The Muttaqun — Those Who Believe in Al-Ghayb
The Quran's first description of the muttaqun is that they believe in Al-Ghayb — before prayer and charity. Ibn Kathir records from Ibn Mas'ud: No person will ever acquire a better type of faith than believing in Al-Ghayb. Abu Al-Aliyah says Al-Ghayb includes Allah, His angels, Books, Messengers, the Last Day, Paradise, Fire, and the meeting with Allah.
The Quran's very first description of the believers — the muttaqun (the God-conscious) — is that they believe in Al-Ghayb (the Unseen). This quality is listed before prayer and charity, indicating that correct Aqeedah is the foundation upon which all worship rests. Al-Ghayb refers to everything beyond the reach of human perception: Allah Himself, the angels, the Jinn, divine revelation, Barzakh, Jannah, Jahannam, and the events of the Last Day.
ذَٰلِكَ الْكِتَابُ لَا رَيْبَ ۛ فِيهِ ۛ هُدًى لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ
"This is the Scripture in which there is no doubt, containing guidance for those who are mindful of God,"
Surah , Ayah
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