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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
1

Definition

"Faith is the affirmation of Allah, His angels, His books, and His messengers."
2

Increase and Decrease

"Faith increases and decreases in the hearts."
3

Warning

"Whoever equates (the messengers) is a disbeliever."
4

Components

"Faith is in the heart, the tongue, and deeds."
5

Islam

"Islam is submission to Allah and following the commands."
6

Relationship

"Islam and Iman (faith) are inseparable."
7

Paradise Condition

"None enters Paradise except a believer."

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