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Basic Muslim Beliefs
In Islam, there are some beliefs that are considered basic, or fundamental, to the constitution of the theology. ...


Sunni Ahl al-Sunna wa al-Jama'ah

Five Pillars of Islam Image File history File links I made this. ... Sunni Islam (Arabic سنّة) is the largest denomination of Islam. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... The Five Pillars of Islam is the term given to the five most fundamental aspects of Sunni Islam. ...

Shahādah - Profession of faith
Salah - Prayer
Zakât - Paying of alms
Sawm - Fasting during Ramadan
Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca
To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Salah (also known as salat, solat, solah and several other spellings) (Arabic: صلاة, Quranic Arabic: صلوة) refers to the five daily ritual prayers that Muslims offer to Allah (God). ... Zakât (or Zakaat or Zakah) (English:tax, alms, tithe) (Arabic: زكاة, Old (Quran) Arabic: زكوة) is the third of the Five Pillars of Islam in Sunni Islam and one of the Branches of Religion in Shia Islam. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Ramadan. ... Ramadan or Ramadhan (Arabic: رمضان) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the holiest month in Islam. ... The Hajj or Haj (Arabic: ) is the Pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah) in Islam. ... This article is about the city in Saudi Arabia. ...

Shia Twelvers Roots of Religion

Tawhīd - Oneness
Adalah - Justice
Nubuwwah - Prophethood
Imāmah - Leadership
Qiyâmah - Judgment day
Shiʻa Islam (Arabic شيعى follower; English has traditionally used Shiite) makes up the second largest sect of believers in Islam, constituting about 30%–35% of all Muslim. ... Twelvers or the Ithna Asharia (Arabic اثنا عشرية) are members of the group of Shia Islam who believe in twelve Imams. ... In Shia Islam, the five Roots of Religion (UsÅ«l al-DÄ«n) are the five beliefs that Shia Muslims must possess. ... TawhÄ«d (also Tawhid or Tauhid or Tawheed; Arabic توحيد) is the Islamic concept of monotheism, derived from Ahad. ... Adalah means Justice and denotes The Justice of God The Shias consider Justice of God as part of Usool-e-Deen (Roots of Religion). ... Nubuwwah means Prophethood and denotes that God has appointed perfect Prophets and Messengers to teach mankind Gods religion. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Yawm al-Qiyâmah (يوم القيامة; literally: Day of the Resurrection (Quran 71. ...

Shia Twelvers Branches of Religion

Salah - Prayer
Sawm - Fasting during Ramadan
Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca
Zakât - Poor-rate
Khums - One-fifth tax
Jihad - Struggle
Amr-Bil-Ma'rūf - Commanding good
Nahi-Anil-Munkar - Forbidding evil
Tawalla - Loving the Ahl al-Bayt
Tabarra - Disassociating from Ahl al-Bayt's enemies
Shiʻa Islam (Arabic شيعى follower; English has traditionally used Shiite) makes up the second largest sect of believers in Islam, constituting about 30%–35% of all Muslim. ... Twelvers or the Ithna Asharia (Arabic اثنا عشرية) are members of the group of Shia Islam who believe in twelve Imams. ... Salah (also known as salat, solat, solah and several other spellings) (Arabic: صلاة, Quranic Arabic: صلوة) refers to the five daily ritual prayers that Muslims offer to Allah (God). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Ramadan. ... Ramadan or Ramadhan (Arabic: رمضان) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the holiest month in Islam. ... The Hajj or Haj (Arabic: ) is the Pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah) in Islam. ... This article is about the city in Saudi Arabia. ... Zakât (or Zakaat or Zakah) (English:tax, alms, tithe) (Arabic: زكاة, Old (Quran) Arabic: زكوة) is the third of the Five Pillars of Islam in Sunni Islam and one of the Branches of Religion in Shia Islam. ... Khums (derived from the Arabic خمس or five) is a Shia article of faith that refers to a one-fifth tax, which all adult Muslims who are financially secure and have surplus in their income normally have to pay on annual savings, net commercial profits, and all moveable and... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Amr-Bil-MarÅ«f - Commanding the good, is a part of the Shia Branches of Religion and means to encourage people to do the necesary good in life, when they forget to do so; for example forgeting Salah. ... Nahi-Anil-Munkar - Forbiding evil, is a part of the Shia Branches of Religion and means for example to oppose injustice. ... Tawalla - Loving the Ahl al-Bayt, is a part of the Shia Branches of Religion and is derived from a Quranic verse. ... Ahl al-Bayt (Arabic:) is a phrase meaning People of the House, or family. ... Tabarra - disassociating from Ahl al-Bayt enemies , is a part of the Shia Branches of Religion and means to disassociating from the enemies of God, Muhammad and the Ahl al-Bayt. ... Ahl al-Bayt (Arabic:) is a phrase meaning People of the House, or family. ...

