Name: Laiba Amir

Semester: 2nd
Bsc. Banking & Finance
ISLAMIYAT ASSIGNMENT
THE ARTICLES OF FAITH

The meaning of islam

Islam is derived from the Arabic root salama i.e peace, purity
submission and obedience. In the religious sense, islam means
submission to the will of Allah and obedience.
The name of Allahs religion was chosen by Allah Himself and clearly
mentioned in His final revelation to man:
THIS DAY I HAVE PERFECTED YOUR RELIGION FOR YOU, COMPLETED
MY FAVOURS UPN YOU, AND CHOSEN FOR YOU ISLAM AS YOUR
RELIGION(Quran, Al-Madah :3)

Faith

Ali ibn Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, relates that he Holy Prophet,
peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said
The faith is that one recognizes God at heart accepts Him verbally and acts
on His commandments.(Ibni Majah)

Faith and Acts

The teaching of quran and Hadith (sayings of Prophet Mohammad) revolves
around two Arabic words namely, Emaan (faith) and Amaal (Acts). Emaan is
like the roots of a tree and Amaal are the stems
Leaves or other parts of it. Just as without the roots, the tree cannot survive,
similarly, without faith, the acts are useless

Hadith Mubarak
Umar ibn Khattab, May Allah be pleased with him, relates:
We were sitting in the company of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of
Allah be upon him, when suddenly a man arrived. He was wearing clean,
white clothes and his hair was jet black. He did not look as though he was a
traveler and he was not known to any of us. He sat down close to the Holy
Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, his knees touching the
knees of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. He said: O
Muhammad, tell me something about. The Holy Prophet, peace and blessings
of Allah be upon him, replied:
Faith is that you should believe in Allah, His Angels, His Books and His
Prophets; that you should believe in the Day of Judgment and that you
should believe in the Divine Laws relating to good and evil. (Tirmidhi)

The articles of faith

Belief in Allah
The first article of faith in Islam is belief in Allah, glorified and exalted is He.
As the term Allah implies, the belief in Allah is a stringent and strict
monotheism. Allah is the One God. There is no other. As such, Allah is not
the god of just one selected nation or ethnic group. Allah is the god of all
mankind, of all forms of life, of all creations, and of all worlds. Praise be to
Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds. (Quran 1:2)

I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of
the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me.
However, not only is Allah One without equal and without peer, He is also
One in His unity. His unity admits and allows no partners or associates. His
unity leaves no room for any triune conceptualization of the deity, which
results in sectarian divisions and in endless theological squabbling about
issues such as: is it three persons in one substance, or three persons of
similar substance; how does one really define person and substance; how
does each of three persons in one substance keep its separate identity,
which person of the unified substance preceded which other persons;
which person of the unified substance begat which other person; if one
person begat another person, did not the first person precede the second
person, implying a time when the second person did not exist; which
person of the unified substance directed which other person to do what,
e.g., to create the world and universe, and does this not imply that one
person is subordinate to another person; are the three persons of the
unified sub stance equal or unequal; do each of the three persons of the
unified substance share in the being of the other persons, or are they
rigidly separated; etc. In Islam, Allah is One, i.e., one without peer, and One
in absolute unity.

He is not One among many, nor even One among others, but One in total
uniqueness. His very uniqueness defies total comprehension by the limited
intellect of mortal man. He is without beginning and without end, and there
is nothing comparable to Him. Allah is the One God, besides Whom there is
no other. The most perfect, beautiful, and sublime expression of this Oneness
of Allah is to be found in the Quran chapter, The Purity of Faith:

Belief in angels
Muslims believe in all the messengers and prophets of Allah. Further, they believe that Allah has
provided a messenger to every people. At one time or another, every people or nation of people has
received revelation from Allah through its own messenger of Allah. There are many verses in the
Quran, which attest to this basic truth. Perhaps, the following verses are among the most direct in
this respect:
Before thee We sent (messengers) to many nations, and We afflicted the nations with suffering and
adversity, that they might learn humility. (Quran 6:42)
Verily, We have sent thee in truth, as a bearer of glad tidings, and as a Warner: and there never
were a people, without a Warner having lived among them (in the past). (Quran 35:24)
To every people (was sent) a messenger: when their messenger comes (before them), the matter
will be judged between them with justice, and they will not be wronged. (Quran 10:47)
For We assuredly sent amongst every people a messenger, (with the command), Serve Allah, and
eschew evil: of the people were some whom Allah guided, and some on whom error became
inevitably (established). So travel through the earth, and see what was the end of those who denied
(the truth). (Quran 16:36)
Many of these messengers and prophets may no longer be to modem man. However, numerous
prophets and messengers are directly mentioned in the Quran, including, among others, Adam,

