What is ‘Aqeedah? ‘Aqeedah refers to those matters which are believed in, with certainty and conviction, in one’s heart and soul. They are not tainted with any doubt or uncertainty. The Arabic word ‘aqeedah stems from the root ‘aqada, which conveys meanings of certainty, affirmation, confirmation, etc. In the Quran, Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): "Allah will not punish you for what is unintentional in your oaths, but He will punish you for your deliberate oaths (bima ‘aqqadtum al-ayman)…" [al-Maidah 5:89] The verb paraphrased here as "deliberate oaths" is ‘aqqada/ta’qeed, which refers to when one has determination in the heart. It may be said in Arabic, ‘aqada’l-habl (the rope was tied), i.e., it was pulled tight together. The word i’tiqad (belief) is also derived from this root, and has the meaning of tying up and making strong. The phrase a’taqadtu kadhaa (I believe such and such) means: I am convinced of it in my heart; this is a rational conviction. In Islam, ‘aqeedah is the matter of knowledge. The Muslim must believe in his heart and have faith and conviction, with no doubts or misgivings, because Allah has told him about ‘aqeedah in His Book and via His Revelations to His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Principles of ‘Aqeedah The principles of ‘aqeedah are those which Allah has commanded us to believe in, as mentioned in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning): "The Messenger believes in what has been sent down to him from his Lord, and (so do) the believers. Each one believes in Allah, His Angels, His Books and His Messengers. They say, ‘We make no distinction between one and another of His Messengers’ – and they say, ‘We hear, and we obey. (We seek) Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the return (of all).’" [al-Baqarah 2:285] - and as defined by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in the famous hadeeth which describes how Jibreel came to him and asked him about Islam etc.: "Iman (faith) is to believe in Allah, His angels, His Books, the meeting with Him on the Last Day, His Messengers, and the Day of Resurrection." So in Islam, ‘aqeedah refers to the matters which are known from the Quran and sound ahadeeth, and which the Muslim must believe in his heart, in acknowledgement of the truth of Allaah and His Messenger. And Allah knows best. Support DEC your masjid and make a one-off donation or give regularly from as little as £7 a month Jazak’Allah Khayr – whatever you donate will come back to benefit you Insha’Allah as whatever is spent in the way of Allah is an investment in the future and the next life. May He, the Most Merciful, keep our hearts attached to the Mosque and connected to His cause – Ameen. جَزاكَ اللهُ خَـيْراً May Allah reward you with good. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUHPTjYFraA

https://www.launchgood.com/campaign/help_masjid_darussalam_to_return_qardehasanah?src=1232751 The twenty-fourth juz and twenty-fifth juz consist of the Ha Meem surahs which are Makkan surahs that share a theme about the message, and the qualities of those who embrace it. About these surahs, Ibn Masud  said, “The Ha Meem surahs are the beautiful gardens of the Qur’an.” There are various passages in Surah Fussilat that were revealed due to specific incidents in the Makkan era. Surat Az-Zumar continued Juz 24 continues with Surat Zumar. The unthankful person is selfish, follows whims and desires therefore, “The evil of what they did will distress them. The sinners will suffer the distress as a result of their deeds, and they won’t escape” (51). Surat al-Mumin – The believer The next Surah is Surat al-Mumin, it opens with the claim, “This is a revelation from Allah the Almighty, the Knower” (2). The disbelievers denied this, so arguments from human history, experience and the natural world are presented. Their denial is based on false pride of knowledge and wealth, which deludes them. They mistakenly think material things will save them and that they have no need of the Almighty. Materialism is a strong attachment to worldly things to the extent that the people don’t believe in anything other than the practical problems of their lives. “So, when Our Messengers came to them with clear signs, they smugly continued to enjoy their knowledge and eventually were engulfed by the punishment they mocked” (83). The final section of the Surah describes the way crowds of wicked people will be hurled into hell. The angels will ask, “Didn’t messengers from among you come to recite your Lord’s verses and warn you of the meeting on this Day?” (71). They will regretful. This is the purpose of presenting the Hereafter in the present: to jolt and awaken us. At the end, we read about the dignified entry of the believers into Paradise, with angels singing the praises of the Lord. You were unable to hide yourselves from your hearing, and your sight, and your skins, to prevent them from testifying against you, and you imagined that Allah was unaware of much of what you do. It is that thought of yours about your Lord that led you to ruin—so you became of the losers. These verses were revealed because of the disbelievers who wondered whether Allah could hear them. They would meet in secret and discuss their plots to end the dawah in Makkah. In secret, the Makkan leaders committed great evil and planned greater evils. These verses were revealed to warn them that nothing is hidden from Allah. Our own limbs will testify against us or for us on the Last Day. Allah sees all, hears all, and has knowledge of everything, and nothing escapes His Will. Surely, those who say: “Our Lord is Allah,” and then remain firm, the angels will descend upon them saying: “Do not fear, and do not grieve, but rejoice in the news of the Garden which you were promised.” This verse was revealed in response to the songs and stories the Quraysh used to interrupt the recitation of the Qur’an. This verse was revealed in praise of Abu Bakr Ra who replied to the behavior of the disbelievers in a dignified manner that brought people to Islam. The Quraysh did not see the value of Islam, but Abu Bakr Ra did. He knew that the real reward for believing was in the afterlife. This verse also gives us a glimpse of what a good ending looks like. The righteous believer does not face fear or sadness when dying, as the angels will greet him with reassurance and glad tidings. 73 Tafsir al-Qurtubi, 15:253. 74 Qur’an 41:22–23. 75 Qur’an 41:30. And who is better in speech than someone who calls to Allah, and acts with integrity, and says, “I am of those who submit”? Good and evil are not equal. Repel evil with good, and the person who was your enemy becomes like an intimate friend. This verse gives us a glimpse of the dawah methodology of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and the result of his method. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was always kind and polite in his dealings with his enemies. As a result, many of them eventually softened, gave him an honest hearing, and finally converted to Islam. Umar Ibn al-Khattab Ra, Amr Ibn Al-As Ra, Khalid Ibn Walid Ra, Suhail Ibn Amr Ra and Abu Sufyan Ra are all examples of people who started as enemies of Islam, and later became among its staunchest defenders. This verse also teaches us not to write anyone off. We do not know for whom Allah has written guidance in the future. Our role is to call to Islam with wisdom and always give people hope for redemption through repentance. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLfLIsy97sY