What are the basic beliefs of the Islam?

Answer 1

AnswerThere are six basic beliefs in Islam:

1. Allah (or God and same God worshiped in Christianity and Judaism)
2. Angels of Allah
3. Holy Books of Allah
4. All prophets and Messengers of Allah
5. The day of judgment and life after death
   
6. Predestination

The basic beliefs are best described by the famous hadith (Prophetic narration) of Angel Gabriel (Jibril) and also from Omar, may Allah be pleased with him, there is that he said, "While we were sitting with the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless with him and grant him peace, one day a man came up to us whose clothes were extremely white, whose hair was extremely black, upon whom traces of traveling could not be seen, and whom none of us knew, until he sat down close to the Prophet, may Allah bless with him and grant him peace, so that he rested his knees upon his knees and placed his two hands upon his thighs and said, 'Muhammad, tell me about Islam.' The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless with him and grant him peace, said, 'Islam is that you witness that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and you establish the prayer, and you give the Zakat, and you fast Ramadan, and you perform the hajj of the House if you are able to take a way to it.' He said, 'You have told the truth,' and we were amazed at him asking him and [then] telling him that he told the truth. He said, 'Tell me about eeman.' He said, 'That you affirm Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, and the Last Day, and that you affirm the Decree, the good of it and the bad of it.' He said, 'You have told the truth.' He said, 'Tell me about ihsan.' He said, 'That you worship Allah as if you see Him, for if you don't see Him then truly He sees you.' He said, 'Tell me about the Hour.' He said, 'The one asked about it knows no more than the one asking.' He said, 'Then tell me about its tokens.' He said, 'That the female slave should give birth to her mistress, and you see poor, naked, barefoot shepherds of sheep and goats competing in making tall buildings.' He went away, and I remained some time. Then he asked, 'Umar, do you know who the questioner was?' I said, 'Allah and His Messenger know best.' He said, 'He was Jibril (Gabriel) who came to you to teach you your deen'." Muslim narrated it.

Beyond this the beliefs of Islam have been systematically organized and explained in detail by the Muslim Scholars. This is referred to as the science of Aqidah (or faith).

For more information about main principles of Islam, refer to the related questions listed below.

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Islam is (composed of) three (main) areas: Utterance, faith, and deeds.:

1. The utterance: to witness that no God except one and only one God and that prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is His messenger.
2. Faith is to believe in Allah, the Angels, the Heavenly Scriptures, Prophets, the last Day and in the ability of Allah to will the existence of good or bad.
3. Deeds are: Salat (Prayers), Zakat (Alms-giving), Siyam (Fasting), and Hajj (Pilgrimage).

FAITH IN ALLAH

1. We believe that Allah is one God, our Lord and the Lord of everything,
2. Allah is the Creator of everything,
3. All other than Him are created, and are servants who share nothing with Allah.
4. Even Angels and Prophets are merely created servants submitting to Allah.
5. Among them are Jesus and Muhammad (Peace be upon them); both have no trace of deity (godhood).
6. Allah is the Living Self-Subsisting, Eternal, the First without a beginning and the Last without an end.
7. He hears everything and sees everything.
8. He is Most Gracious, Most Merciful, All-Dominating,
9. He has the Most beautiful Names and the Noblest Attributes.
10. He has created us out of nothing,
11. And made us in the best form.
12. He has given us all graces and bounties.
13. Hence we are not permitted to worship or submit to any other than Him, whether a favorite Angel or a chosen Prophet!
14. Whoever directs his prayers, bows or prostrates (in worship), or offers sacrifice to any other than Allah, he is an infidel! and not a Muslim even if he declares that he is a Muslim:

Allah says: "Say: Truly my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death, are (all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the Worlds. No partner has He. This I am commanded and I am the first of those who submit to His Will". [The Qur'an 6:162 -163]

1. Islam is the religion of Monotheism: it denies the Dualism of Magians and the Trinity of Christians. Islam teaches that Allah is One and only One. No one shares with Him, His Dominion or His Command. He has the Most beautiful Names and the Noblest Attributes:
2. Allah says: "Say! He is Allah, the One. He is the Most Unique, the Eternal,the Absolute. He neither gives birth, nor is He born. And there is none like unto Him. " [Al Qur'an 112).

