"Faith is a collection of truths understood and believed implicitly, something which then directs thinking, shaping the willingness and rectifying behavior."
Then "What should I do / understand if I believe in the pillars of faith?". Here is a breakdown of faith to the pillars of faith:
1.a. FAITH TO GOD
Aqidah faith in God is not only limited to the belief that God exists, but also covers the science of correct, complete and perfect, of the nature of God. And in fact the conception of aqidah stated all religions - except Islam - turned out to be wrong about the things mentioned above.
Some details of faith in God should we believe:
1.a.i. He Nafi'a Wa La Dzhar ilallah
(None has the benefit or harm other than Allah)
"... In fact that power belongs to God all ..." (Qur'an, Al-Baqarah, 2: 165)
"... And besides Allah, you no-one protector and helper." (QS. Al-Baqarah 2: 107)
"... Victory is only from Allah the Mighty, the Wise." (Qur'an, Ali Imran, 3: 126)
"Verily Allah is He who Grantor provision, the Supreme Has The Power, the Most Strong." (QS. Adh-Dzariyat, 51:58)
"If God inflict a kemadharatan to you, then nothing can remove it except Him ..." (Qur'an, Yunus, 10: 107)
Before getting to know God, as if the man has always put his forehead to the ground when he saw the strength and courage of the objects in the universe thinks could benefit or harm - which led always tipped hand, is pinning its hopes and ask for help to the objects - then as soon as he knows God, Lord, and immediately understood he 'ilmul-sure that the objects it was absolutely can not give you anything.
When man has managed to gain the confidence of this knowledge, he does not depend anymore on the forces of nature and not too afraid of him; and after that he no longer wants to put his forehead in front of anyone except God, not even want to raise your hand to ask for help or fear besides Him. And in the end this belief will give birth to a sense of confidence and self-confident.
1.a.ii. He Mu'dhirra Illallah
(There is no power and strength except Allah)
"And He is ruling over all His servants. And He is also the Wise Know. "(Qur'an, Al-An'am, 6:18)
"... God is what is Rich, while you people who need Him ..." (Qur'an, Muhammad, 47:38)
A Muslim must understand the greatness of Allah Almighty and realize his weakness. If these two things are already present then it will grow tawadhu nature '(Humility).
Although a Muslim have a sense of confidence, but confidence is growing as a result of faith in God is not a false pride, but pride is the result of deep understanding of his relationship with God Almighty. Therefore there is no confidence in anything, it has, which is not accompanied by tawadhu attitude ".
"And the servants of God the Merciful it are those who walk on the earth humbly, and when they were heckled by people ignorant, they utter words of peace (salvation)." (Qur'an, Al-Furqan , 25:63)
More perfect, the merger between belief and confidence on the one hand with the attitude tawadhu accurately portrayed in His word:
"... A people that God Loved them and they love Him, which is to be gentle toward the believer, which is tough against the unbelievers ..." (Qur'an, Al-Maidah, 5:54)
1.a.iii. He Musta'ani bihi Illallah
(None has been requested his help besides Allah)
A Muslim is obliged to believe in God's full forgiveness, support and his help to produce a sense of optimism without being able to influence and defeated by pessimism or despair. Humans are required to always take shelter with full confidence against God's forgiveness as he expects his help or assistance, because that is what guarantees the security of God himself.
"And when My servants ask thee concerning Me, then answer that I was close, I was granted a person who prays to Me. Therefore let them believe in Me, so that they are always in the truth. "(QS. Al-Baqarah, 2: 186)
Never pessimistic to obtain mercy
"... And My mercy encompasses all things ..." (Qur'an, Al-Araf, 7: 156)
"... Actually not despair of the mercy of God, but those who disbelieve." (Qur'an, Yusuf, 12:87)
The believer is not his nature to give up hope in asking for forgiveness, support and help him.
"And whoever committed the crime or menzhalimi himself, then he asks forgiveness of Allah, he found that God is Forgiving, Merciful." (Qur'an, An-Nisa ', 4: 110)
A sense of optimism to God bore character that if an earthly means does not suit her, then let it releases its dependence on these facilities, then pasrahkan entirely to God, so he did not feel worried and discouraged.
"Indeed, those who say: Our Lord is God! Then they were affirming stance (istiqamah), then the angels will descend upon them (saying): Do you feel afraid and do not be too sad ... "(QS. Fussilet, 41:30)
1.a.iv. He Wakila Illallah
(There is no God other than a trust)
In more detail this faith requires patience, trust and istiqamah yourself a Muslim.
