SOR1 – Extensive Notes On Islam, Judaism & Christianity

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Islam

THE PRINCIPAL BELIEFS OF ISLAM

• It is almost impossible to separate beliefs from practices…
  • Beliefs are more aligned to the teachings of the Qur’an
  • Practices are more aligned to the 5 Pillars
• Islamic belief comes from Allah as revealed in the Qur’an
• There are 7 articles of its creed – Aqida ul-Islam – as revealed by Allah

There are 7 basic articles of faith set out in the Qur’an-:

1. Tawhid – the Oneness of Allah
2. Angels
3. The Sacred Books of Allah
4. Rusul – Prophets
5. Yawmuddin – The Day of Judgement
6. Al-Akhira – Life after death
7. Al-Qadr – Fate or predestination

These beliefs can also be classified according to the following three headings: –

• Tawhid – the Oneness of Allah (1 & 7)
• Rusul – Prophethood (2, 3 & 4)

Akhira – Life after death (5 & 6)