The full title is , but it is commonly known as "al-Tadmuriyyah" because Ibn Taymiyyah wrote it while he was in prison in the city of Tadmor (Palmyra, in present-day Syria).
Ibn Taymiyyah argues that the presumed "clear rational proofs" of the philosophers are often speculative and contradictory. He posits that authentic revelation (Naql) and sound reason (Aql) cannot truly contradict each other. If a contradiction appears, it is due to a flaw in the reasoning, not the revelation.
For a visual overview, a summary based on Ibn ‘Uthaymeen's explanation is available on Aqidah.com . Summary of the Structure Introduction Background of the inquiry from the students of Tadmur. Foundation 1 Affirmation of the Names and Attributes without distortion. Foundation 2 al-tadmuriyyah pdf
The book is cleanly divided into two major theological sections: 1. The Names and Attributes of Allah ( Al-Asma was-Sifat )
Sheikh Uthaymeen simplifies the complex terminologies of the original, making it suitable for modern learners. 2. English Translations The full title is , but it is
Challenging those who deny the attributes of Allah under the guise of intellectualism.
Speaking about an attribute that is unknown (the unseen Divine) is exactly like speaking about another attribute that is already accepted. For example, if a theological group affirms that Allah has life, knowledge, and will without comparing Him to humans, they must also logically affirm His other scriptural attributes—such as His Hand, Eyes, or His Descending—without comparing them to humans. The Seven Rules of Affirmation and Negation If a contradiction appears, it is due to
: Whatever Allah describes Himself with is real ( Haqiqah ), not figurative or metaphorical.
Websites such as aqidah.com offer mind-map summaries that help break down the complex arguments of the book.
Theological truths must be derived directly from the Quran and authentic Hadith, rather than speculative human philosophy ( Kalam ).
| Title | Language | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Arabic | A highly regarded simplified commentary by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymeen , designed for students. | | Sharh al-Uthaymeen | Arabic | A more detailed, multi-volume explanation of his own Taqreeb by Shaykh al-Uthaymeen. | | Towards Understanding of Tadmuriyyah | English | Translation of Ibn Taymiyyah's original and Shaykh al-Uthaymeen's commentary. | | Vers la compréhension de Tadmuriyyah | French | French translation of the original treatise. | | Sharh at-Tadmuriyyah | Arabic | Explanations by other major scholars such as Shaykh Muhammad Aman al-Jami and Shaykh Abd al-Rahman al-Barak. | | Mind-Map Summary | Arabic/English | A visual summary for revision, based on Ibn Uthaymeen’s work. |