Chapter 4

THE CREED OF ISLÁM

Imán--God--Attributes of God--Discussions on the nature of God--The rise of the Mutazilites--The Sifátíans--Mushábihites--Names of God--Creation of the Qurán. Angels--Recording Angels--Hárút and Márút--Munkir and Nakír--Jinn. The Books--Abrogation--Tahríf. The Prophets--Rank and inspiration of prophets--Nabí and Rasúl--Sinlessness of prophets--The Anbiya-ulul-'Azm--Miracles of prophets--The Mi'ráj. The Resurrection and the last day--The Trumpets--Descent of the books--Balances--Bridge--Al-A'ráf--Al-Barzakh--Intercession of Muhammad--Heaven--Hell. The Predestination of good and evil--Jabríans--Qadríans--Ash'aríans--Free-will--Apostacy ... PAGE 116

Note to Chapter IV. Muslim Philosophy ... PAGE 181