It is obligatory for every Muslim to know the beliefs of the people of the Sunnah and to adhere to them. since it is the dogma of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his noble companions. Having a belief different from theirs would amount to adhering to that of one of the sects whose appearance the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) predicted. This book presents the main points of the belief to which every Muslim must adhere.

Following the author's death, Shaykh al-Fawzän stated:

Shaykh Abd As-Saläm Ibn Barias is well known to everyone. He is a scholar, a preacher who preaches religion and gives sincere advice through his books in which he highlights the truth. Everyone knows its value. The one who discredits him is like the one who tries to discredit the companions and the scholars who preceded him...