Characteristics of Islam entail belief in oneness of Almighty ALLAH or Tawheed, complete submission to Him, belief in prophethood, in the day of judgement, equality, self-purification

Characteristics of Islamic ideology encompass dignity of human, combating evil, following Sunnah, a complete way of life, balance between individual and society, moral values

Generally, question is asked about characteristics of Islamic culture and civilisation which includes belief in Tauheed, judgement, prophethood, religious practices, simplicity, equality, justice, fairness.

Sometimes, the examiner asks difference between Islamic and Western civilisation which can be compared/contrasted through divine revealation vs rationality, hereafter vs worldly life, Shariah vs human-made laws, Concept of halal/haram, pleasing ALLAH the sole purpose vs self-indulgence, catering to both bodily and spiritual needs vs only bodily, and limited profession of women vs free will.

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The fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself.