A Muslim Believes In........

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Beliefs in The Aakhirat (Hereafter)

Beliefs in events preceding the Day of Qiyamat:

A Muslim believes in the Minor and Major signs preceding the Day of Judgement as predicted by Muhammad s

A Muslim believes in the Major signs, such as the appearance of Mahdi, the appearance of Dajjal; the appearance of Ya’jooj and Ma’jooj (Gog and Magog); the rising of the sun from the West; the appearance of a talking beast; the breeze and the spreading of the fire

 

Beliefs in the Day of Qiyamat and the Hereafter:

A Muslim believes in the Day of Qiyamat when the trumpet will be blown and everything in the universe will be destroyed, when mountains will fly like cotton, stars will break down and the heavens will be split asunder.

A Muslim believes that the trumpet will be blown a second time when everything will be resurrected and human beings and the Jinn will be assembled before their Creator to be accounted

A Muslim believes in the Mizaan (the scales)

A Muslim believes in the Big Shafa'ah i.e., the intercession of Nabi s to Allah on the Day of Judgement, which will relieve mankind from the torment and anguish of waiting for requital.

A Muslim also believes in the smaller Shafa'ah of the Prophet s on behalf of some sinners so that they may receive the forgiveness of Allah S.

A Muslim believes in the physical nature of Jannat (Paradise), and Jahannum (Hell) and that they have already been created

A Muslim believes in the Aa'raaf (place between Jannah and Jahannum) which is the place where the dwellers of Jannah and Jahannum will converse and which will eventually cease to exist.

A Muslim believes in the Siraat

A Muslim believes in al-Hawd or the Blessed Reservoir which removes thirst forever from the blessed ones according to the authentic books of Hadith.

A Muslim believes in the deedaar (sighting) of Allah S in Jannah


Various Other Beliefs

A Muslim believes in the Angels who were created from light and who are sinless and obey every order of Allah S; that Jibraeel was a messenger to the Prophets, Mikaeel is in charge of rain, food etc, Izraeel is the Angel of death and Israfeel will blow the trumpet and Munkar and Nakeer who will question us in the grave.

A Muslim believes in the Jinn who were created from smokeless fire

A Muslim believes that al-Qur'an is the Word of Allah S revealed to the Prophet s. It is not created like the speech of man.

A Muslim believes that wahi - Divine Revelation - terminated with the passing away of Muhammad s

A Muslim believes that no new Rasul or Nabi is to come after Muhammad s and ‘Isa u (Jesus) will come as an Ummati (follower) of Muhammad s without losing his previous status of Prophethood.

A Muslim believes in the virgin birth of ‘Isa u and in all his miracles that are mentioned in the Qur'an and that Allah saved him from crucifixion and raised him to heaven.

A Muslim believes that Allah revealed the Injil to ‘Isa u and the Tawrah to Musa u and Suhoof to Ibrahim u and the Zabur to Dawud u

A Muslim believes that these Divine Books were the Word of Allah as is the Qur'an. 

A Muslim believes in all the miracles of the Ambiyaa (Prophets) and Messengers that are mentioned in the Noble Qur'an.

A Muslim believes that Allah S referred to Ibrahim u as a "friend" and that He talked to Musa u in an audible voice. 

A Muslim believes in the covenant with Allah which He drew from the children of Adam 

A Muslim believes in al-Lawh, the "Slate" or the eternal record concerning everything in the seen and unseen worlds.

A Muslim believes in al-Qalam, the "Pen", which refers to the recording of everything.

A Muslim believes that none can interfere with or change that which is recorded in the al-Lawh. Thus a Muslim believes that Allah S has foreknown everything.

A Muslim believes in al-Arsh, "Throne" (it is beyond description, it encompasses the universe, it is the centre of control from where all Commands originate and it is borne by 8 powerful Malaaikah) and al-Kursi which is a physical object and which cannot be comprehended by our minds

A Muslim believes in the Sidratul Muntaha, the final limit of the Malaaikah beyond which they are not permitted. Prophet s is the only person among the creation who was honoured to go beyond this point on the night of Mi’raaj

A Muslim believes in the Baitul Ma’moor, the qiblah of the Malaaikah and around which they are perpetually engaged in Tawaaf. The Ka’bah is directly below it

A Muslim loves all the companions of the Prophet s and does not speak of anyone of them except with reverence and respect. Love for them is a sign of good faith and hatred for anyone of them is a mark of hypocrisy.

A Muslim believes that the Khilaafat or succession of the administration of Islam after the Prophet s went to Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali (RadhiAllaahu-anhum) in this order and in justice.

A Muslim believes that the Blessed Ten about whom the Prophet s was inspired by Allah S to promise Paradise to are also deserving of our testimony as such. They are Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali (RadhiAllaahu-anhum), Addur-Rahmaan bin Auf, Talha bin Ubaidullah, Zubair bin al Awwaam, Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas, Sa'id bin Zaid, and Abu 'Ubaida bin al Jarrah. May Allah S be pleased with them all.

A Muslim believes that all scholars from the past generation of Islam (the al-Tabi-een), down to the present generation of scholars and pious learned people of Islam cannot be mentioned except with praise and appreciation. Whoever mentions one of them with contempt is astray from the right way.

A Muslim does not separate from, or differentiate between the generality of the Muslim community. We see in the jama'ah (the general community of Islam) the truth, and consider division in Islam as misguidance and an evil temptation of the Shaytaan.

A Muslim does not consult or believe in an astrologer or soothsayer.

A Muslim believes in Taqdeer, that all things that happen and will happen are in the knowledge of Allah S and will take place according to His will and command. In any loss or grief one must not think that it could have been avoided if one had acted differently.

A Muslim believes that those who commit major sins among Muslims are not doomed to eternal punishment in Hell, if they died believing in the Oneness of Allah S, even if they did not repent. Such sinners are under the judgement of Allah S alone. He may forgive whoever He pleases as stated in His Divine Words

A Muslim believes in the Aalamul Barzakh (the phase of life after death) and that in the Barzakh there is reward and punishment, comfort and hardship

A Muslim believes that supplication and charity given by the living Muslim on behalf of a dead Muslim is beneficial to the dead. 

A Muslim offers prayer for every dead Muslim but He does not judge or declare by His Judgement that a particular one is deserving of Paradise or Hell.

A Muslim does not draw any weapon to threaten the life of any Muslim except in justice according to the Law of Islam.

A Muslim obeys Muslim leaders so long as they rule and act according to the Law of Allah S and His Messenger s.

A Muslim follows the generality of Muslims and does not follow the excesses, nor divisions, nor does he follow any innovations in Islam. Muslims love the people of justice and faithfulness and dislike the people of injustice and deceit.

A Muslim believes that Allah S does not put a burden on His servants beyond their ability to bear, because of His Mercy and Kindness, without being under any obligation to do so.

A Muslim believes that the Religion with Allah S from the beginning of the world until its end is Islam