If we really believe Allah from our heart and soul, then we are morally bound to obey all of his orders and instructions written in the Holy Qur-an.
We have proper faith in fire, that's mean we know very well about the good and bad side of fire. This is why we never agree to jump into fire in exchange of millions of dollars, as we know it very well fire will burn our body. We never like to disobey any rules and regulations related to fire hazard, as we know it well that fire will burn our everything. So our faith in fire is 100%.
Just like this our Iman in Allah should be 100% other wise we have to face hellfire hazard!
In "Sohi hadith" our prophet Mohammed (sm/pbuh) said-proper Iman has 70 branches. Among them the first one is, to say "La-Ilaha-Illalla", and the last one is up to remval of an obstacle from the way. That means Iman has 68 others things to do, or we have to carry out all the orders of Allah.
This is why we have to understand the meaning of Iman and try to practice it properly in our practical life to become successful in our after life (akhirath).
6 Articles of Faith
The Articles of Faith, are six in total and derived from the hadith mentioned above. Upon being asked to inform a traveler (Angel Gabriel in the human form) about Iman, Prophet Muhammad said: [Iman is] To have faith in:
- Allah is one god
- His (Allah) Angels
- His (Allah) books (The four holy books)
- His (Allah) Messengers
- The last day (The day of Judgement) and the Akirah or afterlife
- Qa'dr (fate) The good in it, and the evil in it.
Kalimas
The following Kalima's are also associated with Muslim declarations of faith:
Iman-e-Mufassal
Iman-e-Mufassil (or the Detailed declaration of faith)
I have faith in Allah and His Angels, His Books and His Messengers, and the Day of Judgement and that all good and evil and fate is from Almighty Allah and it is sure that there will be resurrection after death.
Iman-e-Mujmal
Iman-e-Mujmal (or the Summary declaration of faith)
I have faith in Allah as He is known by His Names and attributes and I accept all His commands.
77 branches of faith
The 77 Branches of Faith is a collection compiled by Imam Al Byhaqi in his work Shu`ab al-Iman. In it, he explains the essential virtues that reflect true faith (iman) through related Qur’anic verses and prophetic sayings.
1. Belief in Allah
2. To believe that everything other than Allah was non-existent. Thereafter, Allah Most High created these things and subsequently they came into existence.
3. To believe in the existence of angels.
4. To believe that all the heavenly books that were sent to the different prophets are true. However, apart from the Quran, all other books are not valid anymore.
5. To believe that all the prophets are true. However, we are commanded to follow Muhammad alone.
6. To believe that Allah Most High as knowledge of everything from before-hand and that only that which He sanctions or wishes will occur.
7. To believe that Resurrection will definitely occur.
8. To believe in the existence of Heaven.
9. To believe in the existence of Hell.
10. To have love for Allah Most High.
11. To have love for the Muhammad.
12. To love or hate someone solely because of Allah.
13. To execute all actions with the intention of religion alone.
14. To regret and express remorse when a sin is committed.
15. To fear Allah Most High.
16. To hope for the mercy of Allah Most High.
17. To be modest.
18.To express gratitude over a bounty or favour.
19. To fulfill promises.
20. To exercise patience.
21. To consider yourself lower than others.
22. To have mercy on the creation.
23. To be pleased with whatever you experience from Allah Most High.
24. To place your trust in Allah Most High.
25. Not to boast or brag over any quality that you posses.
26. Not to have malice or hatred towards anybody.
27. Not to be envious of anyone.
28. Not to become angry.
29. Not to wish harm for anyone.
30. Not to have love for the world.
7 QUALITIES ARE CONNECTED TO THE TONGUE
31. To recite the testimony of faith (kalimah) with the tongue.
32. To recite the Quran.
33. To acquire knowledge.
34. To pass on Knowledge.
35. To make dua.
36. To make the zikr of Allah Most High.
37. To abstain from the following: lies, backbiting, vulgar words, cursing, singing that is contrary to the Shariah.
40 QUALITIES ARE CONNECTED TO THE ENTIRE BODY
38. To make wudu, ghusl, and keep one's clothing clean.
39. To be steadfast in offering salaat.
40. To pay zakaat and sadaqatul fitr.
41. To fast.
42. To perform the Hajj.
43. To make i'tikaaf.
44. To move away or migrate from that place which is harmful for one's deen.
45. To fulfill the vows that have been made to Allah.
46. To fulfill the oaths that are not sinful.
47. To pay the kaffarah for unfulfilled oaths.
48. To cover those parts of the body that are fard to cover.
49. To perform the ritual slaughter.
50. To enshroud and bury the deceased.
51. To fulfill your debts.
52. To abstain from prohibited things when undertaking monetary transactions.
53. Not to conceal something true which you may have witnessed.
54. To get married when the nafs desires to do so.
55. To fulfill the rights of those who are under you.
56. To provide comfort to one's parents.
57. To rear children in the proper manner.
58. Not to sever relations with one's friends and relatives.
59. To obey one's master.
60. To be just.
61. Not to initiate any way that is contrary to that of the generality of the Muslims.
62. To obey the ruler, provided what he orders is not contrary to the Shariah.
63. To make peace between two warring groups or individuals.
64. To assist in noble tasks.
65. To command the good and prohibit the evil.
66. If it is the government. it should mete out punishments according to the Shariah.
67. To fight the enemies of deen whenever such an occasion presents itself.
68. To fulfill one's trusts (amana).
69. To give loans to those who are in need .
70. To see to the needs of one's neighbour.
71. To ensure that one's income is pure.
72. To spend according to the Shariah.
73. To reply to one who has greeted you.
74. To say Yarhamukallah (‘Allah have mercy on you’) when anyone says Alhamdulillah (‘All praise is Allah’s’) after sneezing.
75. Not to cause harm to anyone unjustly.
76. To abstain from games and amusements contrary to the Shariah.
77. To remove pebbles, stones, thorns, sticks, and the like from the road
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