Islamic Aqeedah (creed) is both spiritual and political

In the world today there are many aqaa'id (creeds), other than that of Islam. Aqaa'id such as Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Qaadianism, Communism and Capitalism. However, Islam stands alone amongst all the other 'aqaa'id as it is both a 'spiritual Aqeedah' and a 'political Aqeedah'. All other 'aqaa'id are either spiritual or political, but never both.

A spiritual Aqeedah is one which addresses only issues of worship and ethical actions. Christianity and Hinduism are examples of this, as they provide guidance on actions of worship, such as prayer, fasting and pilgrimage, or individual actions of merit, such as not to lie or cheat. However, they do not give guidance regarding the affairs of society and its organisation, i.e. they do not give political guidance.

A political Aqeedah is one which addresses only the affairs of society and its governance, but offers no instruction in the areas of personal worship, for example Captialism and Communism. These addresses political and economic issues.'

Islamic aqeeedah is unique as it is both spiritual and political from which systems of all facets of life emanate; spiritual, political, economic, social, and others. And they are Ahkam Shar'aiah (Divine Laws), based on either clear cut text from the Qur'an and Sunnah or proper Ijtihad. The Islamic Aqeedah directs individuals to worship Allah (swt) in the way in which He commanded. This worship is not confined to their personal actions. It also gives comprehensive guidance for all affairs of the society and its governance. This characteristic of the Islamic 'Aqeedah allows all aspects of the life of Muslims to be ordered according to it.