WHAT IS IMAN?
Iman can be thought of as the Theoretical Knowledge every muslim must know, it consists of 6 Basic and Fundemental Beliefs that every Muslim must believe in order to be Muslim. These 6 Basic and Fundemental Beliefs are known as the Pillars of Iman
WHAT IS ISLAM
Islam is the Practical Application of this Theoretical Knowledge. It consists of 6 Practices that is incumbent upon every muslim to do in order to be Muslim.
So Iman can be thought of as what we believe and Islam can be thought of as what we do.
Quran 5:9
"Allah has promised those who believe and do good Mercy and an Immense Reward"
PILLARS OF IMAN
1. Beleif in the Inseperable Singularity and Oneness of Allah
2. Belief in His Heavenly Angels
3. Belief in His Human Messengers and Prophet(pbut)
4. Belief in His Holy Books of Revelation
5. Belief in His Final Day of Ressurection, Judgement, and Recompense for our Deeds
6. Belief in His Divine Decree, which consists of everything that has ever happened, is happening now and will ever happen, this is the Eternal and Infinite Knowledge and Wisdom of Allah
PILLARS OF ISLAM
1. Shahadah- to Declare your Faith and Bear Witness that there is in reality no True God but Allah and that Muhammad(pbuh) is His Messenger
2 Salat- to pray the daily 5 required prayers at each specified time
3. Sawm- to fast, go without food, drink, cigarettes, or sexual relations with wife or husband during daylight hours of the Islamic Lunar month of Ramadan
4. Zakat- to give 2.5% of your annual net income to the Muslim Community, this is a required charity and helps the poor, widows, and orphans
5. Hajj- to make pilgrimage at least once in ones lifetime to the Holy City of Makkah