FAITH IN ANGELS

1. Allah has created Angels to worship Him, to carry out His commands and to be His messengers to His Prophets.
2. One of the angels is Gabriel who used to bring down Revelation to our Prophet Muhammad 'Alayhis-Salatu was-Salamu (peace be upon him).
3. Another Angel is Michael who is in charge of rain falling.
4. A third one is the "Angel of Death" who is in charge of taking the souls of people whose death is due.
5. Angels are but servants honored by Allah.
6. Hence we honor them and speak of them respectfully.
7. But we worship none of them, nor do we take them as Allah's sons or daughters (as infidels claim).
8. We worship only Allah who created them in this wonderful kind of creation.

Allah (Glory be to Him) says: "And they say: The Most Gracious has begotten a son, Glory be to Him! They are but servants raised to honor. They do not speak before He speaks, and they act (in all things) by His command. He knows what is before them and what is behind them, and they offer no intercession except for those whom He accepted, and they stand in awe and reverence of Him. If any of them should say, 'I am a God besides Him', such one We should reward with Hell. Thus do We reward those who do wrong". [The Qur'an 21:26-29]

FAITH IN HOLY SCRIPTURES

1. Allah has sent down to a number of Messengers, Books in order to proclaim them to mankind.
2. These Books contain the Words of Allah.
3. Among them are the Sheets of Ibrahim (Abraham), Taurat revealed to Moosa (Moses), Az-Zabour (psalms) revealed to Dawood (David), The Injil (Gospel) revealed to Isa (Jesus), And The Qur'an sent down to Muhammad, (Peace be upon them all).
4. Jews and Christians distorted some parts of their Books (Taurat and Injil).
5. Being the last Book assuredly guarded from corruption, The Qur'an confirms the truth in the previous Books and guards it.
6. Whatever, in those Books, differs from The Qur'an is corrupted or abrogated.
7. Allah (Glory be to Him) says: "To you We sent the scripture in truth Confirming the scriptures that came before it, And guarding it..." [The Qur'an 5:48].
8. Allah revealed The Qur'an in Arabic and has firmly promised to protect. His last Message from all corruption; He says about The Qur'an: "We have, without doubt, sent down the Message, and We will assuredly guard it (from corruption)" [The Qur'an 15:9]

FAITH IN PROPHETS

1. We believe that: Allah chose from among mankind some Prophets to deliver His Guidance.
2. From among those Prophets He selected Some Messengers.
3. He sent to the Messengers Laws and commanded them to proclaim these laws and to clarify them to their people.
4. Some of the great Messengers of Allah were Nooh (Noah), Ibrahim (Abraham), Moosa (Moses), Isa (Jesus), and Muhammad (peace be upon them all).
5. Embracing Islam does not mean to disbelieve in Moosa, Isa, or any other prophet.
6. Islam teaches you how to believe correctly in all Prophets.
7. Allah (Glory be to Him) says in The Qur'an: "To you We sent the Scripture in Truth, Confirming the scriptures that came before it, And guarding it..." [The Qur'an 5:48]. Meaning: Clarifying the Truth they distorted.
8. Allah mentioned' names of a number of Prophets, He says: "Say you (Muslims): We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to Ibrahim, lsma'il, Isaac, Ya'qoob (Jacob) and the Tribes, and that which was given to Moosa (Moses), and Isa (Jesus), and that which was given to all Prophets from their Lord. We make no difference between one and another of them, and we submit to Allah (in Islam)" [The Qur'an 2:136]
9. The first Prophet was Adam, father of mankind, Alayhis-Salam (Peace be upon him).
10. Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam 'Alayhis-Salatu was-Salamu (Peace be upon him) is the Seal (the last) of the prophets. No prophet is to come after him up to the end of this world.
11. Hence the fact that Islam is the only true religion to remain up to the Last Day.
12. He is Muhammad son of Abdullah son of Abdul-Muttalib. He is an Arab from (the famous tribe) of The Quraysh, a descendant of Ibrahim (Abraham) and Isma'il (Ishmael) - Alayhimus-salatu was-salamu - (Peace, and prayers of Allah be upon them).
13. He was born in Makkah (Mecca) in 571 AD (Known as the Year of the Elephant).
14. Allah sent Revelation to him when he was 40 years old.
15. He stayed in Makkah 13 years calling people to (believe in) Allah.
16. Only a limited number of people believed in him.
17. After that he emigrated to Al-Madinah and invited its people to believe in Allah, and they accepted.
18. He became the leader of Makkah in the year 8 AH He died at the age of 63 after the whole of The Qur'an was revealed, and all Arabs embraced Islam.

