Definition

A person who has accepted Islam by believing in Allah's oneness and Muhammad's ﷺ messengership.

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In classical books

The Three Fundamental Principles

Chapter: Introduction — Four Matters Every Muslim Must Learn

الأصول الثلاثة

Characteristics of the Saved Sect

Chapter: 6. They Obey Muslim Rulers in Lawful Matters and Do Not Rebel

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In the Qur'an In Hadith

Related Terms

IslāmالإسلامShahādahالشهادة

More from General Terms

Iḥsānالإحسان

Worshipping Allah as if you see Him.

Adabالأدب

Etiquette and proper conduct.

Ahl us-Sunnah wa al-Jamā‘ahأهل السنة والجماعة

The People of the Sunnah and the United Body.

Jannahالجنة

Paradise — the eternal reward of the believers.

Dhimmīالذمي

A non-Muslim under the protection of an Islamic state.

Hijrahالهجرة

Migration — from Makkah to Madīnah, and from sin.

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