Shia Ismaili 7 pillars

Walayah - Guardianship
Taharah - Purity & cleanliness
Salah - Prayers
Zakât - Purifying religious dues
Sawm - Fasting during Ramadan
Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca
Jihad - Struggle
Shiʻa Islam (Arabic شيعى follower; English has traditionally used Shiite) makes up the second largest sect of believers in Islam, constituting about 30%–35% of all Muslim. ... The Ismaili (Arabic الإسماعيليون, Persian: اسماعیلیان Esmâiliyân) branch of Islam is the second largest Shia community, after the Twelvers who are dominant in Iran. ... The term Sixth pillar of Islam refers to an addition to the Five Pillars of Islam; the five pillars of Islam explain the basic tenets of the Muslim faith. ... Guardianship is a Ismaili and Druze pillar of Islam. ... Purity is a Ismaili pillar of Islam. ... Salah (also known as salat, solat, solah and several other spellings) (Arabic: صلاة, Quranic Arabic: صلوة) refers to the five daily ritual prayers that Muslims offer to Allah (God). ... Zakât (or Zakaat or Zakah) (English:tax, alms, tithe) (Arabic: زكاة, Old (Quran) Arabic: زكوة) is the third of the Five Pillars of Islam in Sunni Islam and one of the Branches of Religion in Shia Islam. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Ramadan. ... Ramadan or Ramadhan (Arabic: رمضان) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the holiest month in Islam. ... The Hajj or Haj (Arabic: ) is the Pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah) in Islam. ... This article is about the city in Saudi Arabia. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Druze 7 pillars

Shahadah - Profession of faith
Salah - Prayer
Zakât - Paying of alms
Sawm - Fasting during Ramadan
Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca
Walayah - Guardianship
Jihad - Struggle
The Druze (Arabic: duruzī درزي, pl. ... The term Sixth pillar of Islam refers to an addition to the Five Pillars of Islam; the five pillars of Islam explain the basic tenets of the Muslim faith. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Salah (also known as salat, solat, solah and several other spellings) (Arabic: صلاة, Quranic Arabic: صلوة) refers to the five daily ritual prayers that Muslims offer to Allah (God). ... Zakât (or Zakaat or Zakah) (English:tax, alms, tithe) (Arabic: زكاة, Old (Quran) Arabic: زكوة) is the third of the Five Pillars of Islam in Sunni Islam and one of the Branches of Religion in Shia Islam. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Ramadan. ... Ramadan or Ramadhan (Arabic: رمضان) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the holiest month in Islam. ... The Hajj or Haj (Arabic: ) is the Pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah) in Islam. ... This article is about the city in Saudi Arabia. ... Guardianship is a Ismaili and Druze pillar of Islam. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

In Shi'a Islam, the ten Branches of Religion (Furū al-Dīn) are the ten practices that Shi'a Muslims must perform. Shia Islam or Shi`ism (from the Arabic word شيعة, Persian: شیعه) is the second largest denomination of the religion of Islam. ...

