Islamic Creed for Beginners

Belief in Allah is the first and most important pillar of belief in Islam.

Allah possesses numerous attributes, including being the Creator, the Sustainer, and the Most Merciful.

Everything in the universe, willingly or unwillingly, is subject to Allah's will.

The universe and everything within it glorify Allah, though often we do not understand this directly.

A verse emphasizing universal submission to Allah's will.

A verse describing Allah's attributes and characteristics.

An angel who came to teach a person their faith (Deen).

A term to refer to Allah's position as the Supreme Being.

The Torah and Gospel have been altered from their original forms, losing their divine authenticity.

The Qur'an is divinely protected from alteration and remains in its original Arabic language.

The Qur'an is the last revealed book from God, containing all the essential truths and guidelines for humanity.

A Muslim believes in all messengers, including Jesus and Moses, sent by God to guide humanity.

God communicates with humans through messengers, revealing His will and guidance.

Messengers are chosen individuals with exceptional qualities, sent to their own people.

This verse highlights God's promise to protect the Qur'an from corruption.

Muslims hold the Qur'an with the utmost respect and strive to memorize it, reflecting its importance.

The Islamic concept of divine decree, or the predetermined will of Allah, encompassing everything that has happened, is happening, and will happen.

A divine tablet where Allah has inscribed all events that have happened, are happening, and will happen.

No. While Allah has a plan, He also created us with the ability to choose. Our choices are still within the framework of His grand plan.

One of Allah's attributes is justice. This means He holds us accountable for the choices we make, not for events we have no control over.

We can see ourselves making choices and acting independently, unlike inanimate objects that are moved by external forces.

Denying the concept of Qadar is considered disbelief in Islam, as it contradicts the Qur'an and authentic teachings of Prophet Muhammad.

Allah's knowledge encompasses everything, past, present, and future. This includes every event, every thought, and every action.

Qadar reflects Allah's attributes of knowledge, wisdom, power, and justice. He knows everything, plans wisely, has the power to execute His plan, and is just in holding us accountable for our choices.

This refers to the holy scriptures revealed by Allah to different prophets, including the Torah, the Bible, and the Quran.

The final revelation from Allah, revealed to Prophet Muhammad , it guides Muslims in all aspects of life.

The original scripture revealed to Prophet Moses , containing divine laws and teachings.

The original scripture revealed to Prophet Jesus , containing divine teachings and messages.

These five prophets, Muhammad , Jesus , Moses , Abraham , and Noah , were chosen by Allah for specific missions.

This refers to the afterlife, where individuals are judged based on their actions in this life.

This belief encompasses Allah's knowledge, will, decree, and creation. It emphasizes both Allah's power and human responsibility.

Taqwah is a state of consciousness that drives a Muslim to obey Allah and avoid disobedience. It's about being dutiful to Allah and living a life guided by His commandments.

Fasting during Ramadan is an act of submission to Allah's commandments. It's a way of seeking Allah's forgiveness and attaining Taqwah.

Fasting brings spiritual and physical benefits. It helps us appreciate Allah's blessings, discipline our desires, and empathize with the less fortunate.

Fasting during Ramadan with sincere intentions and seeking reward from Allah can lead to the forgiveness of past sins.

Every good deed is multiplied by Allah, including fasting. Allah promises a special reward for fasting, as it's an act done directly for Him.

During the first night of Ramadan, the gates of Paradise are opened, while the gates of Hell are closed. The shaytaan (devil) is chained, and good deeds are amplified.

On the first night of Ramadan, a caller announces, 'O seeker of good, come near!' and 'O seeker of evil, stop!' This symbolizes the increased opportunities for spirituality during Ramadan.

The Prophet Muhammad said the smell of a fasting person's breath is more pleasing to Allah than the fragrance of musk. This highlights the spiritual purity acquired through fasting.

Ibādah is the act of worshipping Allah through all actions, statements and intentions, both inward and outward. This includes prayer, charity, fasting, Hajj, being dutiful to parents, good manners, reading the Qur'an, remembering Allah, and more. It also involves sincerity and pure intentions towards Allah.

It emphasizes worshipping only Allah and avoiding false deities (taghut). This verse highlights the fundamental principle of monotheism in Islam.

These are actions or beliefs that negate the true meaning of 'There is no god but Allah'. Examples include invoking others besides Allah, directing worship to other deities, slaughtering animals for deities other than Allah, placing trust/fear/hope in false deities, practicing sorcery, mocking religion or the Prophet, believing other religions are better than Islam, or doubting Islam's superiority.

They will not enter paradise and will be eternally in hellfire. However, those who sincerely repent to Allah can be forgiven.

'Lā ilāha illal-lāh' means 'There is no god but Allah'. It's the core declaration of faith in Islam, affirming Allah's unique divinity and absolute power.

It's foundational to Islam, signifying the foundation of belief in Allah as the only true God, denying the existence of any other deities. This belief shapes all aspects of a Muslim's life.

It means performing acts of worship with a pure heart, solely for the pleasure of Allah, without seeking any worldly gain or praise. The intention behind the action should be focused on Allah alone.

Sincerity ensures that our acts of worship are truly meaningful in the eyes of Allah. It's about connecting with Allah from the depths of our hearts and seeking His blessings.