Basic Beliefs
1. Allah
One God, self-existant, without equal or partner, who created and maintains
the world.
Islam: Submission to the will of Allah.
Muslim: One who submits.
Fatalism: Determinism.
Nominalistic view of ethics.
2. Creation and Man
Man is basically good and has freedom of choice.
Sin is not linked to man's nature.
Man is, however, weak, frail, imperfect, and constantly forgetful of
God.
Nominalistic view of ethics.
Angels are servants of God, and keep a record of all good deeds and
sins.
3. Muhammad and the Prophets
Muhammad is the final and greatest prophet of God.
Other prophets: Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
4. The Qur'an
The holiest book of Islam.
God's final revelation to Man that supersedes all others.
Written in Heaven in Arabic, passed on to Muhammad by the angel Gabriel.
114 Suras (chapters).
Also recognise (but consider them corrupted) the Law of Moses, Psalms
of David, Gospel of Jesus.
5. Endtimes and Salvation
A terrible day on which each person's good and bad deeds will be balanced,
to determine eternity in Heaven or Hell. God reserves the absolute right
to send individuals to whichever he pleases.
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