The basic beliefs of Muslims fall into six main categories, which are known as the "Articles of Faith":
1 Faith in the unity of God
2 Faith in angels
3 Faith in prophets
4 Faith in books of revelation
5 Faith in an afterlife
6 Faith in destiny/divine decree
In Islam, faith and good works go hand-in-hand. A mere verbal declaration of faith is not enough, for belief in Allah makes obedience to Him a duty. According to the early scholars, faith should be Iqrar bi al-Qalb, and Qawl bi al-Lisan and ‘Amal bil al-Jawarih. The concept of worship in Islam is very broad. Muslims consider everything they do in life to be an act of worship, if it is done with good intention and according to Allah's guidance.
There are also five formal acts of worship which help strengthen a Muslim's faith and obedience. They are often called the "Five Pillars of Islam":
1 Testimony of faith (Kalima)
2 Prayer (Salat)
3 Almsgiving (Zakat)
4 Fasting (Sawm)
5 Pilgrimage (Hajj)
Muslims consider Islam to be the middle road. They do not live life with complete disregard for God or religious matters, but nor do they neglect the world to devote themselves solely to worship and prayer. They strike a balance by fulfilling their obligations and enjoying this life; they are always mindful of their duties to Allah and to others. They worship Allah and enjoin goodness and prevent bad and evil that cause harm to people and society.
1 Faith in the unity of God
2 Faith in angels
3 Faith in prophets
4 Faith in books of revelation
5 Faith in an afterlife
6 Faith in destiny/divine decree
In Islam, faith and good works go hand-in-hand. A mere verbal declaration of faith is not enough, for belief in Allah makes obedience to Him a duty. According to the early scholars, faith should be Iqrar bi al-Qalb, and Qawl bi al-Lisan and ‘Amal bil al-Jawarih. The concept of worship in Islam is very broad. Muslims consider everything they do in life to be an act of worship, if it is done with good intention and according to Allah's guidance.
There are also five formal acts of worship which help strengthen a Muslim's faith and obedience. They are often called the "Five Pillars of Islam":
1 Testimony of faith (Kalima)
2 Prayer (Salat)
3 Almsgiving (Zakat)
4 Fasting (Sawm)
5 Pilgrimage (Hajj)
Muslims consider Islam to be the middle road. They do not live life with complete disregard for God or religious matters, but nor do they neglect the world to devote themselves solely to worship and prayer. They strike a balance by fulfilling their obligations and enjoying this life; they are always mindful of their duties to Allah and to others. They worship Allah and enjoin goodness and prevent bad and evil that cause harm to people and society.
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