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Foundations of Belief
Faith
Faith (Iman) increases with obedience and decreases with sin. It encompasses belief in the heart, declaration with the tongue, and action with the limbs.
7 statements from Al-Aqeedah at-Tahawiyyah
1
Definition
"Faith is the affirmation of Allah, His angels, His books, and His messengers."
Source: Tahawiyyah
2
Increase and Decrease
"Faith increases and decreases in the hearts."
Source: Tahawiyyah
3
Warning
"Whoever equates (the messengers) is a disbeliever."
Source: Tahawiyyah
4
Components
"Faith is in the heart, the tongue, and deeds."
Source: Tahawiyyah
5
Islam
"Islam is submission to Allah and following the commands."
Source: Tahawiyyah
6
Relationship
"Islam and Iman (faith) are inseparable."
Source: Tahawiyyah
7
Paradise Condition
"None enters Paradise except a believer."
Source: Tahawiyyah
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