What Separates the Muslim from the Believer

Allahumma,Grant us the tawfeeq(understanding) in relations to this subject and in all aspects of The Divine Way of Life prescribed for all Human beings by Your infinite Mercy.  Illuminate our hearts with Iman and Tawqa. Ameen.

I would like to briefly touch on the subject of what seperates the Muslim from the Believer, Ma'sha'Allah.  I will do my best to keep my own comments short, and keep this secluded to the Book of Allah,Ma'sha'Allah.

1. Allah Ta Ala says,"It is He Who has created you; and of you are some that are Unbelievers, and some that are Believers: and Allah sees well all that ye do." Surah 64,Ayah 2.
    Here Allah says that humanity is of 2 groups. Where does that put the Muslim?

2. Allah Ta Ala says,"Say, the Holy Spirit has brought the revelation from thy Lord in Truth, in order to strengthen those who believe, and as a Guide and Glad Tidings to Muslims."Surah 16,Ayah 102.
    Here, a distinction is drawn between "...those who believe..." and "..Muslims."  The Glad Tidings being Paradise through an application of the Guide(Qur'an). The next point is far more explict in the Separation.

3. Allah Ta Ala says, "The desert Arabs say, "We believe." Say, "Ye have no faith; but ye (only)say, 'We have submitted our wills to Allah,' For not yet has Faith entered your hearts. But if ye obey Allah and His Messenger, He will not belittle aught of your deeds: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." Surah 49, Ayah 14.
    This is the one of the most clearest ayat about the Separation. In essence, a Muslim is in between Disbelief and Belief.  This is clear through our own actions.  Paradise just makes sense, yet we fall into things that put us closer to the Fire.  If we truly believed in the Fire, would we do the things that put us there?? No, the Fire just makes sense to us..it feels right. Alot of us still have to believe it. Allah, gives us the understanding and strength.

How do we achieve this Faith? How do we become a Believer?

Allah Ta Ala says,"It is not fitting for a Believer, man or woman, when a matter has been decided by Allah and His Messenger to have any option about their decision: if any one disobeys Allah and His Messenger, he is indeed on a clearly wrong Path." Surah 33,Ayah 36

Allah Ta Ala says,"O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger, and those charged with authority among you. If ye differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger, if ye do believe in Allah and the Last Day: That is best, and most suitable for final determination." Surah 4,Ayah 59

Allah Ta Ala says,"But no, by the Lord, they can have no (real) Faith, until they make thee judge in all disputes between them, and find in their souls no resistance against Thy decisions, but accept them with the fullest conviction." Surah 4, Ayah 65


Faith is to predicate all our decisions and actions upon what Allah and His Messenger(SAWS) have given to us.  A Believer also does extra, a Muslim just fulfills the mandatory. A Muslim also still allows to his/her desires in decision making, not what Islam dictates in every situation.

Allahumma, May my words be directed towards the truth and may they be benefical to the Muslims. Allahumma, give us the strength to remain steadfast in the Deen and to direct our will in line and accordance with Your Will. Ameen.



Edited by Talib_Asadullah - 09 January 2009 at 3:34pm

Friendship wrote: 2) A Muslim also still allows to his/her desires in decision making, not what Islam dictates in every situation. Response: I do not know what you mean personally. But I understand this to be referring to Masalih Al-Mursalah. No one is allowed to harm himself or someone else. Friendship

Wa Alaikum Salam

Im not familar with the translation of "masalih al-mursalah".It sounds familar however, explain it to me ahki.

What I mean, is that another distinguishing factor between a Muslim and a Believer is that the Muslims still allows his/her desires to dictate their decision making and actions in some instances, while a believer's decisions and actions are ALL based on what Allah and His Rasul(SAWS) said or dictated for said action/situation,etc.


Edited by Talib_Asadullah - 10 January 2009 at 7:46pm

Talib_Asadullah wrote: Friendship wrote: 2) A Muslim also still allows to his/her desires in decision making, not what Islam dictates in every situation.Response: I do not know what you mean personally. But I understand this to be referring to Masalih Al-Mursalah. No one is allowed to harm himself or someone else.Friendship Wa Alaikum SalamIm not familar with the translation of "masalih al-mursalah".It sounds familar however, explain it to me ahki.What I mean, is that another distinguishing factor between a Muslim and a Believer is that the Muslims still allows his/her desires to dictate their decision making and actions in some instances, while a believer's decisions and actions are ALL based on what Allah and His Rasul(SAWS) said or dictated for said action/situation,etc.

As Salaamu Alaikum Brother Talib_Asadullah.I see it this way as I was taught.A believer is just that a believer.A Muslim Submits his will to the will of Allah Subhana Watalala.

As Salaamu Alaikum Brothers and Sisters.Have any of you ever heard the saying,There's a thin line between love and hate.Its true" there is also a thin line between Good and Bad, Right and Wrong,Muslim and Kaffir.I have learned the more you turn to Allah for refuge against Shayton the more he is working to pull you back.May Allah protect us all from the accursed one and his companions(Ameen)