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:
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About the Author
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Names and Attributes of Allah
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The Nature of the Qur'an
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Affirming a place for Allah
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Anthropomorphism
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Seeing Allah in the life and the next
Module 2 - Regarding Actions
In this module, you will learn the following:
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The Servant's Actions
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Between Punishement and Pardon
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How Good and Evil are Determined
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The Realities of Provision and Guidance
Module 3 - Regarding Rulings
In this module, you will learn the following:
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Nature of Reward and Punishment
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Commands and Prohibitions
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Islam and Disbelief
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Major and Minor Sin
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Repentance
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Divine Decree
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and more...
Module 4 - Remaining Reports of the Hereafter
In this module, you will learn the following:
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The Hour and Its Signs
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The Reckoning
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The Sirat
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Paradise and Hell
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The Praised Station
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The Pond
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Jinn
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Magic and Astrology
Module 5 - Prophethood and Leadership
In this module, you will learn the following:
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Unique Qualities of the Prophet
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Miracles and Wonders
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Visions and Dreams
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Leadership and Rulers
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Enjoining the Good and Forbidding the Evil