All is based on faith in His Supreme Wisdom to what happened to then no one calamity, suffering, threat and worldly misery that is able to shift his legs, so he's willing to loosen the rope of faith.
He is convinced that there is no calamity will befall except with the knowledge and permission of God.
"Say: Occasional not happen to us except what Allah has decreed for us. He is our Protector, and only to Allah the believers should put their trust. "(QS. At-Tauba, 9:51)
The power of patience, resignation and istiqamah such a force far above human strength and human derived impossible without faith in God.
The properties on the whole is born of faith in divinity. Pledge creed has negate the divinity of all beings in the heavens and on earth.
The properties of this divinity can not be broken, so it could arise many Gods, each of which has properties such divinity.
Divinity also not be something superficial, limited by time and confined period, resulting in the occasional powerful God and other times not.
Divinity can not be moved, resulting in God's power in one place but not in power in other places.
"Amma Subhaanallahi yuskrikuun" (Maha Sucilah God from whatever they associate) (Surat al-Hashr 59:23)
1.b. FAITH TO ANGELS
Faith in angels is not limited to the recognition of the existence of angels alone, but is also intended to provide an understanding to people about their positions are essential in the system of the embodiment of the universe, so that belief in Allah Almighty is built on the principles of monotheism pure and free from stains shirk.
The angels, by temporarily religion, worshiped and regarded as gods who each led a number of components of the universe such as air, lightning, thunder, rain, light, darkness and heat. Meanwhile by another religion, angels are viewed as "little gods" representing and assisting God in regulating the system of the universe. For other religions regard the angels as the "image" of God. In short, they said that the angels are God's allies had the same properties and Lordship Uluhiyyah. Because it is precisely they mematungkan angels in the form of diverse then they worship, they made a place of prayer and pleading for help. Thus there developed various kinds of shirk in this world and tersebarluaslah consequences.
The position of the angel in the system of the universe:
1.b.i. Angels are servants of God are glorified and obedient
"And they said," Merciful has Took (Have) a child, "Glory to God. Actually (angels it), is a glorified servants, they do not precede Him in word and they do His commandments. "(QS. Al-Anbiya '21: 26-27)
Despite the angels in charge of organizing the universe, but they only run the limits that have been delegated by God to them and they did not have the power to break the boundaries that have defined his stuff one single hair in carrying out their obedience. They always obey and never disobey
1.b.ii. Position Angels attributed to the Humans
And (remember) when We said to the angels: "Prostrate you to Adam", they prostrated except the devil; he is reluctant and arrogant and he belonged to the people who disbelieve. "(QS. Al-Baqarah 2:34)
Then based on it can be justified when human beings had to bow down to other than Allah while to admit it as a place of worship and ask for help in meeting their needs?
When faith in God is established on the correct knowledge about the existence of angels and their position in the system of the universe, surely he could scrape out all the stain forms of idolatry.
1.b.iii. Angels and purity of faith in Divine Revelation
Angels are God's servants in charge of lowering the divine revelation to the apostles and prophets, as well as communicating the message and the laws of God to them.
Malaikay serve as a servant of God who has the strength, endurance, honor and courage, where they can not be penetrated by the forces of demons trying to get in themselves distort their task to convey divine revelation.
"Indeed, the Qur'an it is really the word (of God brought by) a noble messenger, who has the power, which has a high position in the sight of Allah that has the 'Throne, obeyed there (in the angelic realm) again trustworthy "(QS. At-takwir 81: 19-21)
Conclusions drawn from these is in connection with faith to the apostles and his books. We must believe that the intermediary who delivered the Divine revelation to the apostles it is true intermediaries and must be believed that they were free from interference treacherous and outer strength.
1.c. FAITH TO THE APOSTLE
Messengers are awarded the "science" that is not shared by others, and awarded Allah nur, wisdom and sharpness of thought is not given unto others, then there is no creed about Allah that could be justified except as described and delivered by the apostles was to mankind.
If someone among ordinary people build a creed about the Essence and the attributes of God solely upon his own musings and thoughts, or through the teachings and doctrines of the philosophers, then such faith may not be true for all time.
Consequences of faith in the Apostle is:
1.c.i. Obedient and Obey the Messenger
Mankind must follow the path that has been taken by the prophets and apostles of God tiu, not only in matters of faith and worship, but at the same time in all aspects of life.
