About The Book

The fundamental doctrines that make up the Islamic belief have been documented in creedal texts. One that is considered to capture the sound expression of Islamic belief is that written by Islam’s most eminent scholar, Abū Ḥāmid al-Ghazālī (d. 505/1111). Its simplicity has made it an appealing text to teach and learn since it was written.

One commentary of the text, relatively unknown among English readership is that of the 15th century CE Shādhilī Ṣūfī reformer of Morocco Sīdī Aḥmad Zarrūq (d. 899/1493) entitled Ightinām al-Fawā’id fī Sharḥ Qawaʿid al-ʿAqa’id. Its descriptive lucidity and simplicity make it an ideal commentary for readers seeking familiarity with the major terms, ideas and arguments of orthodox Sunnī Islamic doctrine.