There are many schools of Islan, These schools agree on most beliefs and practices withs the Islamic faith, although there are some differences. One of the main schools is Sunni.
The six articles of faith are accepted by Sunni
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Malaikah- the belief in angels
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Tawhid- the belief in the oneness of Allah
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Purpose and importance of the six articles of faith
To unite all Sunni Muslims.
To help Sunni Muslims understand their religion better.
To support Sunni Muslims in how they should live their lives.
To support what beliefs they should have.
The six articles of faith
Muslims.
Risalah (prophethood) - following the prophets of Allah
We recognise prophets or essengers of Alab These include Aula ham mal; Mus Moses, David David Less and Mahanal The nature and importance of prophethood for Miss called Risalah.
Belief in al-Qadr (predestination)
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Akhirah-teachings about life after death and the Day of Judgement
The six articles of faith are contained in the Kitab al-Iman or "Book of Faith. They are important for Sunni Muslims 20 they are the fundamental belets of the faith that they hold to be true.
Me that there is an abortle. They accept a Day of Judgement when every human will be judged by Allah on their actices on Earth. For more on Adirah, see page 23.
How the six articles of faith are expressed today
Muslims will recite the belief in the oneness of Allah in their prayers each day. They will also look to the Qur'an for advice to help them understand their faith better and follow Allah. They will live their lives always aware of Allah and the fact that Islam teaches that he will judge then on their actions after death. This will make them more aware of their behaviour.
The five roots of Usul ad-Din in Shi'a Islam
Tawhid-the oneness of God
Adalat-justice
Nubuwwah-prophethood
Inanate-successors to Muhar
Mi'ad-the Day of Judgement and the Resurrection
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Tawhid
The Oneness of God
Adalat
justice-Allah is understood to be fair and j in the way he treats everything.
Nubuwwah
prophethood-The belief that Allah appointed prophets or messengers to pass his message on to humanity.
Inanate
successors to Muhar-The belief that Allah appointed incans or leaders to guide humanity and be source of authority.
Mi'ad
the Day of Judgement and the Resurrection-The belief that all humans will be julg by Allah on their actions after deve
Islam is a monotheistic religion, which mears Muslims believe in one god, Allah. Beliefs about Allah and what he is like are described in many religious texts, including the Muslim holy book, the Qur'an.
Tawhid
the Islamic word to describe the idea that Muslims only accept one god (nonothelam). This is the most fundamental belief of Islam, as all other principles relate to it.
Qur'an Surah 112, in four verses, summarises the idea of Tawhid and describes the unity of Allah.
Adalat
justice-Allah is understood to be fair and just in the way he treats everything.
Inmanence
Allah is close to and involved within the world.
Transcendence
Allah is above and beyond human understanding, so it can be difficult for Muslims to fully understand Allah.
Muslims believe that by knowing what Allah is like they can understand him better, follow the way he wants them to live their lives, and strengthen their relationship with Allah.
Angels
A spiritual beings created from elements of light, Muslims believe they give messages from Allah to the prophets and watch over humans
There can be no images of Alah or Muhammad in Islami
Angels
They are not thought to have free will or physical bodies, but can take on human shape when needed Belet in angels is contained in the six articles of farth for Sunni Musins
Importance of the angels
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al-Qadr (predestination)
Muses believe in al-Qadr (predestination)- that Allah has already decided everything that happers-and in Akhirah Gife after death), which affects how Musirs choose to live.
The Day of Judgement
There is a direct ink between predestination and the Day of Judgement, as Musire believe that once this day comes, it is too late to beg forgiveness for wrongdoing.
Akhirah
Nter death, the ang of dow at a person's Musina wil want to hve their lives according to the beliefs of the Day of Judgement and al-Qadr to ensure they gain reward is the afterlife.