Allah created the heavens and the earth in six periods (ayyam). 'He is the Originator of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 6:101). Humanity created from clay; Adam as first prophet. No doctrine of original sin inherited through generations.

Sharia derived from Quran and Hadith. Five Pillars as practical framework.

To worship Allah, live as His vicegerent (khalifah) on earth, follow the Straight Path (sirat al-mustaqim), and attain Paradise. Life is a test (Quran 67:2).

Suffering as divine test and purification. God's wisdom transcends human understanding. Qadar (divine decree) — all that happens is within God's knowledge and will. Patience (sabr) in suffering is rewarded. No original sin — each person accountable for their own deeds.

Day of Judgment (Yawm al-Qiyamah): trumpet blown, dead resurrected, deeds weighed on scales. Signs include the coming of the Mahdi and return of Isa (Jesus). Paradise (Jannah) for the righteous, Hellfire (Jahannam) for the wicked.