Qalāʾid al-ʿIqyān

The Golden Pendant

Muḥammad b. Badr al-Dīn al-Balbāni

The Golden Pendant: Summarized Creed of Ibn Hamdan is a great introduction to the creed of the Hanbali school.

The author presents the most fundamental topics of Islamic doctrine.

The videos below provide a similarly succinct explanation to facilitate better understanding and application.

Module 1 - Awareness of the Divine

In this module, you will learn the following:

• About the Author

• Names and Attributes of Allah​

• The Nature of the Qur'an

• Affirming a place for Allah

• Anthropomorphism

• Seeing Allah in the life and the next

Module 2 - Regarding Actions

In this module, you will learn the following:

• The Servant's Actions

• Between Punishement and Pardon

• How Good and Evil are Determined

• The Realities of Provision and Guidance

Module 3 - Regarding Rulings

In this module, you will learn the following:

• Nature of Reward and Punishment

• Commands and Prohibitions

• Islam and Disbelief

• Major and Minor Sin

• Repentance

• Divine Decree

• and more...

Module 4 - Remaining Reports of the Hereafter

In this module, you will learn the following:

• The Hour and Its Signs

• The Reckoning

• The Sirat

• Paradise and Hell

• The Praised Station

• The Pond

• Jinn

• Magic and Astrology

Module 5 - Prophethood and Leadership

In this module, you will learn the following:

• Unique Qualities of the Prophet

• Miracles and Wonders

• Visions and Dreams

• Leadership and Rulers

• Enjoining the Good and Forbidding the Evil