The Creed of Imam al-Tahawi Al-Aqidah al-Tahawiyyah ) is a foundational text in Sunni Islam that outlines the essential beliefs of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama‘ah . Translated and annotated by Hamza Yusuf
: Reviewers emphasize that this creed represents the consensus ( ijma ) of the Ahl al-Sunnah wa 'l-Jama'ah , making it a foundational text for understanding orthodox Muslim belief. the creed of imam al-tahawi hamza yusuf pdf
The text opens with the famous declaration: “The Oneness of Allah is without any partner.” It systematically refutes anthropomorphism (likening God to creation) while also rejecting outright denial of God’s attributes. Imam al-Tahawi strikes the balance of the Salaf : “He who describes Allah with any quality of a human being has committed disbelief.” The Creed of Imam al-Tahawi Al-Aqidah al-Tahawiyyah )