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	Fitrah (فطرة) is a term in Islamic theology with many interpretations, but the most popular contemporary interpretation is that humans are naturally predisposed to believe in Islam.		Fitrah (فطرة) is a term in Islamic theology with many interpretations, but the most popular contemporary interpretation is that humans are naturally predisposed to believe in Islam.

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	==In the hadith==		==In the hadith==
	The following hadith regarding ''fitrah'' is one of the most frequently cited:		The following hadith regarding ''fitrah'' is one of the most frequently cited:
	{{Quote\|{{Bukhari\|6\|60\|~~298~~}}\|		{{Quote\|{{Bukhari\|\|\|4775\|darussalam}}\|
	حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَانُ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنَا يُونُسُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ مَا مِنْ مَوْلُودٍ إِلاَّ يُولَدُ عَلَى الْفِطْرَةِ، فَأَبَوَاهُ يُهَوِّدَانِهِ أَوْ يُنَصِّرَانِهِ أَوْ يُمَجِّسَانِهِ، كَمَا تُنْتَجُ الْبَهِيمَةُ بَهِيمَةً جَمْعَاءَ، هَلْ تُحِسُّونَ فِيهَا مِنْ جَدْعَاءَ ‏"‏ ثُمَّ يَقُولُ ‏{‏فِطْرَةَ اللَّهِ الَّتِي فَطَرَ النَّاسَ عَلَيْهَا لاَ تَبْدِيلَ لِخَلْقِ اللَّهِ ذَلِكَ الدِّينُ الْقَيِّمُ‏}		حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَانُ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنَا يُونُسُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ مَا مِنْ مَوْلُودٍ إِلاَّ يُولَدُ عَلَى الْفِطْرَةِ، فَأَبَوَاهُ يُهَوِّدَانِهِ أَوْ يُنَصِّرَانِهِ أَوْ يُمَجِّسَانِهِ، كَمَا تُنْتَجُ الْبَهِيمَةُ بَهِيمَةً جَمْعَاءَ، هَلْ تُحِسُّونَ فِيهَا مِنْ جَدْعَاءَ ‏"‏ ثُمَّ يَقُولُ ‏{‏فِطْرَةَ اللَّهِ الَّتِي فَطَرَ النَّاسَ عَلَيْهَا لاَ تَبْدِيلَ لِخَلْقِ اللَّهِ ذَلِكَ الدِّينُ الْقَيِّمُ‏}

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	One hadith does, however, explicitly refer to the "''fitrah'' of Islam" (فطرة الإسلام). Here it is translated as "true faith" and not as "nature":		One hadith does, however, explicitly refer to the "''fitrah'' of Islam" (فطرة الإسلام). Here it is translated as "true faith" and not as "nature":
	{{Quote\|{{Bukhari\|6\|60\|~~298~~}}\|		{{Quote\|{{Bukhari\|\|\|4775\|darussalam}}\|
	Narrated Ibn Shihab:		Narrated Ibn Shihab:

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	In another hadith, Gabriel tells Muhammad that Allah lead him to ''fitrah''. In this case, the ''fitrah'' was choosing milk instead of wine:		In another hadith, Gabriel tells Muhammad that Allah lead him to ''fitrah''. In this case, the ''fitrah'' was choosing milk instead of wine:
	{{Quote\|{{Muslim\|23\|~~4985~~}}\|		{{Quote\|{{Muslim\|\|168b\|reference}}\|
	Abu Huraira reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was presented two cups at Bait al-Maqdis on the night of Heavenly Journey, one containing wine and the other containing milk. He looked at both of them, and be took the one containing milk, whereupon Gabriel (peace be upon him) said:		Abu Huraira reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was presented two cups at Bait al-Maqdis on the night of Heavenly Journey, one containing wine and the other containing milk. He looked at both of them, and be took the one containing milk, whereupon Gabriel (peace be upon him) said:

