Basics of Religious Education — Page 9
9 9 9 9 9 B ASICS OF R ELIGIOUS E DUCATION - F IFTH E DITION 1. 2 1. 2 1. 2 1. 2 1. 2 I I I I I SLAM SLAM SLAM SLAM SLAM — S — S — S — S — S ET ET ET ET ET O F O F O F O F O F B B B B B ELIEFS ELIEFS ELIEFS ELIEFS ELIEFS are purified, reformed and become fit for their eventual entry into Heaven. The ‘Last Day’ is also called the ‘Day of Resurrection and Judgment’. After belief in God, belief in the Last Day is most emphasized and described in the Holy Qur’an. (e. g. , Chapter 101:2-10). This is so because belief in Allah is closely related to belief in the life after death. These two beliefs, together, makes our lives effective and useful. Belief in the ‘Decree of Allah’ ( Taqdeer ) means believing that both the law of nature and the law of religion ( Shari`ah ) have been devised by Allah and He alone holds Supreme power over these laws which are operating in the universe. The above definition may be explained more clearly as follows: Allah has laid down the principles for every material or spiritual thing. According to these principles, certain ac- tions lead to good results while certain other actions result in evil consequences as a matter of course. (From the ‘Forty Gems of Beauty’) One should not forget that Allah alone holds Supreme power over these laws. Therefore, in special circumstances, He may invoke His exceptional laws to produce miracles for the sake of His prophets and saints. However, these exceptional laws are never contrary to His known ways, His promises or His attributes. Belief in the Decree of Allah — Taqdeer F F F F FAITH AITH AITH AITH AITH Last Day Decree Angels Allah Books Prophets