Islamic Belief [in Allah]In the Light of the Qur’an and the Sunnah

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

‘Aqeedah – Definition & Explanation Linguistic meaning Root meanings: belief, ideology, firmly

grounded, tied, binding contract. Islamic meaning Beliefs and knowledge held in the heart

without any doubt. Relationship between ‘aqeedah and ‘amal

Belief in matter of al-ghaib ‘Aqeedah can be correct or false Divine Communication (sometimes called

“revelation”) is its sole possible source. Only found today in the last and protected

divine message. Correct ‘Aqeedah is an absolute necessity

for balance and success in both realms.

‘Aqeedah not mentioned in Qur’an or Hadith Allah praised Iman and its people. ‘Aqeedah is the foundation in the heart of iman

which also includes deeds. Abu Hanifa’s opinion a semantic, not an actual

difference. “That which is established in the heart and the

actions confirm/validate it.” (hadith) NOT mere “knowledge” (gnosis) Iblis and Pharaoh both had complete knowledge of

Allah, but no correct ‘aqeedah or iman.

Iman includes deeds and that is the realm of the Shari’a.

A deficiency in either is a deficiency in Iman.

As such, both the “root” (‘aqeedah) and the “branches” (deeds) must be maintained.

No exemption for ability in the area of ‘aqeedah. Whoever rejects the ‘Aqeedah of Islam wholly or

partially is a disbeliever. ‘Aqeedah is interconnected and it is not possible

to believe in one part but not in another. Kufr can be by rejection, words, deeds or

omissions. Rejection of disbelievers for their disbelief is a

must. Who will be kafir before Allah?

Sins detract and indicate a lack in Iman.

But, they cannot remove one from Iman to Kufr.

Shirk is what cannot be forgiven. Shirk is what removes one from Islam. Sins can result in punishment, but not

eternal.

Accused Muslims of kufr for any major sin. Discussion of their “evidence”. Refutation. Meaning of disowning and kufr in certain

hadith. The difference between failing to judge by

the Shari’a in an instance vs. enforcing kaafir laws and making war against the Shari’a.