Muslims should hold steadfastly Faith in Religion Islam

Adapted with a slight modification an article from the Islamic Scholar, Dr Yusuf Al-Qaradawi about the Faith in our religion Islam I would humbly write down as to my understanding regarding the matter which I believe Muslims should adhere and ultimately hold steadfastly this Faith in religion Islam. Discarding and rejecting the true faith in our religion certainly will negate his profession in Islam what more his numerous wrong-doing and sins will never expiate by Allah SWT. As it is we should have faith and believe that Allah SWT has created mankind in the innocent form fitrah [nature] so that they will live harmoniously and peacefully in their community. Let us refer to the surah Sad in Al-Qur'an verses 27 and 28 below:

Surah Sad verses 27 and 28: [surah Sad]

Verse 27 - "And we created not the heaven and the earth and that is between them without purpose!. That is the consideration of those who believe!. Then woe to those who disbelieve [in the Islamic Monotheism] from the Fire!

Verse 28 - "Shall We treat those who believe [in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism] and do the righteous good deeds as Mufsidum[those who associate partners in worship with Allah and create crimes] on earth! Or shall We treat the Muttaqun [the pious - as the Fujjar [criminals, disbelievers, the wicked].


The surah Sad verse 27 clearly cited that Allah SWT has created not the earth but heaven and so do all that lies between in vain for the creatures living on this earth. The believers Muslim, therefore are to faithfully abide and uphold steadfastly faith in religion Islam. Belief the Creator Allah be sincere SWT and His Messenger, Holy Book [Al-Qur'an] and the last messages brought by Prophet [s.a.w]. The disbelievers should be aware of the Hellfire arrogance. In the other version of verse 28, Muslims would encounter Allah the Exalted in the Hereafter and will face His just Judgement and rewards. On the Judgement Day his wealth and property an off-springs [spouses and children] are neither be of benefit except for those who meet Allah SWT who possess good deeds, faithful obedient and clean heart. They would surely receive heavenly rewards in the Hereafter.

Further more, the vital announcing of declaration of faith [syahadah] should be sincere in one's heart such as "There is no God but Allah and Muhammad [s.a.w] is the Messenger of Allah." The undermentioned are the basic belief of Muslim falls into six categories of Faith:

1) Faith in the Unity of God.
2) Faith in Angels.
3) Faith in Prophets.
4) Faith in the Book of revelation.
5) Faith in the Afterlife.
6) Faith in Destiny/divine decree.


Finally, as said earlier the true faith of the revelation of God and the declaration of the faith combine with the inner conviction of the heart. In other words, it is the faith of the individual Muslim that decide on the Day of Judgement whether he would enter Paradise or Hell [Fire]. This belief of faith is essential to salvation. One who follow the footstep of the Prophet [s.a.w] [exemplary character] Allah SWT sent him for the Muslims to follow his guidance, he would be surely nearest to Him in the Day of Resurrection.

Allah is All-Hearer and All-Knower.