Kitab Al Iman

Kitab Al-Iman

Kitab Al-Iman

Book of Faith represents the first complete English translation of the important and well-known work Kitab Al-Iman, written by the renowned scholar Ibn Taymiyyah. The concept of Iman, faith, is fundamental to Islam. Iman has served to define the nature of Muslim life and the essence of the religion as a whole. Ibn Taymiyyah's own deep conviction and understanding of Iman is based on the interpretations of the Quran, Hadith, sayings and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and the conduct of the pious ancestors of the first three Islamic centuries . Ibn Taymiyyah was born in Syria on 22 January (661/1263). Throughout history, he is considered one of the very few distinguished scholars of Islam. From an early age, Ibn Taymiyyah was firmly grounded in Islamic traditional education, with emphasis on the Quran Hadith, and the Arabic language. His prolific works have served to reaffirm traditional Islamic understanding. Ibn Taymiyyah's scholarly contributions resulted in numerous books and treaties.

Book of Faith (Kitab Al-Iman)

Kitab al-Iman is one of the most significant theological works of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, addressing the foundational Islamic concept of Iman (faith) with precision and depth. Composed in a period marked by intense theological disputes, this treatise presents a powerful defense of orthodox Islamic creed, rooted firmly in the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and the understanding of the pious predecessors (al-salaf al-salih). In this groundbreaking work, Ibn Taymiyyah clarifies the distinction and interrelationship between Iman, Islam, and Ihsan, affirming that faith is not mere belief in the heart but a synthesis of speech, action, and conviction. He refutes the views of various sects-including the Murji'ites, Jahmites, Mu'tazilites, and Ash'arites-who either divorced Iman from action or misrepresented its nature. The translator's extensive introduction offers crucial biographical insights into Ibn Taymiyyah's life, trials, and scholarly legacy, setting the context for this remarkable work. The book also explores theological concepts such as the increase and decrease of Iman, the semantic nuances of Qur'anic language, and the debated issue of istithnaʾ (exception in faith statements). This edition, based on multiple authoritative Arabic manuscripts, brings together rigorous scholarship, historical background, and doctrinal clarity, making it an indispensable reference for students of Islamic theology, scholars of creed (ʿaqīdah), and readers interested in the intellectual heritage of Sunni orthodoxy.