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Oneness of Allah:
He is One and the Only One. He is not two in one or three
in one. This means that Islam rejects the idea of trinity or
such a unity of God which implies more than one God in one.
Oneness of mankind:
People are created equal in front of the Law of God. There
is no superiority for one race over another. God made us of
different colors, nationalities, languages and beliefs so as
to test who is going to be better than others. No one can
claim that he is better than others. It is only God Who
knows who is better. It depends on piety and righteousness.
Oneness of Messengers and the Message:
Muslims believe that God sent different messengers
throughout the history of mankind. All came with the same
message and the same teachings. It was the people who
misunderstood and misinterpreted them. Muslims believe in
Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Ismail, Jacob, Moses, David, Jesus,
and Muhammad. The Prophets of Christianity and Judaism are
indeed the Prophets of Islam.
Angels and the Day of Judgment:
Muslims believe that there are unseen creatures such as
angels created by God in the universe for special missions.
Muslims believe that there is a Day of Judgment when all
people of the world throughout the history of mankind till
the last day of life on earth, are to be brought for
accounting, reward and punishment.
Innocence of Man at Birth:
Muslim believe that people are born free of sin. It is
only after they reach the age of puberty and it is only
after they commit sins that they are to be charged for their
mistakes. No one is responsible for or can take the
responsibility for the sins of others. However, the door of
forgiveness through true repentance is always open.
State and Religion:
Muslims believe that Islam is a total and a complete way
of life. It encompasses all aspects of life. As such, the
teachings of Islam do not separate religion from politics.
As a matter of fact, state and religion are under the
obedience of Allah through the teachings of Islam. Hence,
economic and social transactions, as well as educational and
political systems are also part of the teachings of Islam.
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