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Believing in the existence of Allah, that He is One and unique, without partners or equals. He is neither born nor does He give birth. This monotheistic belief (tawhid) is the cornerstone of Islam.

Believing in Allah means acknowledging He is the Creator and Sustainer of all existence, Master of the universe. His 99 Names (Asma al-Husna) reflect His attributes: The Merciful, The Knowing, The All-Powerful...

Believing in the existence of angels created by Allah from light. They are sinless beings who obey God perfectly and serve as His messengers between heaven and earth.

Notable angels include: Jibril (Gabriel – brings revelation), Mikail (Michael – in charge of rain and sustenance), Israfil (blows the trumpet at resurrection), Azrael (angel of death). Kiraman Katibin record human deeds.

Believing in the scriptures sent by Allah to His prophets: the Torah (Moses), the Psalms (David), the Gospel (Jesus), and the Quran (Muhammad). The Quran is the final revealed book, preserved and confirming the earlier scriptures.

The Quran was revealed to Muhammad over 23 years. While earlier scriptures underwent changes over time, Allah promised to protect the Quran from corruption, and it remains exactly as revealed to this day.

Believing that Allah sent prophets to guide humanity. From Adam to Muhammad, it is narrated that over 124,000 prophets and messengers were sent. Muhammad is the last and final prophet.

The Quran names 25 prophets: Adam, Idris, Nuh, Hud, Salih, Ibrahim, Lut, Ismail, Ishaq, Yaqub, Yusuf, Shu'ayb, Musa, Harun, Dawud, Sulayman, Ayyub, Yunus, Ilyas, Alyasa, Dhul-Kifl, Zakariya, Yahya, Isa, and Muhammad.

Believing in the reality of life after death, the Day of Judgment, the reckoning, the divine balance (mizan), Paradise, and Hell. This world is temporary; the hereafter is eternal.

Death brings the start of the intermediate state (barzakh). Resurrection: The trumpet is blown twice — once causing death, once resurrection. Judgment: Deeds are weighed on the mizan, books of deeds are distributed. Paradise has 8 gates; Hell has 7.

Believing that everything occurs by Allah's knowledge, will, and decree. Qadar means Allah's foreknowledge and creation of all things. This belief brings inner peace and trust in God's wisdom.

The four dimensions of qadar: 1) Knowledge (Ilm): Allah knows all things, 2) Recording (Kitaba): All is written in al-Lawh al-Mahfuz, 3) Will (Irada): Allah wills what He wills, 4) Creation (Khalq): Allah creates all things. Qadar does not negate human free will.