Two Ways to Know the Creator

From the writings of al-Imam ibn al-Qayyim 

Prepared by: Sheikh Abu Iyaad Amjad bin Muhammad Rafiq

This work draws upon the words and statements of one of the Imams of Salafiyyah, the Shaykh of Islām, Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (رَحِمَهُ الله), in explanation of the existence of the Creator and Originator, the manner of acquiring knowledge of Him and how reflection upon the signs of Allah (عَزَّوَجَلَّ) in the creation leads to comprehension of His Names and Attributes and increases a person's Imān (faith). This is compared with an innovated methodology that is spread today by those who exaggerate in the "scientific miracle" of the Qur’ān, relying on the speculative claims of the people of disbelief in their interpretations of the Qur’ān. This work presents two passages from the book al-Fawā’id in which the way of arriving at knowledge of Allah (عَزَوجَلَ) is discussed.

These passages have been divided into four excerpts to make for easier reading. Additional notes have been added to aid comprehension.