Al-Wala wal-Bara Part 1 | Islamic Aqeedah Book on Loyalty & Disavowal by Muhammad Saeed Al-Qahtani | According to the Creed of the Salaf

Al-Wala wal-Bara Part 1 by Muhammad Saeed Al-Qahtani is a foundational Islamic Aqeedah book explaining the principle of loyalty and disavowal in Islam according to the understanding of the Salaf. Based on the Qur’an and Sunnah, the book discusses Tawheed, love and hatred for the sake of Allah, sincerity in faith, and maintaining Islamic identity.

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In Al-Wala wal-Bara Part 1, Muhammad Saeed Al-Qahtani explains that loyalty and disavowal for the sake of Allah are among the essential foundations of Islamic belief and closely connected to the declaration of faith, “La ilaha illa Allah.” The author clarifies that true faith requires believers to love what Allah loves and distance themselves from beliefs and actions that contradict Islam. Drawing upon the Qur’an, authentic Hadith, and statements of early scholars, the book discusses how Tawheed shapes a Muslim’s relationships, loyalty, sincerity, and identity. The author emphasizes that this principle is not based on injustice or harshness, but on maintaining faith, devotion to Allah, and commitment to Islamic teachings. He also explains that genuine love for Allah and His Messenger ﷺ should be reflected in actions, obedience, and righteous conduct rather than mere claims or emotions.

Al-Wala' Wa'l-Bara'According to the 'Aqeedah of the SalafPART 1Muhammad Saeed al-QahtaniAl-Firdous Ltd., LondonContentsAuthor's NotePublisher's NoteForewordviiixPreface to First Editionxiii1111 Introduction2 The Declaration of Faith3 The Prerequisites of the Declaration of Faith4 Love and Hate and the Declaration of Faith5 The Declaration of Faith: On the Tongueand in the Heartit is the fresh clear water from which they all partake. Then Allah directed their love towards one another and caused it to bind them one to another, as the Prophet has said, "A person is with whomever he loves" 8 Abdullah Ibn Masu'd said: "A man came to Allah's Apostle and said, 'O Allah's Apostle! What do you say about a man who loves some people but cannot catch up with their good deeds?' Allah's Apostle said, 'Everyone will be with those whom he loves." "Anas said that a man once came to the Prophet asking about the Hour. The Prophet asked him: "What have you put forward for it?" He said, "I have not said many prayers, I have not fasted much nor given alms, but I love Allah and His Messenger". So he told him, "You are with those whom you love".10It should perhaps be pointed out here that this love is not to be understood as a kind of mystic or sublime power which can wipe out sin and iniquity, as some have mistakenly believed. Rather, it is a heartfelt love, which is translated into deeds. Allah has said,It shall not be in accordance with your desires (O Muslims), nor with those of the People of the Book. Whoever commits an evil deed shall"Sahih al-Bukhari", Kitab al-Adab, Vol.10/557, Hadith 6168. "Sahih al-Bukhari", Kitab al-Adab, Vol.10/557, Hadith 6169, and "Sahih Muslim", Kitab al-Birr, Vol.4/2034, Hadith 2640.10 "Sahih al-Bukhari", Kitab al-Adab, Vol.10/557, Hadith 6171, and "Sahih Muslim", Kitab al-Birr, Vol.4/2032, Hadith 2639.About this BookThis book was originally submitted in the form of a thesis for a Master's Degree to the Department of Aqeedah of the Umm al- Qorah University in Makka, Saudi Arabia.The examining committee comprised the following: Muhammad Qutb, the supervisor, as chairman; Shaykh Abdar-Razak `Afifi as a member; and Dr. Abdal-Aziz Obeid as a member.The author was granted a Master's Degree, with excellence, on Saturday evening, the 4th of Shaban 1401.It is impossible to provide a literal translation in English of the words al-wala' wa'l-bara', but the meaning of this Arabic term indicates, on the one hand, drawing near to what is pleasing to Allah and His Messenger and, on the other hand, withdrawing from what is displeasing to Allah and His Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace.Al-Firdous Ltd., London

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Al-Wala' Wa'l-Bara'According to the 'Aqeedah of the SalafPART 1Muhammad Saeed al-QahtaniAl-Firdous Ltd., LondonContentsAuthor's NotePublisher's NoteForewordviiixPreface to First Editionxiii1111 Introduction2 The Declaration of Faith3 The Prerequisites of the Declaration of Faith4 Love and Hate and the Declaration of Faith5 The Declaration of Faith: On the Tongueand in the Heartit is the fresh clear water from which they all partake. Then Allah directed their love towards one another and caused it to bind them one to another, as the Prophet has said, "A person is with whomever he loves" 8 Abdullah Ibn Masu'd said: "A man came to Allah's Apostle and said, 'O Allah's Apostle! What do you say about a man who loves some people but cannot catch up with their good deeds?' Allah's Apostle said, 'Everyone will be with those whom he loves." "Anas said that a man once came to the Prophet asking about the Hour. The Prophet asked him: "What have you put forward for it?" He said, "I have not said many prayers, I have not fasted much nor given alms, but I love Allah and His Messenger". So he told him, "You are with those whom you love".10It should perhaps be pointed out here that this love is not to be understood as a kind of mystic or sublime power which can wipe out sin and iniquity, as some have mistakenly believed. Rather, it is a heartfelt love, which is translated into deeds. Allah has said,It shall not be in accordance with your desires (O Muslims), nor with those of the People of the Book. Whoever commits an evil deed shall"Sahih al-Bukhari", Kitab al-Adab, Vol.10/557, Hadith 6168. "Sahih al-Bukhari", Kitab al-Adab, Vol.10/557, Hadith 6169, and "Sahih Muslim", Kitab al-Birr, Vol.4/2034, Hadith 2640.10 "Sahih al-Bukhari", Kitab al-Adab, Vol.10/557, Hadith 6171, and "Sahih Muslim", Kitab al-Birr, Vol.4/2032, Hadith 2639.About this BookThis book was originally submitted in the form of a thesis for a Master's Degree to the Department of Aqeedah of the Umm al- Qorah University in Makka, Saudi Arabia.The examining committee comprised the following: Muhammad Qutb, the supervisor, as chairman; Shaykh Abdar-Razak `Afifi as a member; and Dr. Abdal-Aziz Obeid as a member.The author was granted a Master's Degree, with excellence, on Saturday evening, the 4th of Shaban 1401.It is impossible to provide a literal translation in English of the words al-wala' wa'l-bara', but the meaning of this Arabic term indicates, on the one hand, drawing near to what is pleasing to Allah and His Messenger and, on the other hand, withdrawing from what is displeasing to Allah and His Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace.Al-Firdous Ltd., London