Iman according to the Quran

Iman is an Arabic term that translates to "faith" or "belief" in English. In the Quran, the term Iman is used to describe the core beliefs and convictions that a Muslim holds in their heart and that guide their actions in life.

The concept of Iman in the Quran includes belief in Allah as the one and only God, belief in the Prophets and Messengers of Allah, belief in the Day of Judgment and the Afterlife, belief in the angels, and belief in the divine revelation of the Quran.

In addition to these core beliefs, Iman is also associated with actions that reflect this faith, such as prayer, fasting, charity, and other acts of worship and good deeds.

Overall, Iman is considered to be a fundamental aspect of Islam, and it is through the cultivation of strong faith that Muslims strive to attain closeness to Allah and ultimate salvation in the Hereafter.

Here are some verses from the Quran that mention Iman (faith):

"This is the Book in which there is no doubt, a guide for the righteous. Those who believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them" (2:2-3)

"The believers are only those who, when Allah is mentioned, their hearts become fearful, and when His verses are recited to them, it increases them in faith; and upon their Lord they rely" (8:2)

"Indeed, those who have believed and those who have emigrated and fought in the cause of Allah - those expect the mercy of Allah. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful" (2:218)

"Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a believer - We will surely cause him to live a good life, and We will surely give them their reward [in the Hereafter] according to the best of what they used to do" (16:97)

"And strive for Allah with the striving due to Him. He has chosen you and has not placed upon you in the religion any difficulty. [It is] the religion of your father, Abraham. Allah named you "Muslims" before [in former scriptures] and in this [revelation] that the Messenger may be a witness over you and you may be witnesses over the people. So establish prayer and give zakah and hold fast to Allah. He is your protector; and excellent is the protector, and excellent is the helper" (22:78)

"O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient" (2:153)

"And say, "Truth has come, and falsehood has departed. Indeed is falsehood, [by nature], ever bound to depart." (17:81)

"Say, "O People of the Scripture, come to a word that is equitable between us and you - that we will not worship except Allah and not associate anything with Him and not take one another as lords instead of Allah." But if they turn away, then say, "Bear witness that we are Muslims [submitting to Him]" (3:64)

"The believers are only those who, when Allah is mentioned, feel a fear in their hearts and when His verses are recited to them, it increases their faith (Iman); and they rely upon their Lord" (Quran 8:2).

"The bedouins say, "We have believed." Say, "You have not [yet] believed; but say [instead], 'We have submitted,' for faith (Iman) has not yet entered your hearts" (Quran 49:14).

"The believing men and believing women are allies of one another. They enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and establish prayer and give zakah (charity) and obey Allah and His Messenger. Those - Allah will have mercy upon them. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise" (Quran 9:71).

"But those who believe and do righteous deeds - We will admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide forever. For them therein are purified spouses, and We will admit them to deepening shade" (Quran 4:57).

"O you who have believed, fear Allah and believe in His Messenger; He will [then] give you a double portion of His mercy and make for you a light by which you will walk and forgive you; and Allah is Forgiving and Merciful" (Quran 57:28).

"Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds - for them are the Gardens of Pleasure." (Quran 31:8)

"But those who believe and do righteous deeds - We will admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide forever. For them therein are purified spouses, and We will admit them to deepening shade." (Quran 4:57)

"O you who have believed, persevere and endure and remain stationed and fear Allah that you may be successful." (Quran 3:200)

"And [He revealed] that the mosques are for Allah , so do not invoke with Allah anyone." (Quran 72:18)

"O you who have believed, when you rise to [perform] prayer, wash your faces and your forearms to the elbows and wipe over your heads and wash your feet to the ankles." (Quran 5:6)

"Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds and establish prayer and give zakah will have their reward with their Lord, and there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve." [Quran 2:277]

"And whoever believes in Allah and does righteousness, He will admit him to gardens beneath which rivers flow to abide therein forever. Allah has certainly granted for him a good provision." [Quran 65:11]

"The believers are only those who, when Allah is mentioned, their hearts become fearful, and when His verses are recited to them, it increases them in faith; and upon their Lord they rely." [Quran 8:2]

"Indeed, the ones who have believed and done righteous deeds - they will have the Gardens of Paradise as a lodging." [Quran 18:107]

"And when the believers saw the companies, they said, 'This is what Allah and His Messenger had promised us, and Allah and His Messenger spoke the truth.' And it increased them only in faith and acceptance." [Quran 33:22]

"The believers are only those who believe in Allah and His Messenger and, when they are [meeting] with him for a matter of common interest, do not depart until they have asked his permission. Indeed, those who ask your permission, [O Muhammad] - those are the ones who believe in Allah and His Messenger. So when they ask your permission for something of their affairs, give permission to whom you will among them and ask forgiveness for them of Allah. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful." [Quran 24:62]

"And those who believe in Allah and His messengers - they are the truthful [in their faith] and the witnesses [to the truth]." [Quran 57:19]

These are just a few examples of the verses that mention Iman in the Quran.

Iman in the Quran refers to belief in Allah as the one and only God, belief in His prophets, belief in His books, belief in the Day of Judgment, and belief in divine destiny. It is an essential component of Islam, and Muslims are required to have firm faith and conviction in these beliefs. In summary, Iman in the Quran refers to the essential beliefs that Muslims are required to have in Allah, His prophets, His books, the Day of Judgment, and divine destiny.