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	One hadith explicitly defines ''fitrah'':		One hadith explicitly defines ''fitrah'':
	{{Quote\|{{Bukhari\|7\|72\|~~777~~}}, {{Muslim\|2\|~~495~~}}\|		{{Quote\|{{Bukhari\|\|\|5889\|darussalam}}, {{Muslim\|\|257a\|reference}}\|
	Abu Huraira reported:		Abu Huraira reported:

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	===Hadith challenging the natural (''fitrah'') disposition===		===Hadith challenging the natural (''fitrah'') disposition===
	One hadith suggests that a person must act against his ''fitrah'' (nature) and shun desire in order to reach Paradise:		One hadith suggests that a person must act against his ''fitrah'' (nature) and shun desire in order to reach Paradise:
	{{Quote\|{{Bukhari\|8\|76\|~~494~~}}\|		{{Quote\|{{Bukhari\|\|\|6487\|darussalam}}\|
	Narrated Abu Huraira:		Narrated Abu Huraira:

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	==The insufficiency of the ''fitrah'' in children==		==The insufficiency of the ''fitrah'' in children==
	In one hadith, the ''fitrah'' appears to be an insufficient source of religious guidance and control for children. It must thus be supplemented with parental instruction and beating.		In one hadith, the ''fitrah'' appears to be an insufficient source of religious guidance and control for children. It must thus be supplemented with parental instruction and beating.
	{{Quote\|{{~~Abudawud~~\|2\|495}}\|		{{Quote\|{{Abu Dawud\|\|495\|darussalam}}\|
	Narrated Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-'As:		Narrated Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-'As:

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	Fitrah (فطرة) is a term in Islamic theology which has many interpretations. The most popular interpretation today is that it's a natural human disposition to believe in Islam.		Fitrah (فطرة) is a term in Islamic theology which has many interpretations. The most popular interpretation today is that it's a natural human disposition to believe in Islam.

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In the hadith

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	No mention of Islam or "pure monotheistic faith".		No mention of Islam or "pure monotheistic faith".

			===Hadith against fitrah===
			A person has to act against his fitrah (nature) by doing what he naturally hates, in order to get to the Islamic paradise:
			{{Quote\|{{Bukhari\|8\|76\|494}}\|
			Narrated Abu Huraira:

			Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "The (Hell) Fire is surrounded by all kinds of desires and passions, while '''Paradise is surrounded by all kinds of disliked undesirable things'''."
			}}

	==Indoctrination of children==		==Indoctrination of children==

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In the Quran

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	It's worth noticing that it literally says فطرة الله ("nature of god"). So god created people upon his nature. And also notice that the word "created" is فطر (''fatara'') which is from the same root as fitrah, which might indicate that the word fitrah means "creation".		It's worth noticing that it literally says فطرة الله ("nature of god"). So god created people upon his nature. And also notice that the word "created" is فطر (''fatara'') which is from the same root as fitrah, which might indicate that the word fitrah means "creation".

			===Quran against fitrah===
			The verse 2:216 says that fighting is prescribed by Islam, although the believers hate it:
			{{Quote\|{{Quran\|2\|216}}\|
			Fighting has been enjoined upon you while it is hateful to you. But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah Knows, while you know not.
			}}
			So it is against their nature (fitrah), they naturally hate to do it, but Islam commands it and therefore goes against the fitrah.

	==In the hadith==		==In the hadith==

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	=="Scientific proof" of fitrah==		=="Scientific proof" of fitrah==
	According to some Islamic apologists, a Christian scientist Justin L. Barrett proved that Islam is fitrah.		According to some Islamic apologists, a Christian scientist Justin L. Barrett (who was accused of being biased <ref>https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2008/nov/28/religion-children-innateness-barrett</ref>) proved that Islam is fitrah.

	Justin L. Barrett wrote on his blog (notice that the word gods is plural):		Justin L. Barrett wrote on his blog (notice that the word gods is plural):

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	==See also==		==See also==
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM1iut7wzl4 University of Nottingham: What is fitrah]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM1iut7wzl4 University of Nottingham: What is fitrah] - different interpretations of fitrah in the history of Islam (video)

	==References==		==References==