The pillars of faith, known as Eman in Arabic, are fundamental beliefs in Islam. They form the foundation of a Muslim's faith and are essential for understanding the Islamic worldview.
The Six Pillars of Faith
According to the provided reference, there are six pillars of faith:
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Belief in Allah: This is the core of Islamic faith, acknowledging Allah as the one and only God, without any partners or equals.
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Belief in the Angels: Belief in angels as creations of Allah, who are obedient to Him and carry out His commands.
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Belief in the Prophets: Recognition of all the prophets sent by Allah, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad (peace be upon them all). Muslims believe Muhammad is the final prophet.
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Belief in the Sent Books: Belief in the divine scriptures sent by Allah, including the Torah (Tawrat), the Psalms (Zabur), the Gospel (Injil), and the Quran. Muslims believe the Quran is the final and complete revelation.
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Belief in the Day of Resurrection: Belief in the Day of Judgment, when all people will be resurrected and held accountable for their actions in this life.
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Belief in Fate (Qadr): Belief that everything, both good and bad, is decreed by Allah. This includes belief in divine knowledge, decree, writing, and will.
Table Summarizing the Pillars of Faith
| Pillar of Faith | Description |
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| Belief in Allah | Acknowledging Allah as the one and only God. |
| Belief in the Angels | Recognizing angels as creations of Allah who are obedient to Him. |
| Belief in the Prophets | Accepting all prophets sent by Allah, with Muhammad as the final prophet. |
| Belief in the Sent Books | Believing in the divine scriptures, including the Torah, Psalms, Gospel, and Quran. |
| Belief in the Day of Resurrection | Acknowledging the Day of Judgment and accountability. |
| Belief in Fate (Qadr) | Believing that everything is decreed by Allah. |
