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Iman and Aqaid
Iman is an Arabic word. Its literal meaning is firm belief.
In the Islamic term, Iman is to believe firmly, in heart, the
existence and power of Allah, belief in the Day of Judgment and
admit in words all the things that Muhammad (Sm) brought
from Allah.
Allah is One, Hazrat Muhammad (Sm) is Allah's final and the
greatest Prophet. The firm belief in regard to the revealed
books, angels, Akhirat (the day of judgment), the heaven
(Jannat) and the hell (Jahannam) etc. is termed as Aqidah.
Aqaid is the plural form of Aqidah. A true Muslim is he who
expresses in words the things what he believes at heart and
transforms it into action.
A person's Iman and Aqidah must be clear to become a real
Muslim. Iman is the first and pioneer of the five foundations of
Islam. No person can become true Mu'min without having the
pure Aqidah. So, we would build up our life with the firm
determination to carry out all the aspects of Iman and Aqidah.
Allah, the Exalted is our Creator. He is One and Unique. Only
He is the Commanding Authority, Provider of all the amenities
of life and the Saviour. He has sent, at intervals, many
Messengers and Prophets in different ages to guide those who
go astray. Hazrat Muhammad (Sm) is the last Messenger of