Islamic Beliefs

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Islamic beliefs include the belief in one God (Allah), the prophets (including Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad), and the Day of Judgment.

Monotheism: The belief in the oneness of God, which is the central tenet of Islam.
Prophethood: The belief in the messengerhood of various prophets, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad, who delivered the divine message to humanity.
Angels: The belief in the existence of angels, who are created by God and perform various functions in the universe, including acting as messengers between God and humans.
The Quran: The Islamic holy book, which contains the revelations of God to Muhammad, and is considered the ultimate source of guidance and authority in Islam.
Hadith: The collection of traditions and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad, which provide guidance on various aspects of Islamic belief and practice.
The Five Pillars of Islam: The basic requirements of Islamic practice, which include the declaration of faith, prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage to Mecca.
Islamic law (Shariah): The Islamic legal system, which governs all aspects of Muslim life, including personal and communal behavior, family law, and finance.
Islamic philosophy and theology: The study of Islamic thought, including metaphysics, ethics, and epistemology, and the development of Islamic theology.
Islamic mysticism (Sufism): The inner, spiritual dimension of Islam, which emphasizes the direct experience of God and the purification of the self.
Islamic art and architecture: The visual and material culture of Islam, which includes calligraphy, ceramics, textiles, and mosque design.
Islamic history: The study of the political, social, and cultural development of the Muslim world, from the time of the Prophet Muhammad to the present day.
Islamic civilization and contributions: The impact of Islamic civilization on world history, including achievements in science, medicine, mathematics, and philosophy.
Women in Islam: The role of women in Islamic belief and society, including the rights and responsibilities of women in family life, education, and politics.
Tawhid: The belief in the oneness of Allah, the Almighty.
Prophecy (Nabuwah): The belief that Allah has sent down Prophets or Messengers to guide humanity.
Angels (Malakut): The belief that angels are the agents of Allah, through whom He does His work.
The Holy Quran: The Holy book that Allah revealed to Prophet Muhammad through Angel Jibril. Muslims believe it is the word of Allah with no errors.
Predestination (Qadr): The belief that every event in the world, good or bad, is predestined by Allah.
The Resurrection (Akhirah): The belief in the Day of Judgment when people will be assessed for their deeds and deeds for good or bad will be rewarded accordingly.
Miracle (Karamat): The belief in miracles that Allah granted to the Prophets as a sign of their truthfulness.
Divine Justice (Adalah): The belief in the justice of Allah, that He will hold everyone accountable for their deeds and no one will be wronged.
Love of the Prophet (Muhabbah): Muslims have immense love and respect for Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as they consider him as the final and most beloved Prophet of Allah.
Sunnah and Hadith: The collections of Prophet's sayings and actions, Muslim has high respect for them as they act as guidance for Muslims in their daily lives.
"The main schools of Islamic Theology include the extant Ashʿarī, Māturīdī, and Aṯharī; the extinct ones include Qadariyah, Jahmiyya, Murji'ah, Muʿtazila, Batiniyya."
"The main schools of Islamic Theology include the extant Ashʿarī, Māturīdī, and Aṯharī."
"The extinct ones include Qadariyah, Jahmiyya, Murji'ah, Muʿtazila, Batiniyya."
"The main schism between Sunnī, Shīʿa, and Kharijite branches of Islam was initially more political than theological."
"Yes, over time theological differences have developed throughout the history of Islam."
"The main schism between Sunnī, Shīʿa, and Kharijite branches of Islam was initially more political than theological."
"Islamic schools and branches are in different schools of thought regarding ʿaqīdah (creed)."
"Various Islamic schools and branches have different schools of thought regarding ʿaqīdah (creed)."
"The main branches of Islamic Theology include the extant Ashʿarī, Māturīdī, and Aṯharī."
"The extinct ones include Qadariyah, Jahmiyya, Murji'ah, Muʿtazila, Batiniyya."
"The extinct ones include Qadariyah, Jahmiyya, Murji'ah, Muʿtazila, Batiniyya."
"The main schism between Sunnī, Shīʿa, and Kharijite branches of Islam was initially more political than theological."
"Yes, over time theological differences have developed throughout the history of Islam."
"The main schools of Islamic Theology include the extant Ashʿarī, Māturīdī, and Aṯharī."
"The main schools of Islamic Theology include the extant Ashʿarī, Māturīdī, and Aṯharī."
"The extinct ones include Qadariyah, Jahmiyya, Murji'ah, Muʿtazila, Batiniyya."
"Yes, over time theological differences have developed throughout the history of Islam."
"The main schism between Sunnī, Shīʿa, and Kharijite branches of Islam was initially more political than theological."
"The main schism between Sunnī, Shīʿa, and Kharijite branches of Islam was initially more political than theological."
"Yes, over time theological differences have developed throughout the history of Islam."