Lumʿat al-Iʿtiqād, authored by Shaykh al-Islām Ibn Qudāmah, is a summarized manual that presents the traditional orthodox creed of Islām. It has been recognized and utilized as a teaching manual throughout the ages providing both the novice with a solid foundation and the expert with a credible resource. Topics include the following. The Divine Attributes - The Kalam of Allah and the Quran - al-Qada and al-Qadr - The Definition of Iman - Prophetic Reports of the Unseen - The Prophet's Companions - People Guaranteed Jannah - Protocols Related to the Ruler - Innovation and Innovators