Outline

1. Introduction
   • Biography of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah
   • Historical background and purpose of writing Aqeedatul-Waasitiyyah
2. Chapter 1: The Foundations of Islamic Belief
   • The definition of Aqeedah
   • Importance of adhering to the Quran and Sunnah
3. Chapter 2: Tawheed – The Oneness of Allah
   • Categories of tawheed (rububiyyah, uluhiyyah, and asma wa sifat)
   • The danger of shirk
4. Chapter 3: Belief in Allah’s Names and Attributes
   • The principle of affirming Allah’s names and attributes without distortion, denial, or anthropomorphism
   • The difference between Allah’s attributes and those of His creation
5. Chapter 4: Belief in the Quran and Sunnah
   • The Quran as the uncreated word of Allah
   • The role of the Sunnah in understanding the creed
6. Chapter 5: Belief in the Unseen
   • Angels, the Day of Judgment, and the afterlife
   • Qadr (Divine Decree): belief in Allah’s perfect knowledge and wisdom
7. Chapter 6: The Principles of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah
   • Unity in belief and practice
   • Following the path of the Salaf (righteous predecessors)
8. Chapter 7: Rejection of Deviant Beliefs
   • Common misconceptions and innovations in creed
   • The danger of theological deviations
9. Chapter 8: Characteristics of a Believer with Correct Aqeedah
   • How correct Aqeedah manifests in character and actions
10. Conclusion
    • Reflection on the significance of Aqeedatul-Waasitiyyah
    • Practical steps to implement the teachings of the book