Aqeedah refers to those matters which are believed in, with certainty and conviction, in oneβs heart and soul. They are not tainted with any doubt or uncertainty. The Arabic word βaqeedah stems from the root βaqada, which conveys meanings of certainty, affirmation, confirmation, etc.
In Islam, βaqeedah is the matter of knowledge. The Muslim must believe in his heart and have faith and conviction, with no doubts or misgivings, because Allaah has told him about βaqeedah in His Book and via His Revelations to His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).
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Aqeedah refers to those matters which are believed in, with certainty and conviction, in oneβs heart and soul. They are not tainted with any doubt or uncertainty. The Arabic word βaqeedah stems from the root βaqada, which conveys meanings of certainty, affirmation, confirmation, etc. In the Qurβaan, Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"Allaah will not punish you for what is unintentional in your oaths, but He will punish you for your deliberate oaths (bimaa βaqqadtum al-aymaan)β¦"
[al-Maaβidah 5:87]
The verb paraphrased here as "deliberate oaths" is βaqqada/taβqeed, which refers to when one has determination in the heart. It may be said in Arabic, βaqadaβl-habl (the rope was tied), i.e., it was pulled tight together. The word iβtiqaad (belief) is also derived from this root, and has the meaning of tying up and making strong. The phrase aβtaqadtu kadhaa (I believe such and such) means: I am convinced of it in my heart; this is a rational conviction.
In Islam, βaqeedah is the matter of knowledge. The Muslim must believe in his heart and have faith and conviction, with no doubts or misgivings, because Allaah has told him about βaqeedah in His Book and via His Revelations to His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).
