How can man believe in anything lest he has faith that verifies the notion or idea? Indeed, it seems many people abuse the word faith; but without faith, one cannot make progress on their spiritual journey. Therefore, let us examine the true meaning of faith.
Though many people refer to faith as a word to express a belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence, this western definition is incorrect. Moreover, faith implies three things: Belief in Allah, trust in Allah, and an allegiance to God in action (submission). In this way, we can see how man, woman, and child themselves, become the material evidence of the truth of their God.
Sura 2:143: And thus We have made you an exalted nation that you may be the bearers of witness to the people and that the Messenger may be bearer of witness to you. And We did not make that which thou wouldst have to be the qiblah but that We might Distinguish him who follows the Messenger from him who turns back upon his heels. And it was indeed a hard test except for those whom Allah has guided. Nor was Allah going to make your faith to be FRUITLESS.
And so we can logically presume that our faith produces a construct of thoughts, desires and actions. The latter is the evidence of the former. And is this not why James exclaimed faith without deeds is dead (meaning no faith exists)?
In fact a Moslem should view faith as:
1. Faith is what man knows is truth.
2. Faith is the surety of the omnipotence of Allah and Man.
3. Faith is the certainty that man will reach deific life.
4. Faith is the first step on the path to righteousness.
5. Faith guides one in all of his actions.
In the Circle 7 we learn that men comprehend the inner life by what they see and do (Circle7- 4:17). Thus a Moslem can only grow in his walk by his words and deeds and as he tills the righteous soil of life, the mystery of deific life is made more plain to him; This rules out the notion of "blind faith." Abraham is a good example of a faithful man; His desire to follow Allah's commandments, even if it meant killing his own son, allowed him to see the omnipotence of his Ruler.
This interpretation is from a Moslem's point a view. Moslems do not believe in blind faith; moreover, they become the truth they subscribe to and transform into a living testimony of the one and true Supreme Architect.
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