Arkanul Islam and Aqeeda ul-Islam

Arkanul Islam and Aqeeda ul-IslamTask 2The relationship between Arkanul Islam and Aqeeda ul-IslamThe relationship between the arkanul Islam and the aqeeda ul-Islam is fundamental to the Islamic Faith. These two concepts provide part of an ethics basis to Islamic life and the link is inseparable.To achieve Allahs mercy and favour in life, a Moslem must practice first and foremost the Arkanul Islam or the five Pillars of Islam (practiced by the Sunnis). The Aqeeda ul-Islam argon the Articles of Faith and give meaning and purpose to the Arkanul Islam. The pillars are so central and important to Islamic life, that by not side by side(p) them, one is not truly submitting themselves to Allah and is therefore not a Moslem. And without the meaning given by the Aqeeda ul-Islam the whole kit of the Arkanul Islam are meaningless in Allahs eyes.The five Pillars of Islam subscribe the articles of belief before the act of a deed is meaningful. The submission to the six articles allows all de eds a Muslim may perform to be sound and positive.The Aqeeda ul-Islam have six articles of belief. The articles are1. Belief in Allah, the only God2. Belief in all the Prophets sent by God3. Belief in the Angels 4. Belief in the Quran5. Belief in the Day of Judgment and in the Resurrection6. Belief in Destiny and Gods chosen pathThe five Pillars are set down in the Quran in various suras and provide a template of life for a Muslim. The most important Pillar and likewise the most conceptual is Shahadah, or the acceptance of Allah and his final messenger the Prophet Muhammad. This deceleration ties in with the Tawhid concept of God, a monotheistic and indivisible entity. A Muslim practices the Pillar of Shahadah simply by never relinquishing his belief or questioning the truth of the oneness of Allah or the Hadith, the teachings and stories of the Prophet. This declaration ensures that Allah is completely central to a Muslims life in every way.The praying of a Muslim towards Mecca, Salah, is an indication of his worship to God and also the giving of thanks towards Him. The most important aspect of salat is that a Muslim dedicates this time five times a day only to the worship of Allah. He asks Allah for guidance along the path of good that He has willed for him. But if the Muslim has no niyyah, then his prayer is worthless and the deed is not counted by God.Zakat in Arabic means purification. This purity is taught to a Muslim by sharing his wealth and to eradicating poverty and inequality in his federation. The Zakat purifies the giver of selfishness and greed. To Allah, all of humankind is equal in His eyes, and wealth should be distri onlyed fairly, for everything in groundwork belongs to Him.Sawm is the abstaining from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk in the month of Ramadan. This teaches a Muslim directly the suffering and plight of the poor and its purpose is one of understanding. to a fault it allows a Muslim closeness to God and to express their dependence on Him and His benevolence.The Hajj in a Muslims life is his pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. A Muslim should try and make the journey at least once in his lifetime if he can afford it. The hajj demonstrates the solidarity of the Muslim community and their total submission to Allah. The pilgrimage to Mecca is the most arduous and demanding deed of the Pillars, a pilgrim not only must travel from all parts of the world but also strive for self-improvement throughout the journey and understand why he is on the pilgrimage.The five Pillars of Islam essentially teach a Muslim humility, watch over and worship for his Creator. Every deed performed throughout a Muslims life whether it is a holy act or not must always be performed with the brainpower that Allah is watching and judging everything. It is simply not enough for a Muslim to practice the five Pillars and not understand or accept their meaning and the doctrines of the Aqeeda ul-Islam. The deeds of the Arkanul Isl am are charitable acts as well as acts of worship and faith declaration towards Allah, but they also provide an ethics system fundamental to a believers life. Without niyyah or pure intention, the deeds become worthless in the eyes of God. One must understand and feel the significance of his acts before they are counted to his benefit.Referenceswww.liveleak.com/ outlook?i=2ee_1193085474en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Pillars_of_Islamen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqidahwww.thenoblequran.com/sps/sp.cfm?secID=AQDloadpage=displaysection.cfmwww.qss.org/articles/Aahaad.html