Faith (IMAN)

Meaning: I bear witness that there is no deity except Allah, and Muhammad (ﷺ) is the Messenger of Allah.

Explanation: The first condition of being a Muslim is to believe in One Allah and to follow His Messenger. This is the foundation of our faith (Iman). However, faith is not just something that is spoken; for faith to be complete, three conditions must be fulfilled. Pay close attention to this part:

In Islam, faith (Iman) is not only a verbal declaration, but a combination of belief, speech, and actions. If the following three conditions are not fulfilled, faith is not complete:

1. Tasdeeq bil-Qalb — believing with the heart.

• Meaning: To sincerely believe in the heart that Allah exists, that He is One, and that Muhammad (ﷺ) is His Messenger.
• Explanation: In other words, it is not enough just to say that you have faith; true belief must be in the heart and mind. There should be no doubt in it.

2.Iqrar bil-Lisan — affirming with the tongue.

• Meaning: To verbally declare the testimony of faith — that is, saying “La ilaha illallah Muhammadur Rasulullah.”
• Explanation: After believing in the heart, it must be expressed verbally. This is the public declaration of being a Muslim. When a non-Muslim accepts Islam, they must pronounce the Kalima with their tongue.

3. Amal bil-Jawarih (proving it through actions).

• Meaning: Reflecting faith through the body’s limbs. In other words, showing obedience through visible actions.
• Explanation: All acts of worship we perform—such as Salah (prayer), Sawm (fasting), Hajj, Zakat, etc.—serve as proof of faith through actions.

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In summary, Iman (faith) is:

• Faith in the heart.
• Declaration by the tongue.
• Prove by work

True faith (Iman) is completed through the combination of these three elements. If any one of them is missing, faith remains incomplete.

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The prerequisite of Iman (Faith) is "what needs to be present for Iman to be correct." And the pillars of Iman are "what must be believed in."

The Pillars of Iman (Fundamental Beliefs of Faith)

The six pillars of Iman (Faith) are the fundamental basis of a Muslim's belief. Complete Iman is not fulfilled without a firm belief in these six matters.

Just as a house stands on a solid foundation, the Iman (Faith) of a Muslim is likewise established upon these six pillars. These guide a person's heart, thoughts, deeds, and life onto the right path.

The six pillars of Iman (Faith) are:

1. Belief in Allah
2. Belief in His Angels
3. Belief in His Divine Scriptures
4. Belief in His Messengers
5. Belief in the Day of Judgment (The Hereafter)
6. Belief in Qadr (Divine Decree), both good and bad, being from Allah.

Faith in Allah.
— To believe that Allah is One, unique, and the Creator and Sustainer of everything.

Faith in the angels of Allah.
— To believe that the angels created by Allah obey His commands.

Faith in the divine scriptures.
— To believe in all the books revealed by Allah, including the Qur’an, Tawrat, Zabur, and Injil.

Faith in the Messengers of Allah.
— To believe that all Prophets and Messengers from Adam (AS) to Muhammad (ﷺ) are sent by Allah.

Faith in the Day of Judgment (the Hereafter).
— To believe in life after death, the Day of Resurrection, accountability, Paradise (Jannah), and Hell (Jahannam).

Belief in Qadr (Divine Decree), both good and bad.
— To believe that everything, good and bad, happens by the knowledge and will of Allah.

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Pillars of Iman — References from the Qur’an and Hadith

1.Faith in Allah.
📖 “Believe that there is no deity except Allah.”‘
— Surah Muhammad, verse 19

2. Faith in the angels of Allah.
📖 “The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and (so have) the believers. All of them have believed in Allah, His angels, His books, and His messengers.”
— Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 285

3. Faith in the divine scriptures.
📖 “He has sent down upon you the Book in truth, confirming what was before it.”
— Surah Aal-e-Imran, verse 3

4. Faith in the Messengers of Allah.
📖 “We make no distinction between any of His Messengers.”
— Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 285

5.Faith in the Day of Judgment (the Hereafter).
📖 “And they have firm belief in the Hereafter.”
— Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 4

6. Belief in Qadr (Divine Decree), both good and bad.
📖 “Indeed, We have created all things according to a precise measure.”
— Surah Al-Qamar, verse 49

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Hadith Reference

Hadith of Jibril (AS)
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Iman (Faith) is that you believe in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Day of Judgment, and that you believe in Qadr (Divine Decree), both the good and the bad thereof.”
— Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 8