Elements of Faith
- Belief in Allah.
- Belief in His angels.
- Belief in His revealed books.
- Belief in His messengers.
- Belief in the last day.
- Belief in predestination.
Faith is found in the heart and is implemented by actions. It also requires special qualities like firmness, sincerity, obedience of Allah and self-restraint.
Some Signs of Faith
Believers experience a feeling of fear in their heart whenever Allah is mentioned to them. Their faith increases as verses of His book (Quran) are recited unto them. They put their trust in Him, perform the daily prayers and spend out of what He has provided them.
Pillars of Islam
These are the five pillars of Islam:
- Testifying that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah and that Muhammad is His messenger.
- Offering the five compulsory prayers in the prescribed manner.
- Paying the zakaah (obligatory alms).
- Observing fast during the month of Ramadhan.
- Performing Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) if one is able physically and financially.
References:
- Essential Lessons For Every Muslim by Shaikh Abdul-Aziz bin Abdullah bin Baz translated by Abu Hamzah.
- Selected Friday Sermons – Darussalam Publishers & Distributors
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