The Prophet (ﷺ) defined Iman as: “Faith (الإيمان) has over seventy branches or over sixty branches, the most excellent of which is the declaration that there is no god but Allah, and the humblest of which is the, removal of what is injurious from the path: and modesty is the branch of faith”. [Hadith]

Allah (swt) is the Hakim الحاكم . He is the supreme Legislator. All commands, judgement or legislation belongs to Allah (swt).

Taghoot (طاغوت) is not just a problem in our day and age, rather it’s a phenomenon that existed ever since Satan refused to obey Allah (swt) and became the first rebel.

Narrated Ibn Umar: Allah's Apostle said: Islam is based on (the following) five (principles): 1. To testify that none has the right to be worshiped but Allah and Muhammad is Allah's Apostle. [Hadith]

Islam is a complete way of life. It is based on the guidance provided by Allah (swt), who is the Creator of the Universe. It covers all aspects of life, it tells us Purpose of our creation, our place among other creatures, our Final Destiny. It shows us way to conduct ourselves publicly and privately, It shows us way to deal with social, political, moral and spiritual affairs, It teaches us economics and transactions, It teaches us governance and administration.

The understanding of Deen can be dividend in two Components or two branches of Deen, 1) The Core (Tawheed) 2) The Branches (Fiqh)