Articles of faith based on quran and sunnah

Articles of faith

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2. Islamic Studies 2

3. The Creed of Islam WEEK 1 3

4. Topic covered Definition of Islam Definition of Eman Difference b/w Iman and Islam Articles of Faith 4

5. 5 Introduction Welcome to our presentation on the articles of faith in Islam. Today, we will explore the six fundamental beliefs that form the foundation of Islamic belief and practice. These articles of faith are central to the Islamic faith, providing a framework for understanding the world and our place in it. Through this presentation, we hope to deepen your understanding of these core beliefs and their significance in the lives of Muslims around the world. We will also address common misconceptions about these beliefs and discuss how they can be lived out in daily life. So let's begin our journey into the heart of Islamic belief .

6. ISLAM /EMAN Undoubtedly, there is a great difference between a believer and Muslim or  Iman  and  Islam , in other words.  Iman  is both verbal and actions. Meaning, the heart and tongue confess with  Iman  while the heart and other sense do actions. Islam, on the other hand, means to submit oneself to Allah and obey His commands. Allah Almighty says, The Bedouins say, "We have believed." Say, "You have not [yet] believed; but say [instead], 'We have submitted,' for faith has not yet entered your hearts. [Al- Hujurat : 14]. Based on this, scholars consider  Iman  as the inward deeds, while Islam is the outward actions . 6

7. What are Articles of Faith? Articles of faith refer to the fundamental beliefs that form the foundation of the Islamic faith. These beliefs are considered essential for Muslims to hold, and they differentiate Islam from other religions. Unlike other aspects of Islamic belief, such as cultural practices or social norms, articles of faith are universal and apply to all Muslims regardless of their background or nationality. The articles of faith include belief in Allah, the angels, the prophets, the scriptures, the Day of Judgment, and divine decree. These beliefs are based on the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, and they provide a framework for understanding the world and one's place in it. By holding these beliefs, Muslims affirm their commitment to the Islamic faith and their belief in the unity of Allah.

8. Hadees e jibraeel One day while we were sitting with the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ there appeared before us a man whose clothes were exceedingly white and whose hair was exceedingly black; no signs of journey were to be seen on him and none of us knew him. He walked up and sat down in front of the Prophet ﷺ, with his knees touching against the Prophet's ﷺ and placing the palms of his hands on his thighs he said:  “O Muhammad, tell me about Islaam .” The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said:  “ Islaam is to testify that there is no deity worthy of worship but Allaah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allaah , to perform prayers, to give zakaah , to fast in Ramadaan , and to make the pilgrimage to the House if you are able to do so.” He said:  “You have spoken rightly” ; and we were amazed at him asking him and saying that he had spoken rightly. He (the man) said:  “Tell me about Eemaan .” He (the Prophet, ﷺ) replied:  “It is to believe in Allaah , His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, and the Last Day, and to believe in divine destiny ( qadr ), both the good and the evil of it.” 8

9. Belief in Allah The belief in Allah is the first and most fundamental article of faith in Islam. It is a belief in one God who is the creator and sustainer of the universe, and who has no partners or equals. This belief is based on the Quran, which describes Allah as merciful, compassionate, just, and wise. Muslims believe that Allah has 99 names or attributes, each of which represents a different aspect of his nature. Some of these attributes include al-Rahman (the Compassionate), al-Rahim (the Merciful), al-Malik (the King), al- Quddus (the Holy), and al-Salam (the Peace). Muslims also believe that Allah is beyond human understanding and that he cannot be represented by any physical form or image .

10. Definition of Monotheism : Monotheism is derived from Greek, meaning 'singular,' and is defined as the belief in the existence of only one god. (The first and fore-most tenet is the faith in oneness of Allah, it means to believe that Allah is single in his personality and qualities.)  Definition of Polytheism: The belief in or worship of more than one God. (To think that anything or any person is equal to Allah in his personality and qualities.)

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12. Holy Qur’an mentioned several acts of polytheism prevalent in pre-Islamic Arab world . وَ یَعۡبُدُوۡنَ مِنۡ دُوۡنِ اللّٰہِ مَا لَا یَضُرُّہُمۡ وَ لَا یَنۡفَعُہُمۡ وَ یَقُوۡلُوۡنَ ہٰۤؤُلَآءِ شُفَعَآؤُنَا عِنۡدَ اللّٰہِ ؕ And they worship besides Allah, what neither harms them nor benefits them. And they say, “These are our intercessors with God. اَ مۡ لَہُ الۡبَنٰتُ وَ لَکُمُ الۡبَنُوۡنَ ﴿ؕ۳۹﴾ Or for him the daughters, and for you the sons?   وَ قَالَتِ الۡی َ ہ ُ و ۡ دُ عُزَی ۡ ر ُۨ ابۡنُ اللّٰہِ وَ قَالَ تِ النَّص ٰ ر َ ی الۡمَسِی ۡ حُ ابۡنُ اللّٰہِ ؕ The Jews said, “ Uzair is the son of God,” And the Christians said, “The Messiah is son of God.

