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