The deen of Islam, with all its pillars, rests on the foundation of faith and correct beliefs. If the beliefs of a person are corrupt, then even though he may strive to carry out pious and righteous deeds, he will not receive the promised rewards, as his beliefs, which are …
Read More »Beliefs regarding Allah Ta’ala
Beliefs Regarding The Being And Attributes of Allah Ta’ala Allah Ta’ala is the only being who is worthy of worship.[1] Before the creation of the entire universe, everything was non-existent, besides Allah Ta’ala. Allah Ta’ala then created everything from a state of non-existence. Besides Allah Ta’ala, no one else has …
Read More »Beliefs regarding Hazrat Rasulullah (Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) is the last prophet and the seal of prophethood. After him, no new prophet will be sent to the world to guide any nation. If anyone believes that there is a new messenger to come after Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), he will become a …
Read More »Beliefs regarding the Prophets (alaihimus salaam)
Allah Ta‘ala sent many Ambiyaa (prophets) to the world to guide mankind to the straight.[1] Prophethood is bestowed by the divine selection of Allah Ta‘ala. Allah Ta‘ala selects from His servants whomsoever He wishes for this great mission. Prophethood cannot be earned by any person through his own actions and …
Read More »Beliefs regarding the Angels
1. Angels are a sinless creation of Allah Ta‘ala and are created from light. The angels are invisible to us, and they are neither male nor female. They are free from all human needs such as eating, drinking, sleeping, etc.[1] 2. Allah Ta‘ala has given them various duties to perform. …
Read More »Beliefs regarding the Divine Scriptures
1. Allah Ta’ala revealed many divine books and scriptures to the various Ambiyaa (alaihimus salaam) for the guidance of their people. We have been informed of some of these divine books and scriptures in the Quraan Majeed and Mubaarak Ahaadith, while we have not been informed of others.[1] 2. We …
Read More »Beliefs regarding Taqdeer (Predestination)
1. Taqdeer refers to the absolute and complete knowledge of Allah Ta‘ala. In other words, Allah Ta‘ala has complete knowledge of everything and every occurrence, whether good or bad, or whether the past, present or future, before its occurrence.[1] 2. Allah Ta‘ala has given human beings the ability to do …
Read More »Beliefs regarding the Day of Qiyaamah
1. The Day of Qiyaamah will take place on a Friday. This will be the last day of this world. Allah Ta’ala will destroy this entire universe. Besides Allah Ta’ala, nobody knows the exact date when the universe will come to an end.[1] 2. Allah Ta’ala will instruct Hazrat Israafeel …
Read More »The Narrators of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaah and the Narrators of the Shia
Our deen is based on the Qur’aan Majeed and Mubaarak Sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). If one examines the Qur’aan Majeed and Mubaarak Sunnah, he will find that both are transmitted to the ummah via the illustrious Sahaabah (radhiyallau ‘anhum) of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), those regarding whom Allah …
Read More »The Mission of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in the Eyes of the Shiah and the Eyes of the Muslims
The religion of the Shiah was founded in the time of Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). The founder of this religion was Abdullah bin Saba, a Jew who pretended to be a Muslim. He and his followers fabricated lies in regard to the revelation of the Quraan Majeed, the Ahaadith of …
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