FAITH IN THE LAST DAY

1. We believe that there will be another life after this life.
2. When the determined term of this life comes to an end, Allah will command an Angel to sound the Trumpet and all mankind and all other creatures will die.
3. Then he (Angel) will sound it again, when, behold, all dead since Adam will stand out of their graves.
4. Then, Allah will gather all people to account them for what they did:
5. Those who believed (in Allah), accepted the Messengers (as truthful) and did good deeds (commanded by Allah), Allah will put them in Paradise.
6. In Paradise, they will enjoy eternal Bliss.
7. But those who rejected the Messengers and disobeyed Allah's commands, will be put in Hell.
8. In Hell Fire, they will be in continuous eternal punishment.
9. O Allah! We ask Your Paradise and seek refuge with You from Fire of Hell! Aameen!
10. Allah (Glory be to Him) says: "As for those who had transgressed all bounds; and had preferred the life of this world; the Abode will be Hell-Fire. And for those who had feared of standing in front of their Lord's (Tribunal); and had restrained (their) souls from lower desires; their Abode will be Paradise." (The Qur'an 79:37-41)

FAITH IN FATE AND DIVINE DECREE

1. We believe in the timeless knowledge of Allah and in His power to plan and execute His plans and nothing could happen in His Kingdom against His will.
2. His knowledge and power are in action and command at all times over His creation.
3. He is Wise and Merciful and whatever He does must have a meaningful purpose.
4. If this is established in our minds and hearts, we should accept with good faith all that He does,
5. Although we may fail to understand it fully, or think it is bad.

That there is only one god and that is Allah, Prophet Mohammed is his last messenger, and the five pillars of Islam which are to fast during the holy month of Ramadan, to pray 5 times a day, if you are able to afford it you must make hajj, to believe in Allah and prophet Mohammed [PBUH], and lastly to give money to the poor and needy. We also believe to be good to everyone and treat others with respect and diginity

sadly many Muslims are forgetting how to follow their religion and they twist and turn the word of the holy Quran when it asks for peace and happiness.

There are many more than 3 beliefs in Islam. In Islam you believe in Allah, his messengers, his books, his angels, life after death and the Day of Judgment.
Islam stresses exactly those same points that were communicated through all of his Prophets; Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Mohammed and many others before them (peace be upon them all). However there is constant need to remind those to humans, as they forgot to pay heed to them as time passes by.
Here are few main points:
- There is only one creator, who created everything at the first place and He is still capable to override/interrupt every process He wants to.
- Death is certain for every living body. Humans will be recreated to stand accountable for their doings on a big Judgement Day.
- This short life is a test for humans to have an actual life in heaven. People who do not pay heed while actually understanding the truth will have a place in Hellfire.
- God recommends some principles and reminder practices (spending money on the needy, daily prayers etc.) that must be followed other than human's good conscious.


