definition for: #Iman

Iman (Arabic: ??????) is an Arabic term which denotes certitude to the unseen. In Islamic theology, it refers to the inner aspect of the religion, and denotes a believer's faith in the metaphysical realities of Islam. [1][2] The term Iman has been delineated in both the Quran [3] as well as the famous Hadith of Gabriel. There exists a debate both within and outside Islam on the link between faith and reason in religion, and the relative importance of either. Several scholars contend that faith and reason spring from the same source and hence must be harmonious [4] According to the Quran, Iman must be accompanied by evidence of righteous deeds, and the two together are necessary for entry into Paradise[5]. Also, since Iman is a quality of the heart / belief, it is impossible for anyone to judge who really is a believer. Iman is one of the three dimensions of the Islamic religion: islam, iman and ihsan.

The 6 Articles of Faith Iman is generally outlined using the famous 6 articles of faith in Islamic creed: Belief in God Belief in the Prophets Belief in the Day of Judgment Belief in the Angels Belief in Divine Books Qadr (Fate) Of these, the first five are mentioned together in the Qur'an [9] and Prophet Muhammad, while including a corollary of belief in Allah ? the good and evil of fate ordained by God ? has referred to all six together in the following manner in the Hadith of Gabriel; "Iman is that you believe in God and His Angels and His Books and His Messengers and the Hereafter and the good and evil fate [ordained by your God]" [10] Another similar narration ascribed to the Prophet is; Ibn Abbas narrates that the Angel Jibril once asked the Prophet: "Tell me what is Iman?" The Prophet replied: "Iman is to believe in Allah, the Day of Judgment, His (Allah's) Angels, Books and Prophets and to believe in life after death; and to believe in Paradise and the Fire, and the setting up of the Mizan (scales) to weigh the deeds; and to believe in the Divine Decree, the good and the bad of it (all). Jibril then asked him: "If I do all this will I be with Iman?" The Prophet said: "When you have done all of this, you will be having Iman

Iman-e-Mufassal Iman-e-Mufassil (or the Detailed declaration of faith) I have faith in Allah and His Angels, His Books and His Messengers, and the Day of Judgement and that all good and evil and fate is from Almighty Allah and it is sure that there will be resurrection after death. Iman-e-Mujmal Iman-e-Mujmal (or the Summary declaration of faith) I have faith in Allah as He is known by His Names and attributes and I accept all His commands.

Branches of Iman The 77 Branches of Faith is a collection compiled by Imam Al-Bayhaqi in his work Shu`ab al-Iman. In it, he explains the essential virtues that reflect true faith (iman) through related Qur?anic verses and prophetic sayings. [1] [2] This is based on the following Hadith ascribed to Prophet Muhammad : Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet said: "Iman has more than 70 branches. The most excellent among these branches is the saying of "Laa ilaaha ill Allah" (there is no god but God), and the smallest branch is to remove an obstacle from the wayside. And Haya (modesty) is an important branch of Iman.