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*Originally posted by At-Tawheed: *
• We have no doubt that the awaited Mahdee (or rightly-guided Imam) will come forth from among the Ummah of the Prophet at the end of time (on earth).
• We believe in the Signs of the Hour. The appearance of ad-Dajjal (false Messiah, or Antichrist). The descent from heaven of 'Isa, son of Mary. The sun rising from the West. The emergence of the Beast from the earth. And other signs mentioned in the Qur'an and the authentic Hadeeth of the Prophet.
• We believe in the questioning in the grave by the two angels. Munkar and Nakeer, about one's Lord, one's religion and the Prophet Muhammad (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam).
• We believe in the punishment in the grave, may Allah save us from it, for those who deserve it. The grave is either one of the meadows of Paradise or one of the pits of the Hell-Fire, and each servant gets what he deserves.
• We believe in the resurrection of Mankind from the graves on the Day of Judgement to be set before Allah. We believe in the Reckoning, the reading of the book (account of deeds), the Scale (on which the deeds will be weighed), as-Sirat (the bridge set over Hell-Fire), and punishment and reward.
• We believe that the Intercession which the Prophet reserved for his Ummah on the Day of Judgement is true.
• We believe in Al-Hawd, the Pool which Allah will grant the Prophet as an honour to quench the thirst of his Ummah on the Day of Judgement.
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I am extremely sorry if it seems rude to you but I think you are in a very sorry state of mind. How can you live in a real world other than in an Islamic world of course.
This is our 'Aqeedah which is more precious to us than our own lives. It has stood the test of time and remained firm for fourteen centuries. It will continue to remain so in the face of all the onslaughts of the disbelievers, the spreading of doubt by the hypocrites and the innovations of the heretics. It has also been steadfast despite the remiss and negligence of many Muslims.
The survival and endurance of our ‘Aqeedah is in itself proof that it is from Allah, the Mighty and Exalted. All creeds have become extinct and all religions have been altered, but Islam alone remained pure and true because it is the only Truth which cannot be affected by falsehood or shaken by doubt. Allah, Exalted is He, says (which means):
“Verily We: It is We Who have sent down adh-Dhikr (the Qur’an) and surely We will gurad it [from corruption].” (Al-Hijr 15:9)
It is a creed which provides us with a strong, correct base from which we can go forth towards our objective; confident that Allah Alone is the true God worthy of worship. This is so because He is the Owner who rules with authority in what He owns and because He has all the Attributes of perfection. Behind or above Him there are no objectives for us, nor is there any objective greater than this, for He is the Greatest.
It is a creed which gives total authority to Allah, makes attesting and submitting to this authority one of the conditions of Imaan, and makes adhering to it one of its prerequisites and a sing of its sincerity:
“It is not befitting for a believing man or believing woman, when Allah and His messenger have decreed a matter that they should have an option in their decision.” (Al-Ahzaab 33:36)
“But no, by your Lord, they can never have any faith, until they make you (Muhammad) judge in all disputes between them, and find themselves no resistance against your decisions, and accept them with full submission.” (An-Nisaa 4:65)
It is a creed which refers all matter, even at times of disagreement, to Allah and His Messenger:
“O you who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger, and those of you [Muslims] who are authority; and if you have a dispute concerning any matter, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is better and more suitable for final determination.” (An-Nisaa 4:59)
Our ‘Aqeedah thus unifies understanding and eliminates any possibility of discord. It provides us with objective and the path, thereby unifying the believers and placing them on the same path. One can see them seeking the same objective despite their being of different countries, nationalities and colours.
Our ‘Aqeedah is a creed which sets up the individual as a watchful guardian over his own conduct in this world, responsible and accountable for it. For he knows the on the Day of Judgment it will be said to him (which means):
“Read your book, your soul is sufficient as a rekoner against you this Day.” (Al-Israa’ 17:14)
By so doing, this ‘Aqeedah instils in the heart of the believer that which prevents him from disobeying the commands of Allah and His laws and judgement. It also helps him return to the right path if he wanders away from it or oversteps the limits. It also drives him to continual and sustained striving in the way of Allah and endeavour to attain His pleasure.
This is the great difference between our ‘Aqeedah and all the other ideologies and philosophies, and this is what makes it rise above them all. Islam raises this ‘Aqeedah up to a high position which all the other doctrines and ideologies eagerly wish to attain. And due to the huge gulf between their creeds and our ‘Aqeedah, they do not even cherish the hope of approaching its pinnacle, let alone reach it.
The creed of Islam gives its followers certainty that Allah is with them, hearing and seeing, and that He knows what their breasts conceal and that He will resurrect them on the Day of Reckoning for Judgement and reward or punishment.
Saa’saa’ bin Mu’aawiyyah came to the Prophet (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and recited to him the following ‘Ayah (which means):
“So whosoever does good equal to an atom’s weight will see it then; and whosoever does evil equal to an atom’s weight will see it then.” (Az-Zalzalah 98:7-8)
To this the Prophet (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “It is enough for me not to listen to any other [verse] than this.” (Imaam Ahmad and An-Nasaa’ee).
Ours is an ‘Aqeedah which makes our Walaa’ directed entirely to Allah, His Messenger and the believers. Apart from these, all others are looked upon with enmity and hatred subject to the degree of their remoteness from and opposition to Allah. It is an ‘Aqeedah which brings its followers out of the narrowness and insignificance of the life of this world to the expanse and splendour of the Hereafter. People of this ‘Aqeedah are always seen walking on the ground but their hearts are fixed on Paradise; they take their provisions for both this life and the Next. They do not strive for a transient, base life, for they want to take from it only what will help them on their journey towards Allah and the Next life:
“And the life of this world is nothing but play and amusement. But far better is the abode of the Hereafter for those who keep their duty [to Allah]. Will you not then understand?” (Al-An’am 6:32)
“And Allah is better [as regards reward in comparison to your reward], and more lasting [as regards punishment in comparison to your punishment].” (Ta-Ha 20:73)
It is an ‘Aqeedah which makes those who hold fast to it lead an honourable life, knowing no humiliation or disgrace. Though their condition swings between ease and hardship, victory and defeat, nothing affects their lofty and dignified life through their faith, for they draw their dignity and honour from their Lord Who is:
“The Most High, the Most Great.” (Al-Baqarah 2:73)
They do not draw honour from wealth or influence, nor any other power on this earth. In fact, they are a living image and the real encapsulation of the following verses:
“But honour belongs to Allah, His Messenger and to the believers.” (Al-Munafiqoon 63:8)
“So do not become weak [against your enemy] nor be sad, as you will be superior [in victory] if you are indeed [true] believers.” (Ali-Imran 3:139)
It is an ‘Aqeedah which gives its followers confidence and peace of mind in this world and peace and glad tidings in the Hereafter. It also makes them eager to meet with their Lord, savouring, for His sake, all the difficulties and hardships.