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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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