Pillars of faith

Pillars of faith: Faith” (al-iman) in the Arabic language means to affirm something and to comply with it. There are six pillars of faith.

1)  Belief in Allah: Islam teaches that there is only one God (Allah) who should be worshipped and obeyed.

2)  Belief in Angels: Muslims believe that Allah created unseen creatures such as Mala-eka (Angels). Muslims believe in their existence, in their names, their tasks and description as explained in the Quran and in the Sunnah (Teaching of Prophet).

3)  Belief in books of Allah: Muslims believe that Allah from time to time revealed books to mankind through his Prophets. Four prominent divine books are (1) Zabur (Psalms) revealed to Prophet David (AS) (2) Tawrah (Torahat) revealed to Prophet Moses (AS) (3) Injil (Gospel) revealed to Prophet Jesus (AS) (4) Quran revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

4)  Belief in Prophet of Allah: Muslims believe that Allah sent Prophet to all mankind as messengers for their guidance. Muslims believe in their existence, their names and their messages, as Allah and His Prophet informed about them.

5)  Belief in Yam-al-Qiyama (Day of Judgement): Muslim have believe that life of this world and what it will inside it will come to an end on one appointed day. Allah wills on that day resurrect all the dead; and Allah judge with perfect justice each person individually according to his good and bad actions that he did in his life. Every victim will have his/her rights. Allah will reward the persons who obey and purely worship Him or righteous life by sending them in paradise (Jinnah). All forgiveness that He pleases of those who disobeyed His command and punish him by sending him in Hell (Jahanum).

Qada-wal-Qada (Destiny): Muslim believe that the entire universe is working under the direction of Allah, the smallest to smallest and the greatest event happened is governed by Allah. Muslims trust in Allah only. They are required, however to do their best, and not simply sit back. They believe that whatever is to come, including death, cannot fail to come at its appointed time.