6 Pillars of Faith | Arkan Al Iman 6

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Faith (Iman) is the soul’s energy and must be expressed via the lips and, more significantly, the legs. Faith alters one’s behavior so that it is in line with Allah’s teachings.

The Arabic word Iman originates in the root amana, which means “to be at peace with oneself” or “to be unafraid” in its original meaning.

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When one firmly believes in Allah, one feels protected and at ease.

It is “only” the devout who are safe and do not taint their religion with falsehood1 who are led in the “correct” direction. (Al-An’am,82)

The concept of faith, or Iman, is referenced in the Quran.

Thirteen times, at most did the term “Iman” appear.

Several other forms of the term Iman have been discussed.

There were almost 400 instances of other forms of the word Iman. Most of these verses discuss either the characteristics shared by believers (Mu’minun) or those absent from their ranks.

Believers and decent people will enter the Gardens of Allah, where streams of water flow underneath them. For example: (Al-Hajj, 23)

In Arabic, the word for “faith” (Iman) implies confirming and following a belief or a code of conduct. Hence, Iman necessitates a declaration, not just an idea.

Faith (Iman) is the soul’s energy and must be expressed via the lips and, more significantly, the legs. Faith alters one’s behavior so that it is in line with Allah’s teachings.

The Imaan, or the Six Principles (Faith)

The Islamic religion, or Imaan, is one of the essential parts of a Muslim’s existence. They originate from the teachings of Muhammad (peace be upon him). Keep in mind the following verse from the Quran as you try to grasp its significance:

To the faithful: “O you! Trust in Allah and His Messenger and the Book that Allah revealed to His Messenger and the Book that Allah revealed before He sent His Messenger. Someone who denies the existence of God, His angels, His Writings, His Messengers, and the Last Day is lost.

Quran, 4:136

Moreover, the following Hadith states:

In your own words, please define faith.

According to the Prophet, “belief” is having faith in “Allah, His Angels, His Writings, His Apostles, and the meeting with Him, as well as “belief” in the Resurrection.

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The six pillars of Imaan are as follows:

The cornerstones of Islam are summarised in what is known as the “six pillars of faith” (Arkan Al-Iman). All Muslims must adhere to these beliefs, the cornerstone of their religious practice.

Trust in Allah (God):

Belief in Allah, the only God, is religion’s first and foremost pillar. According to Islam, Allah is the only God deserving of worship since he created everything. This conviction underpins all other articles of religion.

Adherence to the Teachings of the Prophets:

Belief in Allah’s prophets is central to the religion and serves as its second pillar. Muslims believe God commissioned prophets to preach the truth and lead the world in the correct direction. Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad are all revered figures in Islam. In the eyes of Muslims, the Quran and the teachings of Muhammad constitute Allah’s ultimate revelation and seal the prophetic era.

A firm faith in the Holy Scriptures:

Belief in the divinely inspired writings of Allah is the third tenet of Islam’s creed. Muslims consider the Quran, the Torah, and the Gospel divine revelations. Muslims think the Quran to be the last and complete revelation from God.

Faith in Heaven’s Guardians:

Faith in Allah’s angels is central to the Islamic religion and is the fourth pillar of faith. According to Islam, angels were created by Allah so that they may carry out his orders. The archangels Gabriel, Michael, and Israfil are among the most well-known in Islam. In the eyes of Muslims, angels are supernatural entities who can interact with humanity and carry out a wide range of missions on Allah’s behalf without being seen.

Acceptance of the Last Judgment:

On this day, the world will end, and every person will be put to account for their deeds.

Qadar worshippers:

Belief in the divine decision of Allah, or Qadar, is the sixth pillar of Islam. Muslims believe that Allah is in charge of everything and that everything occurs for a reason. According to this tenet, one must accept whatever happens in life as part of Allah’s plan and surrender to His will.

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The Islamic Faith Explanation:

The core tenet of the Islamic faith is that there is only one true God, Allah, who should be worshipped alone. Tawheed describes this tenet. Moreover, it means having complete faith in His description in the Quran, the Sunnah, and His 99 names.

By saying, “Say: He is Allah, the One,” Allah teaches Tawheed explicitly in the Holy Qur’an. In Allah, the Only Constant, we may take refuge forever. No one or thing can be compared to him since he is neither a parent nor a child.

Quran, 112:1-4

Confidence in God’s Angels

Messengers of Allah, angels are fashioned from pure light. They were created before humanity with the sole intention of serving as Allah’s servants.

As far as we know, angels don’t need to eat, sleep, or become sick. It’s essential to have faith in angels because they keep track of our actions. Angels have several responsibilities, including guarding heaven and hell, taking people’s souls (as the “angel of death”), and sounding the trumpet on judgment day.

Whoever rejects Allah, His angels, His Scriptures, His Messengers, and the Last Day has gone astray indeed.

Quran, 4:136

Adherence to His writings

To provide people with a means of guidance and evidence, Allah revealed books to his prophets. The Quran, revealed to Muhammad, is one of these books. Allah has promised to safeguard the Quran from any attempt at alteration or perversion. These are the sent and known books:

Ibn Suhoor Receives the Scrolls

Zabour, or Psalms, were delivered together with Dawud the Prophet (David),

The Law (Torah) that God entrusted to Moses (Moses),

This is the Injeel, the Gospel that was sent with the Prophet Isa (Jesus),

The revelation of the Qur’an came with Muhammad.

All of the scriptures revealed to the prophets are valid in the eyes of Muslims. They believe the Quran to be the ultimate revelation from God and try to live by its dictates, as outlined by Muhammad.

Trust in His Representatives

Prophets and messengers were all sent by Allah with the same message: to believe in one God and to convert their respective countries to Islam. Every one of the emissaries in existence started as a human person.

And We indeed sent a prophet to every country, pronouncing the command, “Worship Allah and shun Taught.” And among them were those whom Allah advised and those upon whom wrong was bestowed.

Unlike the other prophets, Muhammad was sent to instruct all of humanity and was not explicitly chosen to speak to a single country. Muslims are obligated to say salaams (Peace and Blessings of Allah) whenever the names of the Prophets are mentioned.

Confidence in the eventual judgment

For Muslims, the hereafter is a place of reckoning where every action will be evaluated, no matter how seemingly minor. Allah alone knows the exact timing of this day; therefore, until then, we must keep striving to improve ourselves.

Muslims, like everyone else, believe there’s a paradise and a hell and that our actions here on Earth will ultimately decide where we spend eternity.

And on the Day of Resurrection, We balance the Scales of Justice so that no Soul is wronged. And if it weighs as tiny as a mustard seed, we’ll produce it; and if you need an accountant, We’ve got you covered.

Quran, 21:47

Have faith in the Qadar (Divine Decree)

Allah’s will and decisions are the ultimate causes of all events. Yet, Muslims acknowledge that humans can choose between good and evil and are endowed with free choice.

There are four tenets necessary for a complete conviction in Divine Predestination:

If Allah wills it, it will happen; he created everything, knows everything that has occurred and will happen, and everything is recorded. If Allah does not want anything to occur, it does not.

Iman’s unbreakable bond

The bond formed through shared faith is unparalleled.

As a result of its power, it has united God and His creation, the heavens, and the Earth, the Ummah and its great Messenger, Adam’s human descendants on Earth, Adam’s human descendants among themselves, Adam’s human descendants among the angels and the jinn, and this life on Earth and the next after death.

This is why Allah created heaven and Earth and everything in them; he also made paradise and hell. Since then, Allah has been the faithful’s protector and ally.

Last, Allah sent His prophets, revealed His scriptures, and mandated holy war (jihad) in His name.

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