Noah, Abraham, Lot, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job, Moses, Aaron, David, Solomon, Jonah,
John the Baptist, Jesus, and Muhammad, peace be upon them all. There were many prophets and
messengers, and a Muslim is not free to pick and choose among the prophets and messengers of
Allah. A Muslim must acknowledge with equal respect all the prophets and messengers of Allah of
whom he is aware, e.g., specifically those mentioned in the Quran.
Those who deny Allah and His messengers, and (those who) wish to separate Allah from His
messengers, saying: We believe in some but reject others: and (those who) wish to take a course
midway-they are in truth (equally) unbelievers; and We have prepared for unbelievers a humiliating
punishment. (Quran 4:150-151)

Belief in books
Muslims believe in all of the original scriptures revealed by God to His
Messengers. A Muslim must believe in every scripture mentioned by God in
the Quran. God, The Giver, revealed them and they were, in their original
forms, the actual word of God. The scriptures God mentions in the Quran are
as follows:
1. The original Scrolls as revealed to Abrahams
2. The original Torah as revealed to Moses
3. The original Psalms as revealed to David
4. The original Injeel (Gospel of Jesus) as revealed to Jesus
5. The Quran as revealed to Muhammad (which is still available in its
original form)
Muslims do not consider the scriptures revealed before the Quran, which are
presently in circulation in various editions and versions, to be an accurate

representation of their original revealed form. According to the Quran,

people have distorted these scriptures for their own worldly gain. These
distortions have occurred in many different ways, such as additions or
deletions of text or changes in the meaning or the language. These
distortions were adopted over time and what remains is a mixture of the
original divine text with manmade interpretation and contamination.
Although Muslims believe in all the previous revealed books, the final means
by which they judge different matters and seek ultimate guidance is sought
through the Quran and the authentic traditions of the Prophet Muhammad

Belief in prophets
Prophets in Islam (Arabic: ) include "messengers" (rasul,
pl. rusul), bringers of a divine revelation via an angel; and "prophets" (nab,
pl. anbiy), lawbringers that Muslims believe were sent by God to every
people, bringing God's message in a language they can understand Belief in
prophets is one of the six articles of the Islamic faith, and specifically
mentioned in the Qur'an.[ A Muslim believes in all the Messengers and
Prophets of God without any discrimination. All messengers were mortals,
human beings, endowed with Divine revelations and appointed by God to
teach mankind. The Holy Quran mentions the names of 25 messengers and
prophets and states that there are others. These include Noah, Abrahim,
Ishmael, Isaac, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad. Their message is the same
and it is Islam and it came from One and the Same Source; God, and it is to

submit to His will and to obey his law, i.e., to become a Muslim. Muhammad
is the most important historical and theological figure in Islam. His name,
which means "highly praised," reflects this. Muhammad was born in Mecca in
570 AD. His father died before he was born and his mother died when he was
six-years-old. Muhammad was then raised primarily by his uncle, for whom
he worked as a shepherd. Unique to Islam is Muhammad, who Muslims
believe is the "Seal of the Prophets" (Khatam an-Nabiyyin, i.e. the last
prophet); and the text revealed to him (the Qur'an), which Muslims believe is
unique among divine revelations as the only one protected by God from
distortion or corruption, destined to remain in its true form until the Last Day.
A Muslim believes in all the Messengers and Prophets of God without any
discrimination. All messengers were mortals, human beings, endowed with
Divine revelations and appointed by God to teach mankind. The Holy Quran
mentions the names of 25 messengers and prophets and states that there
are others. These include Adam, the first Prophet, and include Noah,
Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad, the last of the
Prophets (peace be upon them all). The key message brought by all Prophets
was the same; to believe in One God and not to associate partners with Him,
to stay away from sins and to lead a life devoted to earning Gods pleasure.

