last para is good point .. but one before that
whether matter is trivial or basic; is not that somewhat subjective? You can always, by using logic, make a trivial matter very basic and otherwise ..
Absolutely. The matter being trivial or basic is subjective.
And that where the problem begins.
Since religion is a compilation of many teachings or do's and donts it becomes vey subjective which one is the real pillars or religious faith and which one are merely inside walls, doors, essential items within or which color the interior or exterior is essential.
Everyone has right to hold his/her opinion.
But what I have gathered is that those issues in Islam which deal with believing in one God and and none equal and the prophet PBUH being the god sent messanger are the real basic issues. This as it is discussed above is Kalmah.
He was alimul-ghaib or not who cares? (trivial) I really don't care or want to spend time on it on personal basis. Does that matter to anyone except those who want to find some issues to keep their business going?
Acording to the religious teachings he did see Alam-ul-Ghaib via Mairaj event.
As long as we agree that he was a messanger of God and he was sent for a mission with information and advise from God via an angel. (Basic)
After that Quranic do's and donts.
Lastly the sunnah which really included the do's and donts clearly and repeatedly advised.
Everyone would agree to that I hope.
Anything after these, specially man-made additons to these are trivial.
I know I have simplified these thoughts but afterall, for unity that should be enough.