Frequently Asked Questions on Muslim Belief

[Umm Mohammad]

Q 9: What does "Sincerity of determination" mean

A--- It means warding off lethargy and laziness, and exerting one's effort in making his words go with his deeds. Allah the Almighty says: {O you who believe! Why do you say that which you do not do? Most hateful it is with Allah that you say that which you do not do}.(As-Saff, 2-3)

Q 10: What does "Sincerity of intention" mean

A --- It means that all the words and deeds of Allah's slave made manifest and concealed, must be for nothing save to seek the Countenance of Allah, the Most High. Allah the Almighty says: (And they were commanded not, but that they should worship Allah, and worship none but Him Alone]}.(Al-Bayyinah, 5)

He says:{And who has (in mind) no favor from anyone to be paid back. Except to seek the Countenance of his Lord, the Most High}. (Al-Lail, 19-20)

He says:{We feed you seeking Allah's Countenance only. We wish for no reward, nor thanks from you}.(Al-Insan, 9)

He says:{Whosoever desires (by his deeds) the reward of the Hereafter, We give him increase in his reward, and whosoever desires the reward of this world (by his deeds), We give him thereof (what is decreed for him), and he has no portion in the Hereafter}.(Ash-Shura, 20)

Q 11: What is the only religion man is ordered to embrace?

A --- It is Pure Islamic Monotheism (Worshipping Allah Alone and nothing else); the religion of Ibrahim [Abraham] (Peace be upon him). Allah, Most High says:{Truly, the religion with Allah is Islam}. (Al' Imran, 19)

He says:{Do they seek other than the religion of Allah (the true Islamic Monotheism worshipping none but Allah Alone), while to Him submitted all creatures in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly}.(Al' Imran, 83)

He says:{And who turns away from the religion of Ibrahim (Abraham) (i.e. Islamic Monotheism) except him who befools himself?}.(Al-Baqarah, 130)

He says:{And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers}.(Al 'Imran, 85)

He says:{Or have they partners with Allah (false gods) who have instituted for them a religion which Allah has not ordained?}. (Ash-Shura, 21

[Umm Mohammad]

Q 12: How many are the grades of Islam?

A--- They are three: Being a Muslim, attaining Iman (Faith), and Ihsan (Perfection of Faith).

Q 13: What is Islam?

A--- Islam means perfect submission and subjection to Allah; and testifying complete Monotheism and freedom from polytheism and disobedience to Him. Allah, Most High says:{And who can be better in religion than one who submits his fate (himself) to Allah}. (An- Nisa', 125)

He says: {And whosoever submits his face (himself) to Allah, while he is a Muhsin, 3then he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold}. (Luqman, 22)

He says: {And your Ilah (god) is One Ilah (God -Allah), so you must submit to Him Alone (in Islam). And (O Muhammad) give glad tidings to the Mukhbitun 4}. (Al-Hajj, 34)


Q 14: What is the proof that the word "Islam" is used to denote the whole matter of religion?

A--- Allah the Most High says: {Truly, the religion with Allah is Islam}. (Al' Imran, 19)

Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) says: "Islam started in loneliness and will end as it started in loneliness, blessed be the lonely".(Sahih Muslim)

He (Peace be upon him) says: "The best of deeds in Islam is Belief in Allah". (Musnad Ahmed)

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3Muhsin: i.e. good-doer (one who performs good deeds totally for Allah's sake without any show off or to gain praise or fame and does them in accordance with the Sunnah of Allah's Messenger Muhammad (Peace be upon him». (Translator)

4Mukhbitun: Those who obey Allah with humility and are humble from among the true believers of Islamic Monotheism. (Translator