13. ARGUMENT ABOUT ONENESS OF ALLAH: It’s logically proved by Qur'an: Discipline and control of the universe:   لَوۡ کَانَ فِیۡہِمَاۤ اٰلِہَۃٌ اِلَّا اللّٰہُ لَفَسَدَتَا ۚ فَسُبۡحٰنَ اللّٰہِ رَبِّ الۡعَرۡشِ عَمَّا یَصِفُوۡنَ ﴿۲۲﴾ If there were in the heaven and the earth other gods besides Allah, there would have been confusion in both.

14. Some other Verses Regarding Oneness of Allah. قُلۡ ہُوَ اللّٰہُ اَحَدٌ ۚ﴿۱﴾اَللّٰہُ الصَّمَدُ ۚ﴿۲﴾ لَمۡ یَلِدۡ ۬ۙ وَ لَمۡ یُوۡلَدۡ ۙ﴿۳﴾ وَ لَمۡ یَکُنۡ لَّہٗ کُفُوًا اَحَدٌ ٪﴿۴﴾ وَ قُلِ الۡحَمۡدُ لِلّٰہِ الَّذِیۡ لَمۡ یَتَّخِذۡ وَلَدًا وَّ لَمۡ یَکُنۡ لَّہٗ شَرِیۡکٌ فِی الۡمُلۡکِ وَ لَمۡ یَکُنۡ لَّہٗ وَلِیٌّ مِّنَ الذُّلِّ وَ کَبِّرۡہُ تَکۡبِیۡرًا ﴿۱۱۱﴾٪ وَ اِلٰـہُکُمۡ اِلٰہٌ وَّاحِدٌ ۚ لَاۤ اِلٰہَ اِلَّا ہُوَ الرَّحۡمٰنُ الرَّحِیۡمُ ﴿۱۶۳﴾ ٪ Conclusion of above Verses:   Allah is alone, he has no match or partner nor advisor and assistant, he has no parents nor children in other words, Allah has created all creatures and he is not created by anyone, and Allah gives us protection but he doesn’t need to be protected. There is no God but He, the most gracious and most merciful.

15. OTHER THEN POLYTHEISM The faith of the Naturalist: The naturalist have bound themselves exclusively with the nature :    According to the Qur’an: There is nothing except our life of this world. We die and we live and nothing destroy us except the nature.

16. IMPACTS OF THIS FAITH IN OUR INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE LIFE Freedom from the worship of human beings. Respect of the high position of Humanity. Reformation of the soul with good qualities. Success, in this world & Hereafter. Basis of cosmopolitan Brotherhood.

17. Conclusion: In other words,……. The naturalists / Atheists have no belief in any meta-physical existence, and they think that the universe came into existence by accident, and belief that it is self-administrated and automatic .

18. 18 Belief in the Angels In Islam, belief in angels is an essential part of the faith. Angels are believed to be created from light and to have no free will of their own. They serve as messengers of Allah and carry out his commands without question. There are various types of angels in Islamic belief, each with its own function. For example, Jibril (Gabriel) is the angel of revelation who brought the Quran to Muhammad, while Mika'il (Michael) is the angel of mercy who distributes sustenance to all living beings.

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20. 20 Belief in the Prophets Prophets play a crucial role in Islamic belief as they are seen as messengers of Allah who were sent to guide humanity. Muslims believe that Allah has sent prophets to every nation throughout history, with Muhammad being the final and most important prophet. The importance of Muhammad as the final prophet lies in his role as the bearer of the Quran, which is considered to be the word of Allah. Muslims believe that through his teachings and actions, Muhammad demonstrated how to live a life in accordance with Allah's will, making him a model for all Muslims to follow.

21. Definition Of Prophet Definition: Prophet is the human sent by Allah Almighty for the guidance of mankind. Difference between Nabi and Rasool : Rasool : One who brings new Shria Book Sent to New Ummah.e.g Hazrat Ismail ( a.s ) Nabi : Those who are revealed by revelation.

