A Commentary of the Treatise: Three Fundamental Principles & Their Evidences By Imam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab Explained By Shaykh Salih ibn Abd al-Aziz Aal ash-Shaykh

And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.

— Surah adh-Dhariyat 51:56

About This Book

A Commentary of the Treatise: Three Fundamental Principles & Their Evidences presents Shaykh Salih ibn Abd al-Aziz Aal ash-Shaykh's explanation of the treatise of Imam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab known as Thalathat al-Usul. The commentary guides the reader through the three fundamental principles, knowledge of one's Lord, knowledge of the religion of Islam with its evidences, and the essential foundations concerning the Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him, and gives a detailed study of the three levels of the religion supported by their textual proofs.

What This Book Covers

Biography and Commentator's Introduction

The book opens with a biography of Shaykh Salih Aal ash-Shaykh, followed by his own introduction to the treatise.

The First Principle: Knowledge of the Servant's Lord

The longest part of the commentary explains the first principle, knowing Allah, the Lord of the servant, with the evidences the treatise brings for it.

The Second Principle: Knowledge of the Religion of Islam With Its Evidences

Shaykh Salih explains the religion through its three levels, each with its textual proofs: the first level, Islam; the second level, Iman; and the third level, Ihsan.

The Third Principle and the Conclusion of the Treatise

The commentary closes with the essential foundations concerning the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and the conclusion of the treatise, followed by an index of references.

About the Author

The treatise was written by Imam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab (1115 to 1206 AH). The commentary is by Shaykh Salih ibn Abd al-Aziz Aal ash-Shaykh, born in Riyadh in 1378 AH, a grandson of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Aal ash-Shaykh, who studied under scholars including Shaykh Abdul Aziz bin Baz and Shaykh Hammad al-Ansari and is known for his lessons on the foundational texts of creed. Translated by Abu Sulayman Muhammad Abdul-Azim. Published by Al-Ihsan Publications.

Who This Book Is For

New Muslims and anyone beginning the study of aqeedah, and students who have read the treatise and want each principle explained with its evidence.

Continue Reading

For a second explanation of the same treatise, see Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan's Explanation of the Three Fundamental Principles, and browse the other books of Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab. For where to go next, see our guide to the best aqeedah books for beginners.