Islamic Creed Based on Qur'an and Sunnah offers readers a direct path to understanding authentic Islamic theology through a carefully structured question-and-answer format. Written by Muhammad Bin Jamil Zino, a teacher at Darul Hadith Al Khairiya in Makkah, this work presents Islamic doctrine as Muslims have traditionally learned it: through systematic engagement with the Qur'an and authenticated prophetic traditions.
The book's thirteen thematic sections progress logically from foundational concepts to specific applications. Beginning with the Pillars of Islam and Faith, the work establishes the theological framework that defines Muslim belief. Readers encounter detailed explanations of Tawhid (Divine Unity) in its three dimensions: recognizing Allah's unique Lordship, directing all worship exclusively to Him, and affirming His Names and Attributes without distortion.
A substantial portion addresses shirk (polytheism)-its various forms, manifestations, and grave consequences. The author distinguishes between major and minor shirk, explaining how practices like supplicating to the dead, seeking help from the absent, consulting fortune-tellers, and wearing amulets contradict Islamic monotheism. This section provides practical guidance for recognizing and avoiding polytheistic practices that persist in some Muslim communities.
The work examines intercession comprehensively, clarifying permissible forms (supplication through Allah's Names and righteous deeds) from forbidden practices (directing supplications to deceased prophets or saints). Readers gain understanding of the Prophet Muhammad's role as messenger and intercessor, avoiding both excessive veneration and insufficient respect.
Contemporary issues receive careful attention: the application of Islamic law (Shari'ah), the status of jihad, proper understanding of wala (loyalty) to fellow believers, and Muslims' relationship with non-Muslims. The author addresses innovation (bid'ah) in religious practice, providing criteria for distinguishing between forbidden innovations and sanctioned good practices.
Each answer integrates Qur'anic verses and authenticated hadith with full citations, allowing readers to verify sources and develop confidence in the material's authenticity. The bilingual presentation-Arabic text with transliteration and translation-enables engagement with original sources while ensuring comprehension.
The final section presents powerful supplications from the Prophet's teachings, including the prayer for relief from grief and the supplication that brings divine response. These practical elements demonstrate how theological knowledge translates into daily spiritual practice.
This work serves students, teachers, new Muslims, and anyone seeking deeper understanding of Islamic theology from within the tradition itself. Its evidence-based approach and accessible format make it an invaluable resource for Islamic education programs, personal study, and interfaith understanding.
Table of Contents
I. The Pillars of Islam
II. The Pillars of Faith
III. Human beings' duty to Allah
IV. Forms and benefits of Tawhid
V. Conditions for Allah's acceptance of our deeds
VI. Major Shirk (Shirk Akbar) and its manifestations
VII. Types of Major Shirk (Shirk Akbar)
VIII. Minor Shirk (Shirk Asghar)
IX. Intercession
X. Jihad (fighting), Wala (loyalty), and Hukm (rule)
XI. Living according to the Qur'an and Hadith
XII. Sunna and Bid'ah (Innovations in the Religion)
XIII. The prayer (invocation) which is answered
