Sunni definition of the concept of “Iman”: etymological analysis
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Abstract
The article focuses on the concept of faith in language and terminology. According to the Maturid Madhab, faith (iman) is the recognition of the tongue (ikrar) and the conviction of the heart (tasdik). Acts are not considered part of faith, but rather enhance it.
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Abdillaev N.A. Sunni definition of the concept of “Iman”: etymological analysis // Bulletin of the Bolgar Islamic Academy, 2025, no. 2 (10), рр. 35–46.
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