Belief in the day of judgment

This is believed to be the final assessment of humanity byA Muslim believes

in the Day of the Judgment. This world as we know it will come to an end,
and the dead will rise to stand for their final and fair trial. On that day, all
men and women from Adam to the last person will be resurrected from the
state of death. Everything we do, say, make, intend and thinks are accounted

for and kept in accurate records. They are brought up on the Day of
Judgment.
One who believes in life after death is not expected to disobey God. They will
be ever-conscious that God is watching all their actions and the angels are
recording them.
People with good records will be generously rewarded and warmly welcomed
to Paradise. People with bad records will be fairly punished and cast into Hell.
The real nature of Heaven and Hell are known to Allah only, but they are
described by Allah in familiar terms in the Quran.
If some good deeds are seen not to get full appreciation and credit in this
life, they will receive full compensation and be widely acknowledged on the
Day of Judgment. If some people who commit sins, neglect God and indulge
in immoral activities seem superficially successful and prosperous in this life,
absolute justice will be done to them on the Day of Judgment. The time of
the Day of Judgment is known by God alone.
A Muslim believes in the Day of the Judgment. This world as we know it will
come to an end, and the dead will rise to stand for their final and fair trial.
On that day, all men and women from Adam to the last person will be
resurrected from the state of death. Everything we do, say, make, intends
and think are accounted for and kept in accurate records. They are brought
up on the Day of Judgment.
One who believes in life after death is not expected to disobey God. They will
be ever-conscious that God is watching all their actions and the angels are
recording them.
People with good records will be generously rewarded and warmly welcomed
to Paradise. People with bad records will be fairly punished and cast into Hell.
The real nature of Heaven and Hell are known to Allah only, but they are
described by Allah in familiar terms in the Quran.

Belief in predestination
Islam, "predestination" is the usual English language rendering of a belief
that Muslims call al-qa wa al-qadr. The phrase means "the divine decree
and the predestination"; al-qadr derives from a root that means to measure
out. A Muslim believes in the ultimate Knowledge and Power of God to plan
and execute His plans. Allah is Wise, Just, and Loving, and whatever He does
must have a good motive, although we may fail sometimes to understand it
fully. The believer should have strong faith in God, recognizing that their own
knowledge is limited and their thinking is based on individual consideration.
In contrast, the Knowledge of God is limitless and He plans on a universal
basis. Humans should think, plan and make sound choices and then put their
trust in God. If things happen as they want they should praise God. If things
do not happen as they want they should still praise God, recognizing that He
knows best what is good for the affairs of mankind. Qadar is one of the
aspects of aqidah. Some Muslims believe that the divine destiny is when God
wrote down in the Preserved Tablet ("al-Lau al-Maf") all that has
happened and will happen, which will come to pass as written. According to
this belief, a person's action is not caused by what is written in the Preserved
Tablet but, rather, the action is written in the Preserved Tablet because God
already knows all occurrences without the restrictions of time. When
referring to the future, Muslims
"They will cry out to them: Were we not with you? They shall say: Yes!
but you caused yourselves to fall into temptation, and you waited
and doubted, and vain desires deceived you till the threatened
punishment of Allah came, while the arch deceiver deceived you about Allah.
"

 Qur'an, Sura 57 (Al-Hadid), ayat 14

How articles of faith have changed our lives

During hardships and calamities, it is natural to get swept away by the

affliction of the moment. During such trials of faith, unless we are careful,
Satan can inject fear and plant doubts in our hearts and minds. Our beliefs in
such vulnerable states may become overpowered by feelings of the moment
resulting in the dwindling of our faith. Some of us start questioning the
fairness and wisdom underlying such divine decisions while others get mired
in a blame game. All in all, we may find ourselves lost, helpless, and stalled
finding it difficult to gather ourselves and move forward.
For such situations specifically and others in general, Islam teaches us to
stay in control by hanging on to the Mercy and Grace of Allah. We pray that
Allah keeps us safe from the challenges and trials of life, but as Muslims we
should know and understand Qurans message and the prophets guidance
for handling tough moments in life. The following summarizes some of the
key guidance related.
Even when all doors appear to have been closed, as true believers we should
never let feelings of helplessness succumb us to this matter. As mentioned in
the hadith above, a strong faith can help us to hold our heads high. When
faith seems to be dwindling, we should get back to Quran and remind
ourselves that only Allah can let us out of our ordeal and problems. You must,
therefore, keep that faith and not let Satan instill thoughts that could weaken
your faith.