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Monotheism and the Blessed Creed + He referred to it by the name, "Beliefs in the Fundamentals of Religion," as Al-Marrakshi did. Ibn Al-Athir also referred to it by the phrase "A Book on Creed."

A Treatise on the Unity of the Creator: This is a brief treatise in the style of Al-Murshida. It is mentioned in the list of commentaries in the collection "The Most Sought-After" (pp. 240-241).

A Treatise on the Unity of God as the Basis of Religion: It discusses the meaning of monotheism, its implications, and its etiquette. It is mentioned in the list of commentaries in the collection "The Most Sought-After" (pp. 270-280).

A Book on Monotheism in the Berber Language: Its mention is found in the list of commentaries under the heading "Works in the Western Language" as "The Seven Parties." Many history books have referred to it. Ibn Al-Qattan said: "The first thing the Mahdi devised for them was the Book of Monotheism," which is what is meant when the name "Book of Monotheism in the Berber Language" is mentioned, which is "The Seven Parties."

This book, as mentioned by Ibn Al-Qattan and Ibn Al-Khatib, contains various issues of creed, progressing from the knowledge of God Almighty to the knowledge of His Prophet and what he informed about. It appears to have been an educational book that the Mahdi intended for his companions. It may have also included other teachings on legislation and ethics, as indicated by Ibn Al-Qattan.

The Book of Rules: It contains concise rules on creed without argumentation.

Ibn Sahb Al-Salat Al-Mun in Al-Imamah: (73) Al-Marrakshi Al-Mu'jib: (74) Ibn Al-Athir Al-Kamil: (75) Ibn Al-Qattan Nazm: (76) Al-Jihan: p. 81, p. 140. See: Ibn Al-Khatib, Al-Hullal, no. 77; Ibn Al-Athir, Al-Kamil, p. 296/8. See: Ibn Al-Khatib, Al-Hullal, p. 296/8; Ibn Abi Zar', Rawd Al-Qirtas. Al-Mu'jib: p. 466/6. Ibn Khaldun, Al-'Ibar: 3. Perhaps this is what Al-Marrakshi intended when he said, "And he authored for them a creed in their language." See: Ibn Al-Qattan, Nazm Al-Juman, p. 26 and onwards. Ibn Al-Khatib, Al-Hullal, p. 131.

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