Belief, philosophy and Scholastic Theology

The difference between belief (‘Aqeedah), philosophy and theology (‘ ilm al Kalam)

The philosophy is the same topics as religion. Philosophers research aims to discover the origins and purpose of the universe, discovering the ways to achieve human happiness in the short and long term. These objectives are the two components of the philosophical discipline, both theoretically and practically. These issues are also the goals of religion [1].

The Concept of Religion

Religion has been abused and misunderstandings over history. Thus, some have used as a means of exploitation and repression, as a pretext for prejudice and persecution, others, however, as a source of power and domination over the masses and the upper classes. In the name of religion have popped unjustifiable wars, has oppressed the freedom of thought and conscience, science has been pursued has been denied the right to the maturity of the individual, degrading, flagrantly, dignity and honor of man. And in the name of religion have caused, also, injustice to humanity, which have drawn many harm to religion.

The Concept Of The Universe

The present human situation is alarming, to say the least. Calls concern and active response by all people of good will and love of God. But this does not lead or should lead to despair or resignation. The spirit of hope is, and always has been, for members of Islam (see, for example, the Koran, 12:87, 65:3).

Problems and crises in your modern era are neither exclusively current or peculiar.

Itikaf (Retreat in the Mosque)

The meaning of itikaf is retiring in the mosque with the stated intention of doing so. According to the Hanafi school, there are three different types of itikaf.

1. Itikaf Wayib (required)

This is mandatory when a person gives this character herself. For example, if a person makes a vow to Allah that He Tá Allah grant him a wish and pledges to do itikaf for a certain number of days. From the moment that his wish is granted, this itikaf becomes an obligation for him. A person may make an unconditional vow to make itikaf wajib for a certain number of days, as soon as you take this vow that itikaf becomes wajib for him.