As stated above, Iman or religious belief is essentially related
with the inner realm and mental state of a person, and the internal peace and
calm enjoyed by him is its greatest fruit. The external manifestation of this
inner peace takes the form of an attitude towards life known as Islam ,
which in turn guarantees outer peace and harmony. Iman and Islam are indeed like the two sides of a single picture.
Whereas one provides guarantee for inner peace and happiness, the other does so
for external peace and harmony. The Holy Prophet’s (SAW) prayer which he used
to say at the sight of a new moon every month contains a significant allusion
to this very truth. The prayer, couched in simple but beautiful words, reads:
O Lord! Make this new moon
full of glad tidings for us: of peace, Iman, well-being, and Islam
These truths were expressed more fully and explicitly in other
traditions of the Prophet (SAW). For example, in one tradition he negated Iman
(and swore thrice to emphasize it)
in a person whose neighbor is not safe from his misbehavior. Secondly, morally
wholesome behavior was regarded as the zenith of both Iman and Islam. Thirdly, the Prophet (SAW)
defined a Muslim as one from whose hands and tongue other Muslims are safe. Fourthly,
he preached in a very wide and general way to “take pity on the inhabitants of
earth, if you wish that the Lord of the heavens takes pity on you.”
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