ʿAqīdah (Creed) Should Lead to Compassion

About this episode

In this episode, Imam Marc Manley discusses the importance of ʿaqīdah in shaping character and shares a personal anecdote from a hospital visit.

﷽ Welcome to Episode 45 of the Middle Ground Podcast. For this episode I’m sharing an excerpt from my Saturday class on ʿaqīdah , otherwise known as “creed”; i.e., the things we Muslims must believe in and things we must reject . But the study of ʿaqīdah is much more than a list of do’s and don’ts. It should ultimately impact our character as well. I share a anecdote of a lesson I recently learned while visiting my 92-year-old father in the hospital. Imam’s Corner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Imam’s Corner at www.imammarc.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Host: Imam Marc Manley

Topics covered

• ʿAqīdah
• creed
• compassion
• character development
• Islamic beliefs

Keywords

• ʿAqīdah
• creed
• Islam
• compassion
• beliefs
• character
• hospital visit

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