Aqeedah

 Aqidah linguistically is derived from the term aqada. In Arabic, one states, "Aqada the rope" when the rope is tied firmly. And, "Aqada the sale" or "He settled the sale" when the person ratifies and contracts a sale or agreement. And Allah says in the Quran, "And as for those whom your right hands have made a covenant (Ar., aqadat)" [Surah an-Nisa (24):33]. And Allah also says, "But He will take you to task for the oaths which you swear in earnest (Ar., aqadtum) [Surah al-Ma'idah (5):89] which means asserted and adhered to, as proven in the verse, "And break not oaths after the assertion of them" [Surah an-Nahl (16):91]. If one says, "Aqadtu such and such," it means his heart is firm upon such and such. Therefore, Aqidah or I'tiqad according to the scholars of Islam is: The firm creed that one's heart is fixed upon without any wavering or doubt. It excludes any supposition, doubt or suspicion...

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