"Those who obey the apostle, indeed he has obeyed Allah." (Qur'an, An-Nisa ', 4:80)
1.c.ii. Believe in universal preaching of the Prophet Muhammad
"Blessed is He Who has sent down al-Furqan to His servant so that he became a warner to the worlds." (Qur'an, Al-Furqan 25: 1)
Prophet Muhammad's mission. not limited to a specific period or just for one particular nation. But he was the greatest leader of mankind throughout the ages.
Then all mankind obliged apostolic faith in him, believe and follow.
1.c.iii. Have perfect faith in the religion brought by the Prophet Muhammad.
"This day have Ku-perfected for you your religion, and had my Favour upon me, and Ku-ridhai Islam has become the religion for you." (Qur'an, Al-Ma'ida 5: 3)
The verse is a real clue that there is no guidance and instructions of truth that is not contained in the message of Muhammad, and all religion similar to Islam have all been covered in his treatise.
Thus there is no longer a need that could be a reason that people today need a hint, religion, science or a new messenger.
1.c.iv. Believe that the religion brought by the Prophet Muhammad. have removed earlier religions
The Qur'an commands all mankind, including the people who follow the teachings of the previous prophets, to believe in Prophet Muhammad, follow shari'ah-ATNYA and obey his orders.
"O people of the Book, indeed Our Apostle has come to you, explain to many contents of the Book that ye hide, and (many) are let. Now hath come unto you light from Allah, and the book that explains. By the Book that Allah gives guidance to those who follow His good pleasure to road safety, and (with the book anyway) God's people out of the darkness into the light-lit with his permission. Also instructs them to the straight path. "(Qur'an, Al-Ma'ida, 5: 15-16)
1.c.v. Believe that the Prophet Muhammad. is the Seal of the Prophets
"Muhammad is not the father of a man among you, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets. And Allah knows all things. "(Qur'an, Al-Ahzab, 33:40)
Minutes of the Prophet Muhammad. has been in the form of a perfect religion, and with it has perfected all the deficiencies that exist in previous religions. IN addition, the minutes of Muhammad. mengadung did not cause the slightest flaws of mankind, ever, feel the need to improve it. There is therefore no reason for the arrival of another religion or the truth to the world.
1.d. FAITH TO BOOK OF GOD
Al-Kitab, according to Islamic terms, is the holy book revealed by Allah to His Messenger to be the guidance and instructions for his servants.
Lafadz and meaning of the Book is not of the Prophet. Also does not appear on the thinking and the will of him.
Messenger function in this case is the conveyor of the divine word of the truth and perfect mandate. Then he was assigned to give an explanation of its contents are still global and interpret the words that need to be given an interpretation through science, which is granted by Allah SWT.
Human race may not be able to take advantage in a perfect form of the contents of the Book and because that is why they need a "guru" who can instill knowledge contained in the Book that in their souls.
1.d.i. Believing all heavenly books
"And those who believe in the Book revealed to you, and the books that have been revealed before." (QS. Al-Baqarah 2: 4)
That is faithful to the books that clearly mentioned by name in the Qur'an and mujmal (global) to books that are not expressly mentioned therein. In line with Islamic theology, then no one else in the world community that does not have a Messenger without carrying a Bible.
1.d.ii. Subject only to the Koran
A Muslim must disconnect himself with all the book and just connect rope sheer obedience to the Qur'an. Because:
1. Most of scripture it is no longer we find in this world, while still to be found the condition is no longer maintained as the original
2. The books we have in the world today - except the Koran - teachings clearly show that the books it applies to certain times and in certain parts of the world as well
3. None of the books - in addition to the Koran - which contains the truth in all aspects of teaching or load a clear explanation that is entirely capable of expressing instructions for all aspects of life.
Faith in the Qur'an in detail:
1.d.ii.1. Convinced that the Qur'an maintained letters and sentences like in the time of the Prophet first.
"It is We who are lowering the Koran, and We really maintain it." (Qur'an, Al-Hijr 15: 9)
1.d.ii.2. Believes there is not a power of demons that can enter as he lowered
"And the Qur'an was not brought down by demons. Nor should they bring him down, and they would not be able to (do it). Indeed, they actually kept away from the hearing of the Koran that. "(QS. Ash-Shu'ara 26: 210-212)
1.d.ii.3. The Qur'an is not penetrated by the passions of the Prophet.
"There is not was saying it (the Qur'an) according to the willingness of his desires. His remarks were nothing but a revelation revealed to him. Taught to him by (Gabriel) were very strong. "(Qur'an, An-Najm 53: 3-5)
1.d.ii.4. The Qur'an does not contain the slightest falsehood
"And indeed, the Qur'an is a Book that is noble, that no evil comes to him either from the front or from behind." (QS. Fushilat, 41: 41-42)
1.d.ii.5. The content of the Koran entirely true
He lowered not Attas basis of conjecture and doubt, but on science and faith.
