What is the meaning of the word Aqidah?
Linguistically Aqidah is the firm belief of any matter regardless is it true or false
The word Aqidah, as an Islamic term, means the firm belief of the existence of Allah, the Angels, the heavenly books, the messengers of Allah, the day of Judgement and fate and Destiny.
What is the source of the Islamic Aqidah?
The only source of the Islamic Aqidah is the Noble Quran and the Authenticated prophetic Hadeeth.
Allah (SWT) says in the Quran
(يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓاْ ءَامِنُواْ بِٱللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِۦ وَٱلۡكِتَٰبِ ٱلَّذِي نَزَّلَ عَلَىٰ رَسُولِهِۦ وَٱلۡكِتَٰبِ ٱلَّذِيٓ أَنزَلَ مِن قَبۡلُۚ وَمَن يَكۡفُرۡ بِٱللَّهِ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتِهِۦ وَكُتُبِهِۦ وَرُسُلِهِۦ وَٱلۡيَوۡمِ ٱلۡأٓخِرِ فَقَدۡ ضَلَّ ضَلَٰلَۢا بَعِيدًا)
(النساء -136)
136You who believe, believe in Allah and His Messenger and in the Scripture He sent down to His Messenger, as well as what He sent down before. Anyone who does not believe in Allah, His angels, His Scriptures, His messengers, and the Last Day has gone far, far astray. (4-136)
(وَمَآ ءَاتَىٰكُمُ ٱلرَّسُولُ فَخُذُوهُ وَمَا نَهَىٰكُمۡ عَنۡهُ فَٱنتَهُواْۚ)
(الحشر -7)
so accept whatever the Messenger gives you, and abstain from whatever he forbids you.( (59-7)
It is reported that Angel Jebril came to the prophet and asked him about Iman and the prophet replied saying
to believe in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the day of judgement and the destiny whether the destined is good or evil.
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what is the Importance of Aqidah?
Aqidah is the fundamental element of Islam. It is considered as the key to Islam so if there is a person who is praying and fasting but he doesn’t believe in the Oneness of Allah, he isn’t considered as a Muslim.
It is obligatory upon every person to know the attributes of Allah, His messengers, His Angels.
What are the names of Aqidah?
This knowledge can be studied under many names, like:
Aqidah (Creed), Tawheed( Monotheism), Usul ul Deen (the Principals of Faith), al Fiqh al Akbar( the Greatest Fiqh), elm el Kalam(Knowledge of Argumentations)
What is the main subject of Aqidah?
This knowledge speaks about Allah himself and His attributes, His messengers and the unseen matters.
What is the benefit of Aqidah?
The happiness in this world and in the hereafter as the person has an accurate belief
What is the honor of Aqidah?
It is one of the most important and honored knowledge as it relates to Allah, His messengers, and the unseen matters.
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Must I seek this kind of knowledge?
It is obligatory upon every Muslim to know the general points and proofs of this knowledge while the advanced level it is collective obligation.
What are the main topics of Aqidah?
This knowledge has three main topics:
Theology, prophethood, unseen matters.
What is the meaning of Aqidah in Islam?
Doctrine in Islam is the firm belief in the basic pillars of the Islamic religion, and it includes belief in God Almighty, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and destiny, its good and its evil.
Doctrine is the foundation of Islam, as it serves as a compass that guides a Muslim in his life and determines his behavior and actions.
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Types of Islamic Aqidah
The Islamic faith is divided into six main pillars:
1. Faith in Allah Almighty:
It is the belief in the existence of God Almighty, that He is the Creator and Creator of the universe, that He is One and has no partner, that He has no equal, that He is capable of all things, and that He is All-Knowing.
2. Belief in Angels:
It is the belief in the existence of angels, that they are creatures of light, that they obey God Almighty, carry out His commands, and perform specific tasks.
3. Belief in the Heavenly Books:
It is the belief in the existence of the heavenly books that God Almighty revealed to His messengers, and that these books are the words of God Almighty, and that they are guidance and light for humanity.
4. Belief in the Messengers:
It is the belief in the existence of messengers sent by God Almighty to guide humanity, and that they are infallible in conveying the message of God Almighty.
5. Belief in the Last Day:
It is the belief that there is life after death, that people will be held accountable for their actions in this world, and that there is a Heaven and a Hell.
6. Belief in Destiny, Its good and evil:
It is the belief that everything happens by the will of God Almighty, that God Almighty is the creator of good and evil, and that a Muslim must be satisfied with God’s decree and destiny.
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What is the meaning of the name Aqidah?
Doctrine in Islam is: firm belief in the lordship of God Almighty, His divinity, His names and attributes, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and destiny, its good and evil, and all the proven matters of the unseen, the foundations of religion, and what the righteous predecessors agreed upon, and complete submission to God Almighty in the matter. Governance, obedience, and following His Messenger, may God bless him and grant him peace. The importance of belief is considered to be the following the Qur’an teacher explains it to us in Shaikh Saleh Academy:
- Achieving the purpose of human creation: This purpose is represented by worshiping the Lord of the universe.
- Acceptance of any deed: Acceptance of any deed depends on the correct monotheism of God Almighty, and any deed, no matter how great, if it is accompanied by a deficiency in monotheism, is considered deficient in its perfection.
- Tranquility and happiness: Faith in God Almighty gives the Muslim a feeling of security and reassurance, helps him face life’s difficulties, and makes him feel happy and satisfied.
- Commitment to morals: Faith in God Almighty obligates a Muslim to adhere to virtuous morals, such as: honesty, trustworthiness, justice, and benevolence.
What is Aqidah in English?
Doctrine in Islam is the firm belief in the lordship of Allah Almighty, His divinity, His names and attributes, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, destiny, its good and its evil, and all the proven matters of the unseen, the foundations of religion, and what the righteous predecessors agreed upon, and complete submission to God Almighty in matter and judgment. Obedience and following of His Messenger, peace be upon him and his family and grant them peace. The Islamic faith has great importance in the life of a Muslim, as it:
- Basis of Faith: A Muslim’s faith is not valid unless he believes in the entire Islamic faith.
- The path to happiness: The Islamic faith guides the Muslim to the path of happiness in this world and the hereafter.
- The first source of morality: The Islamic faith establishes the rules of virtuous morals in Islamic society.
- Motivation for good deeds: The Islamic faith motivates Muslims to do good deeds and stay away from sin.
- A feeling of security and reassurance: The Islamic faith gives a Muslim a feeling of security and reassurance in his life.
What is the Arabic meaning of Aqeedah?
The Islamic faith is the firm belief in the lordship of Allah Almighty, His divinity, His names and attributes, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, destiny, its good and its evil, and all the proven matters of the unseen, the foundations of religion, and what the righteous predecessors agreed upon, and complete submission to Allah Almighty in command and judgment. Obedience and following of His Messenger, peace be upon him and grant him peace. The importance of the doctrine is:
- It is considered the foundation of the Islamic religion: belief in God Almighty, His messengers, His Quran, and the Last Day is the foundation of Islam, and without it a Muslim is not a Muslim.
- Correct behaviors bear fruit: Correct behaviors stem from correct belief. Whoever truly believes in Allah fears Allah and avoids disobedience to Him, and whoever believes in the Last Day strives for His Paradise and is aware of His Hellfire.
- It gives meaning to life: The Islamic faith gives meaning to life, answers a person’s questions about his existence and purpose, and makes him feel safe and reassured.
- Unites Muslims: The Islamic faith unites Muslims in one word, and strengthens the bonds of brotherhood and cooperation between them.
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