Nature of Faith Faith...

Nature of Faith Faith, according to the well‑known view of Imam Abu Hanifah, consists of three elements: knowledge, belief, and confession; knowledge alone or confession alone is not faith.[^7] Al‑Maturidi holds the same view and lays emphasis on knowledge ( ma'rifah ) and belief ( tasdiq ).

But, according to his explanation, knowledge is the basis of faith and confession is not in reality an integral part of faith but only an indication (` alamah ) of faith, a condition for enforcement of Islamic laws and enjoyment of the rights and privileges of the Muslim com­munity. So the belief based on the knowledge of God is the basis of faith.[