Definiciones de conceptos islámicos esenciales
Confianza y dependencia total en Alá después de tomar los medios necesarios.
Tawakkul is not passivity but active trust: you work hard, then leave the outcome to Allah. 'Whoever relies upon Allah — then He is sufficient for him.' (Quran 65:3)
Piedad; conciencia de Dios siguiendo Sus mandamientos y evitando Sus prohibiciones.
Taqwa is presented in the Quran as the greatest criterion of honour among people: 'The most honourable of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous.' (49:13)
Excelencia en la adoración y las obras; adorar a Alá como si lo vieras.
In the Hadith of Jibril, when asked 'What is Ihsan?' the Prophet replied: 'It is to worship Allah as though you can see Him; and if you cannot see Him, then know that He sees you.'
Paciencia y perseverancia frente a las dificultades; aceptación del decreto de Alá.
Patience is mentioned in more than 90 Quran verses. 'Allah is with the patient.' (2:153) There are three types: patience in worship, patience from sin, and patience in affliction.
Gratitud a Alá por Sus bendiciones, expresada a través del corazón, la lengua y la acción.
Allah contrasts grateful and ungrateful by saying: 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you in favor; if you are ungrateful, My punishment is severe.' (14:7)
Remembranza de Alá; recitación repetida de los nombres, alabanzas y glorificaciones de Alá.
The Quran says 'Remember Allah often so that you may succeed' (8:45) and 'Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.' (13:28)
Fe; creencia en Alá, los ángeles, las escrituras, los profetas, el Día Final y el destino divino.
The six pillars of Iman are detailed in the Hadith of Jibril. Faith involves belief in the heart, declaration by tongue, and action in the body — all three are interconnected.
Pedir perdón a Alá; decir 'Astaghfirullah' con arrepentimiento sincero.
The Prophet used to seek forgiveness at least 70-100 times daily. 'Whoever does much istighfar, Allah will provide him relief from every worry and a way out from every hardship.' (Abu Dawud)
Lo que es permitido y legal en el Islam; alimentos, bebidas y acciones permitidas.
Halal extends beyond food to encompass all aspects of life: earnings, relationships, business dealings. It is designed to protect human health, social harmony, and spiritual purity.
Lo que está prohibido e ilícito en el Islam; acciones, alimentos o bebidas estrictamente prohibidos.
In Islam, prohibitions are kept limited while the gate of the permissible is kept wide open. A principle of Islamic jurisprudence states: 'The default for things is permissibility.' Most prohibitions involve harm to health, social relations, or justice.
Súplica a Alá; comunicar directamente a Alá las necesidades, deseos y gratitud.
The Prophet described dua as 'the essence of worship.' Allah says in the Quran: 'Your Lord said: Call upon Me, I will respond to you.' (40:60) Dua is the most direct form of communication with the Divine, requiring no intermediary.
Arrepentimiento sincero y retorno a Alá; buscar perdón por los propios errores y pecados.
Allah keeps the door of repentance open: 'Allah loves those who repent and those who purify themselves.' (2:222). Three conditions: sincere regret, ceasing the sin, and not returning to it. Allah's forgiveness is boundless.
La comunidad islámica; la comunidad global unida alrededor de un profeta o fe.
The Quran says 'We have made you a justly balanced community.' (2:143) The concept of Ummah transcends race and borders, expressing a universal brotherhood based on shared faith and values.