1. Belief in God (Allah)

God Almighty exists, He is one, there is no beginning or to end to His existence,…

2. Belief in Angels

Angels are magnificent beings Allah created out of light prior to the creation of human beings.…

3. Belief in the Books Revealed to Messengers of God

God Almighty has revealed to His messengers texts that contain rulings on belief, worship, morals, and…

4. Belief in Prophets and Messengers of God

HE Adam is the first and HE Muhammad is the last Prophet (upon him and all…

5. Belief in the Hereafter

The Last Day (Qiyamah, Day of Judgment or Resurrection) will come, at which time life in…

6. Belief in Destiny

God Almighty knows all that is done by His subjects and everything that is related to…

B. TYPES OF WORSHIP IN ISLAM AND THE WISDOM BEHIND THEM

So far, we have briefly discussed Allah’s existence, His attributes, how He created human beings with…

1. Ritual Prayer and Its Wisdom

Ritual prayer (henceforth, “prayer”) is a form of worship that starts with takbeer (saying “Allahu Akbar,”…

2. Fasting and its wisdom

Fasting is a form of worship consisting in abstaining from food, drink, and sexual activity between…

3. Mandatory Alms (poor-due), Charity, Aid and their Wisdom

Mandatory Alms in Islam (zakat) are given by the wealthy whose wealth is above a certain…