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Articles of faith of Islam

Articles of faith of Islam are five in number and have been mentioned in Ayat-i-Karimah and other verses of the Qur’an.
(1) Belief in AllahAllah The Holy god of Muhammad, who revealed the Quran to him. In pre-Islamic Arabian culture, he had two daughters. He is al-ilāh. Il, el, or Eloah (Elohim= King in Torah) are the Semitic names of Allah. Allah's tawḥīd, wāḥid and aḥad were revealed to his Rusul.,
(2) Belief in. the Day of Judgement.
(3) Belief in the Prophets,
(4) Belief in the Scriptures.
(5) Belief in the Angels.

But the traditions of the Holy Prophet reveal that in addition to the above five beliefs there is one more article of faith. It is faith or belief/ iman.

According to Shariat religious injunctions are of five kinds.

  1. Farz – Strictly enjoined like five times prayers.
  2. Haram – Strictly prohibited like taking wine.

  3. Mandub/Wajib – Advised to do prayer on Eid.

  4. Makruh – Advised not to do, not eating certain type of fish.

  5. Jayaz – LawLaw Positive command of sovereign or divine. One can be ruled either by a Statute, a Statue, or a Statement. Legislation is the rule-making process by a political or religious organisation. Physics governs natural law. Logical thinking is a sign of a healthy brain function. Dharma is eternal for Sanatanis. is indifferent about the subject, like traveling by Air.