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Q&A · Belief

What is the difference between iman, islam and ihsan?

Islam is outward submission through the acts of worship; iman is inward faith in the articles of belief; and ihsan is excellence — to worship Allah as though you see Him, knowing that He sees you. The Prophet ﷺ explained these three levels in the hadith of Jibril.

References
Sahih Muslim 8
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