aqidah

Question 1

what is the literal meaning of aqidah

Answer 1

• aqada: to fasten, tie or bind something

Question 2

what is the technical meaning of aqidah

Answer 2

• the knowledge derived from the authentic sources, Allah S.W.T and His messenger S.A.W. in which a muslim must believe with all his heart
• aqidah and iman is closely related
• islamic aqidah is the knowledge muslim must believe by his heart because it has been stated in divine revelation
• iman is the impletation of the knowledge in muslim’s life

Question 3

state 2 characteristic of aqidah

Answer 3

• aqidah wadihah (clear belief)
• aqidah al- fitrah (natural belief)

Question 4

explain aqidah wadihah (clear belief)

Answer 4

• a belief with no complication and ambiguity
• it is reflected from the concept tawhid:
  a. Allah is the sole creator and sustainer of entire universe
  b. He has neither a partner nor anyone similar to Him
  c. He alone deserves to be worshipped and glorified

Question 5

explain aqidah al- fitrah

Answer 5

• a belief which conforms to human fitrah or nature (the pattern according to which Allah SWT has created human)
• human has been instilled fitrah to believe and worship One and Only God
• all human are born muslims, but it is surrounding they live in leads them to ashtray from the right path.