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Salāt (Prayer)

Main article: Salat

A Muslim must perform five prayers a day. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...


Sawm (Fast)

Main article: Sawm

A Muslim must fast during the month of Ramadhan. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...


It says in te Qur'an 2:183) "O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may guard (against evil).


2:184) For a certain number of days; but whoever among you is sick or on a journey, then (he shall fast) a (like) number of other days; and those who are not able to do it may effect a redemption by feeding a poor man; so whoever does good spontaneously it is better for him; and that you fast is better for you if you know.


2:185) The month of Ramadhan is that in which the Qur'an was revealed, a guidance to men and clear proofs of the guidance and the distinction; therefore, whoever of you is present in the month, he shall fast therein, and whoever is sick or upon a journey, then (he shall fast) a (like) number of other days; Allah desires ease for you, and He does not desire for you difficulty, and (He desires) that you should complete the number and that you should exalt the greatness of Allah for His having guided you and that you may give thanks."


Hajj (Pilgrimage)

Main article: Hajj

A Muslim must perform the pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca at least once in his or her lifetime. The Hajj or Haj (Arabic: ) is the Pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah) in Islam. ... The Hajj or Haj (Arabic: ) is the Pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah) in Islam. ...


Zakāt (Poor-rate)

Main article: Zakat

A Muslim must pay the poor-rate. Zakât (or Zakaat or Zakah) (English:tax, alms, tithe) (Arabic: زكاة, Old (Quran) Arabic: زكوة) is the third of the Five Pillars of Islam in Sunni Islam and one of the Branches of Religion in Shia Islam. ...


Khums (One-fifth)

Main article: Khums

A Muslim must pay a tax of 20%, levied on untaxed, from annual profit. Khums (derived from the Arabic خمس or five) is a Shia article of faith that refers to a one-fifth tax, which all adult Muslims who are financially secure and have surplus in their income normally have to pay on annual savings, net commercial profits, and all moveable and...


Jihād (Struggle)

Main article: Jihad

Struggling to please God. The greater, or internal Jihad is the struggle against the evil within one's own soul in every aspect of life. The lesser, or external, Jihad is the struggle against the evil of one's environment in every aspect of life. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...


Amr-Bil-Ma'rūf (Enjoining what is good)

Main article: Amr-Bil-Ma'rūf

Amr-bil-ma'rūf is a Qur'anic commandment to enjoin what is good. This is done by living by the rules of God from the Qur'an and hadith. The command to "enjoin what is good" is given in several Qur'anic verses. The following are a few: Amr-Bil-MarÅ«f - Commanding the good, is a part of the Shia Branches of Religion and means to encourage people to do the necesary good in life, when they forget to do so; for example forgeting Salah. ... Hadith (Arabic: , Arabic pl. ...

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Nahi-Anil-Munkar (Forbid what is evil)

Main article: Nahi-Anil-Munkar

Nahi-anil-munkar is a Qur'anic commandment to "forbid what is evil". This can be done by refraining from the sins mentioned by Allah in the Qur'an and the sins which the Prophet Muhammad stated in hadith. Al-munkar litterally means "the rejected". The following verses from the Qur'an are said to command the believers to forbid what is evil: Nahi-Anil-Munkar - Forbiding evil, is a part of the Shia Branches of Religion and means for example to oppose injustice. ...

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Tawalla (To love the Ahl al-Bayt and their followers )

Main article: Tawalla

Tawalla - Loving the Ahl al-Bayt, is a part of the Shia Branches of Religion and is derived from a Quranic verse. ...

Tabarra (To disassociate from the enemies of the Ahl al-Bayt)

Main article: Tabarra

Tabarra - disassociating from Ahl al-Bayt enemies , is a part of the Shia Branches of Religion and means to disassociating from the enemies of God, Muhammad and the Ahl al-Bayt. ...

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