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
Introduction to the Poem and Its Author
Core Beliefs of Ahlus-Sunnah
Belief in Allah and His Attributes
The Qur’an as the Uncreated Word of Allah
Following the Prophet ﷺ and Avoiding Innovation
Belief in the Unseen and the Afterlife
Loving and Respecting the Companions
Staying Firm Against Deviant Beliefs
