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These pillars are the ground floor of our faith as Muslims, considering the fact that the pillars of Islam are our foundation. Having the belief in all of this means that you understand Islam and in that understanding your faith is true.
These pillars are the ground floor of our faith as Muslims, considering the fact that the pillars of Islam are our foundation. Having the belief in all of this means that you understand Islam and in that understanding your faith is true.
Belief in ALLAH
Belief in ALLAH
Of course the first pillar is the belief in the All-Powerful, Most Beneficent.
Of course the first pillar is the belief in the All-Powerful, Most Beneficent.
Believing in Allah above all else is the first and most important. Its not only belief in Allah alone but in the way He is described through the Qu’ran and the Ahadith (Sayings) of Prophet Mohammed (Peace be Upon Him). This also includes all 99 names of Allah the AlMighty
Believing in Allah above all else is the first and most important. Its not only belief in Allah alone but in the way He is described through the Qu’ran and the Ahadith (Sayings) of Prophet Mohammed (Peace be Upon Him). This also includes all 99 names of Allah the AlMighty
Belief in his Angels
Belief in his Angels
The second pillar of iman is the belief in Allah’s angels. The angels are messengers of Allah. They are not his children as some may think. They were created from light and were created, before human, for the purpose of worshipping Allah. They can also appear in the shape of a man if so ordered to do so.
The second pillar of iman is the belief in Allah’s angels. The angels are messengers of Allah. They are not his children as some may think. They were created from light and were created, before human, for the purpose of worshipping Allah. They can also appear in the shape of a man if so ordered to do so.
Some of the angels’ names, that we know of, are Jibra’il, Mika’il, Israfil, and Malik. They have many jobs such as guardians, gatekeepers, and Trumpeters.
Some of the angels’ names, that we know of, are Jibra’il, Mika’il, Israfil, and Malik. They have many jobs such as guardians, gatekeepers, and Trumpeters.
Belief in his Messengers
Belief in his Messengers
The third pillar is the belief in Allah’s Messengers. I know of twenty-five (25) Prophets mentioned in the Qur’an. These Prophets are:
The third pillar is the belief in Allah’s Messengers. I know of twenty-five (25) Prophets mentioned in the Qur’an. These Prophets are:
Adam, Idris (Enoch), Nuh (Noah), Hud (Heber), Saleh (Methusaleh), Lut (Lot), Ibrahim (Abraham), Ismail (Ishmael), Ishaq (Isaac), Yaqub (Jacob), Yusuf (Joseph), Shu'aib (Jethro), Ayyub (Job), Dhulkifl (Ezekiel), Musa (Moses), Harun (Aaron), Dawud (David), Sulayman (Solomon), Ilyas (Elias), Alyasa (Elisha), Yunus (Jonah), Zakariya (Zachariah), Yahya (John the Baptist), Isa (Jesus) and Muhammad. Peace be upon them all.
Adam, Idris (Enoch), Nuh (Noah), Hud (Heber), Saleh (Methusaleh), Lut (Lot), Ibrahim (Abraham), Ismail (Ishmael), Ishaq (Isaac), Yaqub (Jacob), Yusuf (Joseph), Shu'aib (Jethro), Ayyub (Job), Dhulkifl (Ezekiel), Musa (Moses), Harun (Aaron), Dawud (David), Sulayman (Solomon), Ilyas (Elias), Alyasa (Elisha), Yunus (Jonah), Zakariya (Zachariah), Yahya (John the Baptist), Isa (Jesus) and Muhammad. Peace be upon them all.
The prophet Muhammad Peace be upon him, said that there are numerous others leading up to 313.
The prophet Muhammad Peace be upon him, said that there are numerous others leading up to 313.
The prophet Muhammad Peace be upon him is the last and final Prophet and there will be none after him.
The prophet Muhammad Peace be upon him is the last and final Prophet and there will be none after him.
It is our duty as Muslims to send salaams(the Peace and Blessings of Allah) when mentioning the names of any of the Prophets.
It is our duty as Muslims to send salaams(the Peace and Blessings of Allah) when mentioning the names of any of the Prophets.
Belief in his Books
Belief in his Books
The fourth pillar of iman is the belief in the books of Allah. Here it is the belief that at the time when these books were sent down they truly were a message from Allah.
The fourth pillar of iman is the belief in the books of Allah. Here it is the belief that at the time when these books were sent down they truly were a message from Allah.
The only book left is the Qur’an in its entirety, because it is the last revelation Allah will send to us.
The only book left is the Qur’an in its entirety, because it is the last revelation Allah will send to us.
There are four books known to man:
There are four books known to man:
1- The Torah (Torah) sent with the Prophet Musa (Moses).
1- The Torah (Torah) sent with the Prophet Musa (Moses).
2- The Psalms (Zaboor) sent with the Prophet Dawud (David).
2- The Psalms (Zaboor) sent with the Prophet Dawud (David).
3- The Gospel (Injeel) sent with Prophet Isa (Jesus).
3- The Gospel (Injeel) sent with Prophet Isa (Jesus).
4-The Quran sent with Prophet Muhammad.
4-The Quran sent with Prophet Muhammad.
Peace be upon them all.
Peace be upon them all.
Belief in the last day
Belief in the last day
The fifth pillar of faith is the belief in the Last Day. This is the Day of accounting for all deeds; evil or good, big or small.
The fifth pillar of faith is the belief in the Last Day. This is the Day of accounting for all deeds; evil or good, big or small.
In our lives we need to believe that all we do will have bearing on the Last Day.
In our lives we need to believe that all we do will have bearing on the Last Day.
No one but Allah knows when this day will come, so it is up to us to live each day as if it was our last.
No one but Allah knows when this day will come, so it is up to us to live each day as if it was our last.
Belief in the destiny of ALLAH(pre-ordainment)
Belief in the destiny of ALLAH(pre-ordainment)
The last pillar of iman is the belief in pre-ordainment. What this means?
The last pillar of iman is the belief in pre-ordainment. What this means?
Is that everything in our lives is already written. It is our duty to know that whatever Allah wills will occur. Also He is the creator of everything including our deeds.
Is that everything in our lives is already written. It is our duty to know that whatever Allah wills will occur. Also He is the creator of everything including our deeds.
Allah knows our past, present, and future.
Allah knows our past, present, and future.
Our lives are set, but that does not mean that we strive any less toward perfection.
Our lives are set, but that does not mean that we strive any less toward perfection.
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