Answer

Five Pillars of Islam according to shia Muslims are:

1. Monotheism: The Oneness of Allah (tawhid)

2. Divine Justice ('adl)

3. Prophethood (nubuwwa)

4. Succession to Muhammad (imamat)

5. The Day of Judgement and the Resurrection (Qiyama)


Practices of Islam according to shia Muslims:

1- Prayers (salaat) - 5 times a day

2- Fasting (sawm) during Ramadan

3-4. Alms giving (zakaat and khums)

5- Pilgrimage to the city of Makkah (hajj)

6- Holy Defense (Jihad)

7-8. Enjoining good (amr bil-ma'rouf) and forbidding evil (nahiy an al-munkar)

9- Supporting those who walk in the path of Allah (tawalli li awliyaa' Allah)

10- Turning away from the enemies of Allah (tabarri min a'daa Allah)


Five Pillars of Islam according to Sunni Muslims are:

1. professing (Shahadah)

2. Prayer (Salat)

3. Alms-giving (Zakāt)

4. Fasting (Sawm of Ramadan)

5. Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)

Refer to questions below for more information

Following are the beliefs, guiding principles and practices of the Muslims. The last Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) told all mankind that all human beings are the off-spring of a single couple-Hazrat Adam (AS) and Hazrat Eve (AS). Islam is for whole human race. Its appeal is to all humans. It believes in universal human brotherhood. According to the last Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) Almighty Allah has created all humans from one couple- Hazrat Adam (AS) and Hazrat Eve (AS). Neither any White man has any superiority to a Black man, nor a Black man has any superiority to a White man. Islam believes in the equality of all humans. It is above caste, color or Geographical bounds. The holy Qur'an is the last heavenly Book revealed by Almighty Allah that testifies the previous heavenly Books like The Torah, The Zaboor, All Books of Old Testament and New Testament, The bible etc. It teaches the Muslims to have following beliefs:

Following are the Basic Beliefs of the Muslims: Guidelines

1. Belief in Almighty Allah (God) Sura Baqra -2. Aya 163: And your Allah is ONE Allah, There is no god but He. He is the Sole Creator, Sustainer, Provider and Ruler of the Universe. He has No Son, No Parents, No Off-spring. He is Omnipotent, Omni-Present, All-Knowing, All-Seeing, All-Listening. HE and He alone deserves worship. All powers lie in His Mighty Hands. He alone is the Master of the Day of Judgment. He has No Partner, No Associate, whatsoever. No one can understand Him completely. There is Nothing like Him. He is Most Merciful, Most Gracious, Most Forgiving.

2. Belief in Angels Created by Almighty Allah Karim from light. They are obedient to Allah Karim. They carry out His commands without an iota of reluctance.

3. Belief in all heavenly books, including the Tora, the Zaboor, and the Bible. The last, most authentic and complete in all respects is the holy Qur'an.

4. Belief in all the Messengers of Almighty Allah- No distinction among them. Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) being the last Prophet of Islam. NO Prophet after him.

5. Belief in the Day of Judgment. Almighty Allah Subhanahoo is the Sole and Supreme Ruler/Master of that Day. He enjoys the absolute authority to decide the fate of the people (without an iota of injustice), and send them to Heaven or Hell to live there till eternity.

6. Good and bad Destiny is in the Hands of Almighty Allah. No One can change his destiny. No one can do any harm to anyone if He wishes otherwise, and no one can give any benefit to any one if He does not wish so.

7. Life hereafter: All the dead will be raised again and judged according to their good or bad deeds. The Sole Power of Judgment lies in His mighty Hands. There will be no death after that.

8. Hell and Heaven (Paradise) are factual places where people will be sent after judgment to live there eternally.

These may be further elaborated in the light of the holy Qur'an and the Sahih Hadith.

Answer 2

Basic beliefs of Islam

1) Belief in Allah i.e. there is no god but Allah.

2) Belief in all the messengers of Allah and not just the last messenger i.e. the beloved prophet Mohammad swah.

3) Belief in all the books of Allah whichis Toraj, Jabur, Injeel and Quran.

4) Belief that Allah created angels i.e belief in the concept of angels.

5) Belief that we will all be resurrected on the day of judgment and will be brought to Allah who will decide on our afterlife i.e hell or paradise.

Refer to related questions below for more information.