The Concepts of Faith in the Quran

A term in the Qur’an referring to a state of piety in a believer; it also means fearing God; God-consciousness, piety, and self-restraint

someone accused of disbelief or one who shows ingratitude towards God

Believer; one who has iman (faith)

Hypocrites; a term used in the Qur’an to refer to those who outwardly professed to be Muslims but inwardly hid their disbelief in God and His Prophet

idolatry, polytheism, and the association of God with other deities

Trust. Something given in trust with the expectation that it will be cared for faithfully. It’s Quranic meaning refers to the responsibility of fulfilling one’s

‘Trust’; in the Qur’an, one of the virtues of a mu’min who places his or her total faith and confidence in God as guardian and protector

‘Thankfulness’ or ‘gratitude’; one of the virtues associated with a mu’min in the Qur’an

noun aql (‘intellect’). Aqala means to use one’s aql in order to recognise, understand or interpret the ayat or signs of God

In the Qur’an, a term meaning total submission or surrender to God

whose behavior, values, or achievements inspire others to emulate them because of their positive impact, example & behaviour

One who has surrendered to Allah; one who submits to God’s will

‘Faith’ or ‘belief’; a term in the Qur’an which refers to faith in Allah, His prophets and messengers, in Allah’s revelations, and in the Last Day