Articles of Faith

By Maha Shafiq
Tauhid
 Monotheism

 Types of Tauhid:
◦ Tauhid fil Alohiyyat
◦ Tauhid fil Ibadaat
◦ Tauhid fil Sifaat
Impacts of Tauhid on human life
 Accountability
 Self respect
 Humbleness
 Openness
 Satisfaction of soul
 Bravery
 Contentment
 Condemns hopelessness
 Equality
 Unity
 Love with the creation of God
How tauhid is protected
 In the language of the Quran
 At the time of the Prophet (PBUH)
 Under the caliphs

 Defying concept of tauhid

Life of Hereafter
 Accountability

 Impacts on life:
◦ Sense of accountability
◦ Balance of social discipline
◦ Others same as tauhid
Belief in Prophethood
 Rasul and Nabi
 Why do we need them?
 Holy Prophet PBUH as the seal of prophets
 Characteristics of prophets
Effect of belief in Tauhid
Individual Social Life
Strengthens belief Moral and ethical development
Fulfills his duty Equality
Protection Care
Not dependent Culture
Self confidence Revolt against tyranny
Consciousness No place for dictators
Support of God Obedience to laws
Quest for unresolved mysteries Adl and ansaf
Purification of soul Homogenous society
Spiritual cure Social values are promoted
Hope Conduct social life
Effect of belief in Risalat
Individual Social Life
How to lead life How to live in society
Connection Social responsibilities
Strengthens belief Teachings
End of depression Conduct
Effect of belief in Akhirat
Individual Social Life
Accountability Deterrent purpose
Decrease in materialist gains Retributive purpose
Desire to see the Creator Incapacitative purpose
Concept of sazah and jizah
Augments belief in God and
Prophethood
No revenge
Death
 Inevitable
 materialism vs idealism