Sharh Tahawiyyah Page 288 Jun 2026

The Sharh clearly advises against taking up the sword against Muslim rulers unless they openly order an act of disbelief (Kufr). Obedience: Obedience is required in what is not sinful. 3. The Importance of this Section in Modern Times

It provides a middle path (Wasatiyyah) for understanding how sins affect a person's faith. sharh tahawiyyah page 288

In the widely studied English translation and commentary of Sharh al-Aqida al-Tahawiyya Ibn Abi al-Izz (published by the Ministry of Higher Education, Riyadh), falls within the critical section discussing Sin, Faith, and Salvation Core Theme: Faith (Iman) and Works The Sharh clearly advises against taking up the

“Do not delve into the ‘how’ of the decree. If you think about the Divine Essence, stop. If you think about the modality of predestination, stop. The Salaf would pass the verses and ahadith of Qadr as they came, without asking ‘how.’ The disease of ‘how’ is the disease of Iblis who asked ‘how’ when commanded to prostrate to Adam. Hold firmly to the rope of submission. Say: ‘We believe in the decree, its good and its evil, its sweet and its bitter, as coming from Allah.’” The Importance of this Section in Modern Times

In the widely circulated Maktabah al-Bushra edition (and its equivalents), page 288 falls within the commentary on the Qadr section. Here, ‘Ali al-Qari addresses three critical issues that often plague Muslim discussions of fate and free will:

: Ibn Abi al-Izz cites Abu Muti’ al-Balkhi’s report where Imam Abu Hanifa is asked about a person who says, "I do not know whether my Lord is in the heavens or on the earth."