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Islamic Studies

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WEEK 1

The Creed of Islam

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 Topic covered

Definition of Islam
Definition of Eman
Difference b/w Iman and Islam
Articles of Faith

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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.

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 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.

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?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
 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 ‫ ﷺ‬and placing the palms of his hands on his
thighs he said: “O Muhammad, tell me about Islaam.”
The Messenger of Allaah ‫ ﷺ‬said: “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, ‫ )ﷺ‬replied: “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 8
evil of it.”
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.
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.)
Types of Tauheed

Tauheed al rububia

Tauheed al Uloohia

Tauheed Asma –w-

Sifat

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Holy Qur’an mentioned several acts of polytheism prevalent in pre-Islamic Arab world.

‫َو َی ۡعُبُد ۡوَن ِم ۡن ُد ۡوِن الّٰل ِہ َم ا اَل َیُض ُّر ُہ ۡم َو اَل َی ۡنَف ُع ُہ ۡم َو َیُق ۡوُل ۡوَن ٰۤہُؤ ٓاَل ِء‬
ؕ‫ُش َف َع ٓاُؤ َنا ِع ۡنَد الّٰل ِہ‬
And they worship besides Allah, what neither harms them nor benefits them. And they say, “These are
.our intercessors with God

﴾۳۹ؕ﴿ ‫َا ۡم َل ُہ ا ۡلَبٰنُت َو َلُکُم ا ۡلَبُن ۡوَن‬

?Or for him the daughters, and for you the sons

‫صر َی ا ۡلَم ِس یُۡح ا ۡبُن الّٰل ِہ‬

ٰ ‫َو َق اَلِت ا ۡلیَ ُہو ُۡد ُعَز یۡر ُۨ ا ۡبُن الّٰل ِہ َو َق اَل ِت الَّن‬
ؕ
.The Jews said, “Uzair is the son of God,” And the Christians said, “The Messiah is son of God
ARGUMENT ABOUT ONENESS OF ALLAH:

It’s logically proved by Qur'an:

Discipline and control of the universe:

‫َل ۡو َکاَن ِف ۡی ِہَم ۤا ٰاِل َہ ٌۃ ِااَّل الّٰل ُہ َلَف َس َدَتا ۚ َف ُس ۡبٰح َن الّٰل ِہ َر ِّب‬
﴾۲۲﴿ ‫ا ۡلَع ۡرِش َعَّم ا َیِص ُف ۡوَن‬

If there were in the heaven and the earth other gods besides Allah, there would have been 
.confusion in both
 Some other Verses Regarding Oneness of Allah.

‫ُکُف ًو ا‬ ‫﴾ َو َل ۡم َیُک ۡن َّل ٗہ‬۳﴿ ۙ ‫﴾ َل ۡم َیِل ۡد ۬ ۙ َو َل ۡم ُی ۡوَل ۡد‬۲﴿ ۚ ‫﴾َالّٰل ُہ الَّصَم ُد‬۱﴿ ۚ ‫ُق ۡل ُہَو الّٰل ُہ َاَح ٌد‬
﴾۴﴿٪ ‫َاَحٌد‬
‫َو ُق ِل ا ۡلَح ۡمُد ِلّٰل ِہ اَّلِذ ۡی َل ۡم َیَّتِخ ۡذ َو َلًدا َّو َل ۡم َیُک ۡن َّل ٗہ َش ِر ۡیٌک ِف ی ا ۡلُم ۡلِک َو َل ۡم َیُک ۡن َّل ٗہ‬
‫َو ِلٌّی ِّمَن‬
٪﴾۱۱۱﴿ ‫الُّذِّل َو َکِّب ۡر ُہ َت ۡکِب ۡیًر ا‬
٪﴾۱۶۳﴿ ‫َو ِاٰلـ ُہُک ۡم ِاٰل ٌہ َّو اِح ٌد ۚ َل ِاٰل َہ ِااَّل ُہَو الَّر ۡحٰمُن الَّر ِح ۡیُم‬

: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
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.
 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.
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.
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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Evidence about angles

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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.

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Definition Of Prophet
Definition:
Prophet is the human sent by Allah Almighty for the
guidance of mankind.
Difference between Nabi and Rasool:
Rasool:

a. One who brings new Shria

b. Book
c. Sent to New Ummah.e.g Hazrat Ismail (a.s)
Nabi:
Those who are revealed by revelation.
Responsibilities of Holy Prophet

According to the above Verse there are four responsibilities of

Holy Prophet (s.w).
1) Recitation of the revealed Books.
2) To purify the Soul.
3) Teaching the Book.
4) Teaching of Wisdom.
Bear it in mind that I have been given Qur’an and its companion
with it.
Characteristics Of Prophets
There are some characteristics:
Chastity. (Free from Sins) ِ
God Gifted.
Humanness.
Revelation (Wahi).
Miracles.
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.

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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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 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.

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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 الموت‬Every 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 يبعثون‬Before 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.
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.
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
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•"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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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.

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

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Thank You

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