"And indeed the Koran was really the truth of the belief." (Qur'an, Al-Haqqah 69:51)
1.d.ii.6. There is no right for anyone, including the Prophet himself to amend the laws and teachings that exist in the Qur'an.
"Say: It is not for me to change it of my own accord. I do not follow except what is revealed to me. Indeed I fear if I disobeyed my Lord, the punishment of a great day (of Resurrection) "(QS. Yunus, 10:15)
1.d.ii.7. Anything that is contrary to the Qur'an is vanity and need not be heeded
"Follow what is revealed to you, and do not follow the leaders but Him." (Qur'an, Al-Araf 7: 3)
That Islamic theology regarding the Qur'an. Anyone who has one of the shortcomings of the parts mentioned above, surely he could not obey the Koran with devotion truth, and if it is so, it will deviate from the title of "Islam".
1.e. FAITH TO DAYS LATER
"And those who deny Our signs and denied the meeting with the afterlife, futile deeds." (Qur'an, Al-Araf 7: 147)
1.e.i. More Emphasizing the afterlife over this life
The world is a temporary residence. Thus the real life in this world is not life, but the lives of others who will come, much better, more enduring and more beneficial compared to this earthly life.
Whoever dazzled by outward purpose of this worldly life and deceived by pleasure, richness and delicacy, then desperately trying to get all the enjoyment and comfort at the expense of the eternal life of the Hereafter, then he lost the.
"There is not the life of this world but amusement and play. And indeed the Hereafter that is the real life, if they only knew. "(Qur'an, Al-Ankabut 29:64)
"Say: The pleasure in this world and the next moment it's just better for those who fear Allah." (Qur'an, An-Nisa '4:77)
"Are you satisfied with the life of this world rather than the Hereafter? Though enjoyment of life in this world (compared to life) in the Hereafter, just a little. "(QS. At-Tawbah 9:38)
"As for those who exceed the limits, and prefer the life of this world, then surely the Fire residence. As for those who fear the greatness of his Lord and desire to refrain from his desires, verily heaven are home. "(Qur'an, An-Nazi'at 79: 37-41)
"Know that the life of the world is just a game and something amusement, pomp and ostentatious among you, and mutual pride in riches and children, such as rain cropping-plants admirable farmers, then the plants become dry and you see the color yellow, then be destroyed. And in the next (later) there is a harsh torment and forgiveness from Allah and His pleasure. And the life of the world is nothing but a deceptive pleasure. "(Qur'an, Al-Hadid 57:20)
"Beautiful cite the (view of) the human love of what is desirable, namely women, children, treasures of gold, silver, horses, cattle, rice-fields. That is the pleasure of living in the world, and on the side of Allah is a fine return. Say: Will you give me news of better than those? For those who fear their Lord in the heaven that flowed beneath rivers, they will abide therein. And there are (also) wives were purified and pleasure of Allah. And Allah sees the servants to Him. "(Qur'an, Al 'Imran 3: 15-16)
The aim of the teachings propounded by Islam in a style that is so clear and charming in order to show the effects of the world hereafter. Anyone who believes in the Koran and Muhammad apostolate should carry out all the orders that have been set by Allah and His Messenger as a means to happiness in the hereafter, and avoid any actions that have been established him as the causes that lead to suffering in the hereafter.
1.e.ii. Replies reckoning and Charity
That charity whatever the people in this world, even with the intention of messing around, certainly recorded in the book of records - regardless of size - will definitely be rewarded, and that the book will be given to him at the court of God fair doomsday later, where he will see every grain deeds that he has done in the world, and even the tongue, eyes, hands, feet, and his limbs will testify in person. Further deeds will be placed in the balance sheet are very strongly straight: on the one hand the good deeds and bad deeds on the other side. If severe aadalah first, then he will be welcomed by luck and happiness abadai. Heaven are home. However, if the weight is the other part, be unfortunate he serugi-offs, and where the return is Hell.
The Qur'an also explained that at that time all people are not brought to justice except Allah alone, and that the are not useful at all means that could be used in the ancient world: no possessions and nasab, no jewelry and rescue ( others), not wealth and children, nor of power and position.
Maraji '
Abul A'la Maududi, Fundamentals of Faith
Dr. Irwan Prayitno, Makrifatullah
