The Clear Light

One of the finest books in the field of Islamic theology that has adopted the Quranic approach to presentation of the tenets of faith and evidences for religious doctrines in the work of Ibn Juzayy titled, the Clear Light on the Fundamentals of religious Beliefs. Despite the numerous other works in this field, this book is unique and unparalleled in terms of its marvelous arrangement, clarity of expression and lucid evidences. The author has covered the core issues relating to belief, citing definitive logical and textual evidences for them, without delving into controversial matters. The copious references to Quranic evidences make this book into what may be described as a 'thematic summary of the Quran in the field of Islamic theology'.

This valuable work had remained in manuscript form for many years in the Khizana Al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco, until it was recently given attention and edited by Sh. Nizar Hammadi from Tunisia, and published by Dar Al-Imam ibn 'Arafa in Tunis and Dar Al-Diya in Kuwait in 2015. This translation is the first time the book has been made accessible to English readers.  

Contents

The First Fundamental: Divine Matters

Section One: Establishing the Existence of God, Most High and that He is the Lord of the Worlds and the Creator of all Creation Section Two: Monotheism: The meaning of 'There is no god but God'

Section Three: Establishing God's Attributes

Section Four: Transcendence of God Almighty

The Second Fundamental:Prophets, Angels, Rulers and Companions

Section One: Establishing Prophethood

Section Two: Establishing the Prophethood of the Final Messenger

Section Three: Angels

Section Four: Rulers and Companions

The Third Fundamental: The Hereafter

Section One: Establishing the Afterlife

Section Two: What will take place before the Day of Rising

Section Three: The Day of Rising and its States

Section Four: Paradise and Hell-Fire