The Arabic word for belief is “Iman.” It literally means ‘to know,’ ‘to believe,’ ‘to put one’s trust in something or someone.’ In the Islamic Shariah, Iman means putting one’s trust in, or having
complete faith in Allah, His Prophet and His message.
There are seven things, which are essential for a Muslim to believe in. These come under the heading of Iman Mufassal, which requires a longer, more detailed declaration of faith. They are to believe in Allah, in His angels, in His revealed Book, in all of His messengers, in the Last Day (the Day of Judgement), in Taqdir, (the doctrine of predestination, which means that everything good
or bad is decided by Allah), and in Life After Death. Without Iman, the individual’s espousal of Islam as his religion would lack credibility.
That is why, if he is to be a true believer, hemust not only testify to his faith by word of mouth (Shahaada bilLisan), but must also accept it with all his heart and soul and then staunchly adhere to it. Furthermore, he is obliged to do good works in keeping with the fundamentals of the faith. Both belief (iman), and right action (amal) are absolutely vital
complete faith in Allah, His Prophet and His message.
There are seven things, which are essential for a Muslim to believe in. These come under the heading of Iman Mufassal, which requires a longer, more detailed declaration of faith. They are to believe in Allah, in His angels, in His revealed Book, in all of His messengers, in the Last Day (the Day of Judgement), in Taqdir, (the doctrine of predestination, which means that everything good
or bad is decided by Allah), and in Life After Death. Without Iman, the individual’s espousal of Islam as his religion would lack credibility.
That is why, if he is to be a true believer, hemust not only testify to his faith by word of mouth (Shahaada bilLisan), but must also accept it with all his heart and soul and then staunchly adhere to it. Furthermore, he is obliged to do good works in keeping with the fundamentals of the faith. Both belief (iman), and right action (amal) are absolutely vital
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