Aqidah linguistically is derived from the term aqada. In Arabic, one states, 'Aqada the rope' when the rope is tied firmly. And, 'Aqada the sale' or 'he settled the sale' when the person ratifies and contracts a sale or agreement. Therefore, Aqidah or I'tiqad according to the scholars of Islam is: The firm creed that one's heart is fixed upon without any wavering or doubt. It excludes any supposition, doubt or suspicion. 

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'We do not have a personal thought except that [it is on the Way] of the Righteous Predecessors - may Allaah be pleased with them all - the followers of the 'Aqeedah of Al-Firqah An-Naajiah (i.e. the Saved Sect), and Ahlus-Sunnah wal Jama'ah. We emphasise Tawheed and its implications, rights and strongest bonds, as well as confronting all types of Shirk; especially the contemporary [forms of] Shirk, with its Kufr manifestations.

We also hold fast to the middle path, the path of the earliest people of this Ummah, without inclination from the way of the Believers towards extremism or negligence. The distinguishing feature of our Da'wah is the public declaration and adoption of the Creed of Ibraheem ('alayhis-salaam), by disclosing Al-Baraa' towards the Kuffaar and (all) their false deities and creeds.'

 

- Shaykh abu Muhammed al Maqdisi. 



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