📘 ❞ Pillars of Faith ❝ كتاب ــ جعفر شيخ إدريس

عن كتاب Pillars of Faith:
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The pillars of Faith, 'lman, enumerated in many verses
of the Qur'an and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad,
peace be upon him, are belief in Cod, in Cod's Angels, His
Books, His Messengers, in the Hereafter and in Qadar
(Destiny). These are familiar terms; but the non-Muslim
reader would be mistaken if he thought that the lslamic
concepts designated by them are the same as those of
other religions and philosophies. lt is hoped that the
following exposition, which is itself made in the light of the
Qur'an and the sayings of the Prophet, will make this point
clear. lt will also make clear the fact that the lslamic
concept of faith itself is, in many ways, different from the
popular Western one. In the West faith is usually
contrasted to reason and knowledge. But according to the
Qur'an true faith is that which is based on knowledge and
supported by argument, Any belief which is not so based
and supported is considered by the Qur'an to be mere
caprice and whim which a thinking pierson must avoid.
True faith can therefore be gained through reflection and
the acquisition of knowledge, and not by blind and
irrational committment. A person armed with such an
enlightened faith can enter with great confidence into
rational discussion with people who do not share his
beliefs with the hope of showing them their mistakes and
weaknesses and winning them over to truth. lf this paper
helps to take the reader a step in that direction it will have
achieved its purpose, and all praise is due to God.


: discusses the fundamentals of faith, by outlining and detailing the objectives of the Islamic ’Aqeedah. Numerous references are made to the Qur’an and authentic Ahadith, for establishing the sincere intention and worship to Allah, liberating the mind and thought from the irrational and chaotic losses, establishing peace of mind and sound thinking, safeguarding the intentions, learning to establish a strong Ummah community , achieving happiness in this life and the hereafter, and more.