The Islamic worldview establishes a complete lifestyle of servitude and faith in its followers, thus granting both purpose and meaning as a Muslim's entire life is lived with mission to submit to the divine intention of Allah, thereby providing such regulation and guidance. (Al-Hariri – Wendel, 2002 page 79). Submission to Allah's plan thus gives recognition to God's absolute authority and leads to the belief that God alone possesses all power. The natural effect of this realization is to dedicate one's worship and life absolutely to God alone. According to al-Faruqi (1976), by calling man to exercise his prerogatives given by Allah, Muslim preaching rehabilitates him and re-establishes him in his integrity, dignity and innocence, thus this moral calling confers both a fixed purpose and meaning. Next, the Islamic worldview establishes both meaning and purpose through a synthesis of beliefs, ethics, and sacred texts. “The guidance of Allah is the (only) guidance and we are commanded to submit to the Lord of the worlds.” (Sura 6:71, The Holy Quran) The fundamental theology and beliefs of Islam inspire Muslims with a sense of meaning and direction in their lives. Fundamental to Islamic beliefs are the Aqida ul-Islam or Articles of Faith: the fundamental principles that direct, and therefore add meaning to, Islamic life, dictating what Allah wants of His followers. The first Article, belief in Tahwid, the recognition of a singular being, establishes meaning and purpose as Muslims live their lives in submission to their divine creator and His will for human beings (Muslims). Tahwid emphasizes that there is only God, who establishes direction and meaning in a Muslim's life. (Sultan, 2004 page 25)"You alone we adore; You alone we ask for help. Show us the right path." (Sura 1:5-6, The Holy Quran)The second Article of Faith, Mala' ika, belief in angels and the notion of angelology are central to the Islamic worldview. Meaning derived from the supernatural is exemplified through the recognition of one's "guardian angels" who notice a person's good and bad deeds. (Jommier, 1988 p. 41) Mala'ika generates a personal mission to act according to the will of Allah and ensure that the distribution of actions is positive, to extend the prospects of an eventual Paradise, thus establishing meaning. Belief in Prophethood, Rusula and the Books of Allah, Kutubu'llah are other fundamental articles in Aquida al-Islam. The beliefs of al-Akhira and al-Qadr on life, death, destiny and the world to come are also continuations of these doctrinal statements, which boast significant importance.
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