Doctrinal Instruction in Early Islam The Book of the Explanation of the Sunna by Ghulām Khalīl (d. 275/888)

Ghulām Khalīl’s (d. 275/888) creed is a statement of faith and a guide for determining belief and unbelief. It, moreover, aims to regulate social behaviour. The present study offers a fascinating examination of this important creed, along with a critical edition of the Arabic text and a new English translation.