Towards Understanding of Tadmuriyyah – Ibn Taymiyyah, Al-Uthaymeen

About Towards Understanding of Tadmuriyyah

Towards Understanding of Tadmuriyyah presents al-Risalah al-Tadmuriyyah by Ibn Taymiyyah together with the explanation of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymeen, known in Arabic as Taqrib al-Tadmuriyyah. The English edition is published by Al-Naseehah Publications as a softcover of about 232 pages.

The original treatise is a set of answers on matters of creed that Ibn Taymiyyah gave to the students of Tadmur. It deals with Allah’s names and attributes, with divine law and with divine decree. Al-Uthaymeen’s explanation breaks the text into parts and clarifies it so that students can follow it more easily.

What the book covers

• Allah’s names and attributes
• Divine law and divine decree
• The answers Ibn Taymiyyah gave to the students of Tadmur
• A commentary that explains the treatise step by step

About the authors

Ibn Taymiyyah was born on 22 January 1263 in Harran and died on 26 September 1328 in Damascus. He was a Hanbali jurist and theologian whose works include al-‘Aqida al-Wasitiyya and Minhaj as-Sunna. Like many great scholars, he has been praised by many and discussed by others.

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymeen was born on 9 March 1929 and died on 10 January 2001. He was a Saudi scholar of fiqh and creed who studied under Shaykh as-Sa’di and Shaykh Ibn Baz. He was known for explaining difficult texts in clear and simple language.

Why this book matters

Belief in Allah is the foundation of everything a Muslim does. The Qur’an and the Sunnah tell us about Allah’s names and attributes, and Muslims have written a great deal about how to affirm what Allah has told us about Himself with respect and without comparing Him to His creation. The Tadmuriyyah is one of the best-known classical texts on this subject, and it is studied in many circles. This book is a creed text in the Salafi tradition, and it presents that tradition’s way of understanding these matters. Reading it with an explanation helps students to follow the structure of the argument and the evidence offered.

Who should read it

The book is for students of creed, for those who attend classes on the Salafi texts, and for readers who want to understand how Ibn Taymiyyah answered questions about Allah’s names and attributes and about divine decree. It is a work for serious study rather than casual browsing, though a patient reader will gain much from it.

How to benefit from it

Subjects of creed are weighty, and Allah is far above every comparison. Approach the text with humility and with reverence. Read slowly, a section at a time, and write down the main points. Whenever a question comes to mind, take it to a qualified teacher instead of settling it alone. Creed texts are best studied with a teacher who can explain terms and answer questions, and readers are encouraged to do so. Make dua that Allah increases you in knowledge and in faith.

A note for readers and for gifts

Because it combines a classical text with a modern explanation, the book makes a good gift for a student of knowledge, or for a study group that has decided to read one creed text together over several weeks. It pairs well with a short introduction to tawhid for those who are new to the subject.

The setting of the treatise

The treatise takes its name from Tadmur, the city whose students asked Ibn Taymiyyah to explain matters of belief. It is written as a reply, so it moves directly from questions to answers and avoids long digressions. The explanation by al-Uthaymeen follows the same order and adds notes that make the reasoning clearer for the modern student. Readers who finish the book will have a good understanding of how this scholar organised his answers on Allah’s names and attributes, on divine law and on divine decree.

Reading in a study circle

A circle of students may read a short portion aloud and then discuss it. Appoint someone to note the questions that arise and take them to a teacher. This keeps the study organised and respectful and helps the group to learn from one another while staying close to the text.

Edition details

English edition published by Al-Naseehah Publications, softcover, about 232 pages. Printings may differ, so please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote the original treatise? Ibn Taymiyyah wrote al-Risalah al-Tadmuriyyah.

Who wrote the explanation? Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymeen, in Taqrib al-Tadmuriyyah.

Should I study it alone? It is better to study it with a teacher.

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