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Aqidah (sometimes spelled as '''Aqeeda''', '''Aqida''' or '''Aqeedah''') (, Maturidi and Athari . INTRODUCTION Muslim s enumerate their creeds to include the Six Articles Of Belief . There is a consensus on the elements of this creed across all spectrums as they are clearly articulated in the Quran . Sectarian differences between Shias and Sunnis are often expressed in differences in branches or elaboration of creedal beliefs as opposed to the core creed (aqidah). For example, Muslims may have different ideas regarding the attributes of God or about the purpose of angels. However there is no dispute on the existence of God, that he has sent his revelation via messengers nor that man will be accounted and rewarded or punished with heaven or hell. Six articles of belief In the Hadith Sahih Al-Muslim and Sahih Muhammad Al-Bukhari , Muhammad explains, ''"It (Al-Iman/faith) is to affirm your faith in Allah, His angels, His Books, His Messengers and the Last Day, and to believe in the Divine Destiny whether it be good or bad."'' The six Sunni and Shia articles of belief are: #Belief in God ('' Allah ''), the one and only one worthy of all worship ('' Tawhid ''). #Belief in the Angels ('' Mala'ika ''). #Belief in the Books ('' Kutub '') sent by God (including the Qur'an). #Belief in all the Prophets ('' Nabi '') and Messengers ('' Rusul '') sent by God. #Belief in the Day of Judgment ('' Qiyama '') and in the Resurrection (life after death). #Belief in Destiny (Fate) ('' Qadar ''). In Sunni and Shia view, having " Iman " literally means to have belief in Six articles. However the importance of Iman relies heavily upon reasons. Islam explicitly asserts that belief should be maintained in that which can be proven using faculties of perception and conception. SHI'A BELIEFS AND PRACTICES Roots Of Religion (''Usūl al-Dīn'') # Tawhīd (Oneness): The Oneness of God # Adalah (Justice): The Justice of God # Nubuwwah (Prophethood): God has appointed perfect and infallible prophets and messengers to teach mankind the religion (i.e. a perfect system on how to live in "peace".) # Imamah (Leadership): God has appointed specific leaders to lead and guide mankind — a prophet appoints a custodian of the religion before his demise. # Qiyamah (The Day of Judgment): God will raise mankind for Judgment Branches Of Religion (''Furū al-Dīn'') # Salat - The 5 daily prayers. # Sawm (Fast) - Fasting during the month of Ramadan. # Hajj (Pilgrimage) - Undertaking the pilgrimage to Mecca. # Zakaat (Poor-rate) - Paying the poor-due. # Khums (One-fifth) - Paying a tax of 20%, which is levied on un-taxed, annual profit. # Jihad (Struggle) - Struggling to earn the favour of God. The greater jihad, "al-Jihad al-Akbar", is the struggle against the evil within one's own soul. The lesser jihad, "al-Jihad al-Asghar", is where one fights on the battlefield in defence of his religion when attacked. # Amr-Bil-Ma'rūf - Encouraging people to perform good deeds. # Nahi-Anil-Munkar - Dis-couraging people from performing sin. # Tawalla - To love Ahl Al-Bayt . # Tabarra - To disassociate oneself from the enemies of the Ahl al-Bayt. ISMAILI BELIEFS The branch of Islam known as Isma'ili is the second largest Shi'a community. The majority of Muslims do not believe they are in the fold of Islam given their rejection of core creedal ideas. They observe the following pillars of Islam: # Tawhid # Imamah # Nabuah # Qiyamah # Dua(Namaz) DRUZE BELIEFS The Druze are a small Islamic sect residing mainly in Lebanon , Israel , Syria , Turkey and Jordan . Majority of Muslims do not believe they are in the fold of Islam given their rejection of core creedal ideas. They observe the following seven pillars: # Shahuudah # Sallaahh # Zakât # Sawm # Hajj # Walayah # Jihad LITERATURE Many Muslim scholars have attempted to explain Islamic creed in general, or specific aspects of aqidah. The following list contains some of the most well-known literature. Sunni Literature
Shia Literature
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