The Six Pillars of Faith (Iman) in Islam

Pillars of Faith (Iman)

Islam is the 2nd largest and the fastest spreading religion in the world with a following of approximately 2 billion Muslims who make up nearly a quarter of the current world population. It is the one true faith accepted in the court of Almighty Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ and the path to salvation. Today, we will have a look at a few most basic beliefs of Muslim sand will try to analyse them to understand and follow Islam in a better way. Here is a list of the primary beliefs that a Muslim should have:

• Belief in the existence and Oneness of Allah.

• Belief in the existence of Angels.

• Belief in the books of Allah.

• Belief in Allah's messengers and that Muhammad is the last of them.

• Belief in the Day of Judgement.

• Belief in the Life after Death 

1. Oneness of Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ

As Muslims, first of all, we believe that there is no one worthy of worship except Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ. He is one and alone and has no partner. He has no offspring nor is He born from anything. Associating a partner with Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ or considering anyone His equal is Shirk (Polytheism).

2. Prophet-hood of Sayyiduna Muhammad صلی اللہ تعالیٰ علیہ وآلہ وسلم

Secondly, Prophet Muhammad صلی اللہ تعالیٰ علیہ وآلہ وسلم is the Messenger of Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ sent to us to guide us to the right path with the word of Allah (Quran) and his teachings (Sunnah). He is the last Prophet of Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ and the most superior of all creation. Anyone claiming Prophet hood after the Holy Prophet صلی اللہ تعالیٰ علیہ وآلہ وسلم is a false claimant. The door of Prophet hood has been closed after the Holy Prophet صلی اللہ تعالیٰ علیہ وآلہ وسلم and no Prophet will come after him.

3. Belief in the Messengers of Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ

We believe that before Prophet Muhammad صلی اللہ تعالیٰ علیہ وآلہ وسلم , other Prophets عَلَیْہِمُ السَّلَام, were sent by Almighty Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ to the human beings for their guidance who conveyed the message of Almighty Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ to their people and fulfilled their duties as Prophets عَلَیْہِمُ السَّلَام,. We believe in each of the Prophets عَلَیْہِمُ السَّلَام, sent by Almighty Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ and that their message and teachings were true. Moreover, all the Prophets عَلَیْہِمُ السَّلَام, are free of sinning (Ma’soom)

4. Books and Scriptures Sent by Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ

Almighty Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ sent revelations to His Prophets and Messengers عَلَیْہِمُ السَّلَامin which the rights and wrongs were described to the people and the right way was shown in those books. We believe in each and every word sent by Almighty Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ. Out of those books and scriptures, the 4 main ones are:

Torait (Given to Musa عَلَیْہ السَّلَام)

Zabur (Given to Dawood عَلَیْہ السَّلَام)

Injeel (Given to Isa عَلَیْہ السَّلَام)

The Holy Quran (Revealed to Prophet Muhammad صلی اللہ تعالیٰ علیہ وآلہ وسلم )

But alterations were made by the followers of the previous religions in the old books due to which they have been distorted and do not remain in their original form in which they were sent by Almighty Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ. However, the Holy Quran Kareem, to this day, remains in its pure original form in which it was revealed as Almighty Allahعَزَّ وَجَلَّ Himself has promised to protect it.

5. The Angels

Angels are a creation of Almighty Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ who obey every command of Almighty Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ and can never knowingly or unknowingly disobey Him. They are made of light and they are very large in number. Each of them has a specific task to carry out for example some remain in worship, some are assigned to cause rain, bring the day and night, deliver sustenance, bring death etc. The four most prominent angels are:

Sayyiduna Jibraeel عَلَیْہ السَّلَام

Sayyiduna Mikaeel عَلَیْہ السَّلَام

Sayyiduna Izraeel عَلَیْہ السَّلَام

Sayyiduna Israfil عَلَیْہ السَّلَام

6. Life after Death

We are all sent here in this world for a limited time and we will return back to Almighty Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ where we will be held accountable for our actions. Human beings do not turn to anything after death instead; the real life starts after death. Everyone will be brought before Almighty Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ on the Judgement Day where accountability will be done for their good and bad deeds. The pious will be rewarded and the sinners will be punished. To sum it all up, there is no God except Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ , Muhammad صلی اللہ تعالیٰ علیہ وآلہ وسلم is His last Prophet before whom, other Prophets عَلَیْہِمُ السَّلَامwere also sent by Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ with holy book sand scriptures and there is life after death and judgement Day.

May Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ enable us to follow the right path which is the religion of Islam !

Ramadan 2021: Longest and shortest fasting times in the world 

Ramadan 2021

Have you ever wondered which cities fast the most  

amount of hours and which cities  fast the least amount of hours?

We used prayer timings in major cities of these  countries to calculate the intervals between  

Fajr (preceding sunrise) and  Maghrib (marking sunset) on  

the expected first day of Ramadan, April 13, 2021.

For example, Murmansk, Russia has  just over six hours of darkness,  

before the sun rises again at 2.43am,  

which means that the fasting hours are almost  18 hours. They will end their fast at 8.38pm

While the city of Ushuaia in Argentina has  the shortest fasting time in the world.  

12 hours and 23 minutes exactly. The  sun rises at 6.23am and sets by 6.46pm.

Santiago in Chile also has a comfortable  fasting time of 12 hours and 41 minutes.

Those fasting in Riyadh can also take  advantage of a shorter fasting day.  

Fajr is at 4.12am and Maghrib at  6.14am, which means that people in  

this city of Saudi Arabia will be fasting  for approximately 14 hours and 2 minutes.

Dubai will be fasting for 14 hours and  5 minutes on the first day of Ramadan.  

The first Fajr will take place at  4.39am and Maghrib will be at 6.44pm.

Although those fasting in Kerala will have  fewer hours to fast, it may feel longers,  

as Maghrib is slightly later in the day than  the UAE. They are ending their fast at 7pm,  

and starting their fast at 5.05am, which means  they will be fasting 14 hours and 5 minutes.

Egyptians on the other hand will end their fast  earlier at 6.22pm. However, technically their  

fasting hours are also longer than  the UAE at 14 hours and 22 minutes  

because Fajr is also slightly earlier.

In countries where sunset and sunrise are  too close (less than 3 hours apart) or are  

indistinguishable, fatwas have been issued to  allow Muslims to follow the timings of the closest  

city that has distinguishable day and night  timings. If Ramadan were taking place in June,  

people in Sweden for example would be  observing a midnight sun phenomenon,  

which would make it nearly  impossible for Muslims to fast there.

Ramadan In China

Ramadan In China

The population of China Republic is around 2 billion and 40 crore and in 36 districts 2 crore Muslims are living.

In china islam came through companions of Holly Prophet Muhammad PUBH,

Hazrat e Jaffar Tayyar R.A and Saad Bin Abi Waqas came here for trade purposes.

but after the death of Holly Prophet PUBH in the khilafat of Hazrat Usman Ghani R.A Makkah formed diplomatic relations with China.

Hazrat Saad Bin Abi Waqas was sent as first ambassador

and Hui Tribe embarrassed Islam First of all

In 8th century A.D this great mosque was build in the

city of Xian.

and this time there are more than 39,000

mosques in china and 25000 of them are in Muslim majority province Xinjiang.

It is something different that in china there are

separate mosques for women

Ramadan is a blessing

for Muslims around the world

and they celebrate it by their on way of happiness according to Islam

but Muslims of china

love to pray and thank Allah for his blessings

and as Allah for forgiveness

They promise to serve humanity as Islam teaches.

from the first day of Ramadan

In Muslim majority area life colour seems at peak

This year in china

fasting time is 16 hours and 14 minutes

Like other Muslim countries in Sahar timing

people march to awake other Muslims for fasting

and they use different methods

In sahar (Morning) different types of food items are made at hotels and homes.

Muslims love to serve others and take it as gift of God.

In offices and other segments of life Muslims work as routine after fasting.

In rural areas

Muslims work in their fields happily

with a feel of serving humanity

After getting free from their work

in the evening Aftaar food

is made in which different foods are included

In the mosques and streets

food is served by people to poor and needy

so that blessing of the holy month could be collected together

in the mosques

people come in huge numbers

to bow down in the greatness of Allah

and ask for his forgiveness and blessings

Muslims of china

pray in mosques mostly

and join for all prayers after prayer call

And in Ramadan it seems whole china is Muslim

At the end of the month

Muslims come together to Pray in front of God at Eid Day

Ramadan In China

and enjoy the day of happiness

and promise to Allah to work as a true Muslims by keeping humanity first.