Sharah as-Sunnah English Imam al-Barbahaaree

Sharḥ as-Sunnah (The Explanation of the Sunnah) by Imām Abū Muḥammad al-Ḥasan ibn ‘Alī al-Barbahārī (d. 329 AH) is a foundational, classical text detailing the creed (‘Aqīdah) and methodology (Manhaj) of Ahl as-Sunnah wa al-Jamā’ah (The People of the Sunnah and the Consensus). Written in a concise, point-by-point format, the book emphasizes the importance of strict adherence to the Prophetic Sunnah, warns severely against innovations (bid’ah), and outlines the orthodox positions on core theological issues like Tawḥīd (monotheism), the status of the Companions, and the belief in Divine Decree (Qadr). Despite its brevity, it is considered an essential primer for understanding the pure, unadulterated Salafi creed of the early generations and remains a vital source for students of Islamic theology and jurisprudence.