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Al-Lawh al-Mahfuz: The Preserved Tablet in Islamic Theology

Theology

The Preserved Tablet, in Islamic theology the divine record in which Allah's knowledge and decrees are inscribed. Named in the Qur'an and elaborated in the hadith literature, it bears on divine omniscience, predestination and the nature of revelation.

Foundational Beliefs

Angels in Islam

Theology

Angels (mala'ikah) are beings created from light who hold a central place in Islamic theology. Belief in them is one of the six articles of faith; the Quran describes them as servants of God who transmit revelation, record deeds, and act in death and the afterlife.

Foundational Beliefs

Asiya bint Muzahim - Wife of Pharaoh

Person

Asiya bint Muzahim, wife of Pharaoh during Prophet Musa's time, is revered in Islam as a model of faith. She secretly embraced belief in Allah and chose martyrdom over renouncing it, and the Qur'an preserves her prayer for a house in Paradise.

Age of the Prophets

Maryam bint Imran (Mary, Mother of Jesus)

Person

Maryam bint Imran (Mary), mother of Prophet Isa (Jesus), holds a uniquely exalted place in Islam as the only woman named in the Quran. Revered for her purity, devotion, and the miraculous virgin birth of Jesus, she is regarded as one of the greatest women and a model of faith.

Age of the Prophets

Prophet Dhul-Kifl عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ (Ezekiel)

Person

Dhul-Kifl is a prophet mentioned in the Quran, traditionally identified with the biblical Ezekiel. Known for his patience, righteousness, and devotion to worship, he is praised in the Quran alongside other righteous prophets for his steadfastness in faith.

Age of the Prophets

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Person

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (c. 570–632 CE) was the final prophet and messenger in Islam. Born in Mecca, he received the Qur'an from the age of forty, migrated to Medina in 622, and led the Muslim community there until his death in 11 AH.

Prophetic Era

Sharia - Islamic Law and Guidance

Theology

Sharia is the comprehensive legal and moral framework of Islam, derived from the Quran and Sunnah. It encompasses ethics, spirituality, and social justice, aiming to promote human welfare and establish a just society based on divine guidance.

Foundational Beliefs
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