22. Responsibilities of Holy Prophet According to the above Verse there are four responsibilities of Holy Prophet ( s.w ). Recitation of the revealed Books. To purify the Soul. Teaching the Book. Teaching of Wisdom. Bear it in mind that I have been given Qur’an and its companion with it.

23. Characteristics Of Prophets There are some characteristics: Chastity. (Free from Sins) ِ God Gifted. Humanness. Revelation ( Wahi ). Miracles.

24. 24 Belief in the Scriptures The belief in the scriptures is a fundamental aspect of Islamic faith, as it represents the divine guidance that Allah has bestowed upon humanity. Muslims believe that the Quran is the literal word of God, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel over a period of 23 years. It contains guidance on all aspects of life, from personal morality to social justice, and serves as the ultimate authority in matters of Islamic belief and practice. In addition to the Quran, Muslims also consider other Islamic texts to be important sources of guidance, including the Hadith (sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad) and the Sunnah (the way of life of the Prophet). These texts provide further insight into the teachings of Islam and help Muslims to understand how to apply them in their daily lives.

25. 25 Belief in the Day of Judgment Belief in the Day of Judgment is a fundamental aspect of Islamic faith. This belief holds that every individual will be held accountable for their actions on the Day of Judgment, when they will be judged by Allah. The concept of accountability is central to this belief, as it emphasizes the importance of leading a righteous life and doing good deeds. In addition to accountability, the belief in the Day of Judgment also includes the concept of the afterlife. Muslims believe that after death, individuals will be either rewarded with paradise or punished with hellfire, depending on their actions in life. This belief provides a sense of purpose and direction, as it encourages Muslims to strive for righteousness and avoid sin

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28. Major Signs before the Day of Judgement The major portents of the Hour are those which were mentioned by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in the hadith of Hudhayfah ibn Asid, and there are ten signs:  1.      the  Dajjal  ;  2.      the  descent of ‘Isa ibn Maryam  ;  3.       Yajuj and Majuj (Gog and Magog)  ;  4.      three landslides, one in the east,  5.      one in the west  6.      and one in the Arabian Peninsula; 7.      the smoke;  8.      the rising of the sun from its place of setting;  9.      the Beast;  10.    and the fire which will drive the people to their place of gathering. 28

29. Hereafter Belief in life after death, the day of judgment, bodily resurrection and heaven and hell is one of article of Faith in Islam. Death is an absolute certainty. According to the Holy Qur’an: كل نفس ذائقة الموت Every soul shall have a taste of death, and must pass away. A man’s life on this earth is ends with his death, after which another life begins. The Qiyamat Sughra (lesser judgment takes place immediately after death. Barzakh : ومن ورآئهم برزخ إلى يوم يبعثون Before them is a partition ( Barzakh ) till the day they are raise up. Barzakh is the place or state in which people will be after death and before Judgment.

30. IMPACT OF BELIEF IN AKHIRAH IN OUR LIFE Sense of Responsibility. Concept of reward and punishment. Self-Accountability. Right usage of power. Survival for everyone. Harmony and Integration.

31. 31 Belief in Divine Decree Belief in divine decree, or Qadar , is an essential component of Islamic faith. It refers to the idea that everything that happens in the universe is predestined by Allah and that nothing can happen without His knowledge and permission. However, this does not mean that human beings have no free will. Rather, it means that our choices are a part of Allah's plan and that we are accountable for them. The concept of predestination can be difficult to understand, but it is an important one in Islam. Believing in divine decree can help Muslims find comfort in difficult times and trust that everything happens for a reason. It also encourages them to take responsibility for their actions and make choices that align with Allah's will .

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33. " Qadaa " and " Qadar " means the Timeless Knowledge of Allah and His power to plan and execute His plans. Allah is not indifferent to this world nor is He neutral to it. We should have strong faith in Allah and accept whatever He does because our knowledge is limited and our thinking is based on individual consideration, whereas His knowledge is limitless and He plans on a universal basis. Man should think, plan, and make sound choices, but if things do not happen the way he wants, he should not lose faith and surrender himself to mental strains or shattering worries.

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35. 35 Questions and Discussion We have now come to the part of our presentation where we encourage questions and discussion from the audience. We understand that this topic may raise many questions, and we welcome the opportunity to engage in dialogue with our audience. Please do not hesitate to share your thoughts and ask any questions you may have. We are here to foster conversation and deepen our understanding of Articles of Faith in Islam.

36. Reference by Sirat –e- Mustaqim Islamic Studies (Compulsory) Pro.Abdul Qayyum Natiq 36

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