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Believes - A Muslim Read
Believes in the following:
One God (Allah); (God has no partners and associates. He is worshipped alone.) The Angels; The Holy books; which Allah has revealed on various messengers of Allah. The messengers of Allah; such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Ishmael, Moses, Jesus and the last messenger of Allah Muhammad (peace be upon them) The fate; whether it is good or bad it is from Allah Resurrection; after the death (Hereafter) Once a person announces that he or she believes in the above mentioned items. He or she is considered to be a Muslim. A Muslim must also; Believe in all the attributes and characteristics of Allah Accept all the commandments of Allah Perform mandatory prayers five times a day Fast during the month of Ramadan Pay poor-due (Zakat) Perform Hajj (if he/she can afford) once in a life time. After declaring the above items by tongue if a Muslim practice these believes she / he is considered as a believer (Mo’min). A Mo’min (Believer) A Mo’min is that Muslim whose heart verifies what he / she says. In other words a practicing Muslim is a Mo’min. Mo'min has the following characteristics. Practices what he / she says. Accepts which is Halal (allowed by Allah) and stays away from Haram (forbidden by Allah). Turns to Allah in all his / her matters and seek help from him. Does his / her best for achieving his / her right goals and leaves the result up to Allah Always expects the best from Allah. Always seek the pleasure of Allah through prayers and good behavior. Loves Muhammad (peace be upon him) more than any thing else in this world. Follows the sayings and actions (Sunnah) of Muhammad (peace be upon him) in his/her life. The family, the children, the companions and the followers of Muhammad (peace be upon him) are very dear to his/her heart. Obeys and respects parents (except when parents ask some thing which is against the teachings of Islam) Loves those who love Allah and his messenger Muhammad (peace be upon him) i.e. Aowlia Allah. Tries to help other fellow human beings with his/her resources (Sadaqah) Preach good (Ma’roof) and try to stop evil (Munkar) Through his / her tongue, hands and behavior his neighbors, his family and his community is safe. Very sensitive about the environment. He / she tries not to cut trees, not to kill animals and birds for fun (except for food in the name of Allah only), not to waste food and water, not to contaminate water, air and soil. Respects human life. Believes in equality of people in terms of their mutual rights and knows that the most honorable in the sight of Allah is the one who is the most pious among people regardless of his / her color, race and gender. Respects other people's property and privacy. Have patience, tolerance and care for other companions of this earth. Always greets and smiles when he /she meets his/her Muslim brothers, sisters and other friends Walks on earth humbly, does not shout and does not show-off Very faithful to Allah, to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), to parents, to family, to his religion and community. Keeps his / her lawful promise Fears only Allah Look forward to meet his creator and enjoy his companionship in heavens. Does not get involve in backbiting, gossiping, lying, blaming, supporting or participating in any Haram (forbidden) action for example a Muslim must not take / eat / drink the following. Taking Interest on investments or savings or any other form. Drinking Alcohol Eating pork or pork products Eating dead animals (which are not Islamically slaughtered). Drinking blood Any animal's flash which is slaughtered in the name of someone other than Allah. A Muslim may eat little bit of the above if it is a matter of life and death and no Halal food is available. |
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