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If anyone has a real desire to be a Muslim and has
the full conviction and strong belief that Islam is the true
religion ordained by Allah (SWT) for all human beings, he
should pronounce the “Shahada” (testimony of faith) without
further delay. The Holy Qur’an is explicit in this regard, as
Allah (SWT) has stated.
In another verse of the Holy Qur’an, Allah (SWT) has stated:
In addition, Islam is the only Religion prevailing
over all other religions, Allah (SWT) has stated in the Holy
Qur’an:
Muhammad, the Prophet of Allah (Peace and blessing of Allah be upon him), said:
“Islam is based on five pillars: testifying
that there is no god worthy to be worshipped but Allah, that Muhammad
is the messenger of Allah and His servant; performing the
prayer; paying the Zakat (obligatory charity); fasting the
month of Ramadan; and performing Hajj.”
The Shahada can be declared as follows:
The English translation is:
However, it would not be sufficient for anyone to
utter only this testimony orally either in private or in public.
One should believe in it from the heart with a firm
conviction and unshakable faith. If he is truly sincere and
complies with the teachings of Islam in his daily life he
will find himself a newborn person.
This will move him to strive more and more to improve
his character and draw nearer to perfection. The light of the
living faith will fill his heart until he becomes the
embodiment of that faith.
What should be next after declaring the testimony
of faith (Shahada) and then becoming a Muslim? He should know the
real concept underlying this testimony, which means accepting
the Oneness of Allah and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), as the
last of the Prophets, and meeting its requirements. He must
behave accordingly applying this true faith to everything he
says or does. What do the words of “Shahada” signify.
The significant point which every Muslim must know
is the truth that there is no god to be worshipped other than
Allah, (Glory be to Him). He is the only true God, Who Alone
deserves to be worshipped, since He is the Giver of life and
Sustainer and Nourisher of mankind and all creation with His
unlimited bounties. Man must worship Allah, Who Alone is
worthy of worship.
The second part of the “Shahada” i.e. “Wa
ashhadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasuluh” means that the Prophet
Muhammad (PBUH) is the servant and chosen messenger of Allah. No
one should be in any doubt about this matter. In fact, the
Muslim has to obey the commands of the Prophet (PBUH), to
believe in what he has said, to follow his Teachings, to
avoid what he has forbidden, and to worship A11ah alone
according to the message revealed to him.
What is the meaning of worship? It simply means
rendering sincere service; showing reverence for Allah. In a
deeper shade of meaning, it implies total submission and
complete obedience to Allah’s Commandments both in utterances
and actions, whether explicit or implicit and in private or
public.
Worship falls into two categories:
1. Visible (manifest or outward) 2. Invisible (concealed or inward)
Visible worship includes acts such as uttering the
two parts of the “shahada”, performing prayers, giving Zakat
(obligatory charity), observing the fast in the month of Ramadan,
performing Hajj, recitation of the Holy Qur’an, supplication,
adoring Allah by praising Him, purifying our bodies before
prayers, etc.
This type of worship is associated with the movement of the parts of human body, [actions].
Invisible worship is to believe in Allah, in the
Day of Judgment, in the Hereafter, in the Angels, in the Books of
Allah, in the Divine Decree of destiny (that good and bad are
determined by Allah alone)
This type of worship does not involve movements of parts of the
body but it surely has a bearing on one’s heart which,
subsequently, affects one’s way of life (beliefs).
It should be borne in mind that worship not dedicated
to Allah alone, will be rejected as one form of polytheism or
“shirk”, which amounts to apostasy, from the Islamic point of
view.
The next step for a devotee newly converted to Islam
is to purify himself by taking a bath (total ablution). He
should then resolve to comply with all the principles and
rules of Islam in their entirety. He disowns all forms of
polytheism and false beliefs. He should reject evil and be
righteous. Such rejection of evil and being righteous is one
of the requisites of the motto of Islam that is, Lailaha Illal
Laah.
Allah has stated in the Holy Qur’an:
We have to consider that when we declare from our
hearts, “there is no god worthy to be worshipped but Allah.”
It implies on our part of love, devotion, faith and obedience to
the rules of Islamic legislation which are legally binding on
all Muslims. It is a requirement of “there is no god worthy
to be worshipped but Allah,” to love for the sake of Allah
and to reject for the sake of Allah. This is the finest
anchor of belief which make material the meaning of “AL-WALA”
and “AL-BARA”. It means that a Muslim should love and be
loyal to his Muslim brothers. He should, as a practice,
dissociate himself completely from the practices of unbelievers
and refuse to be influenced by them, both in worldly and religious
matters.
We conclude with a humble prayer to Allah that He
may cleanse the hearts and souls of those who are genuine seekers
of truth and may He bless the community of believers. Ameen.
www.islamunveiled.org/
If anyone has a real desire to be a Muslim and has
the full conviction and strong belief that Islam is the true
religion ordained by Allah (SWT) for all human beings, he
should pronounce the “Shahada” (testimony of faith) without
further delay. The Holy Qur’an is explicit in this regard, as
Allah (SWT) has stated.
“Truly, the Religion in the sight of Allah is Islam.”
[3:19]
[3:19]
In another verse of the Holy Qur’an, Allah (SWT) has stated:
“And whosoever desires a religion
-other that Islam, never will it be accepted of him, and in
the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who are lost.”
[3:85]
-other that Islam, never will it be accepted of him, and in
the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who are lost.”
[3:85]
In addition, Islam is the only Religion prevailing
over all other religions, Allah (SWT) has stated in the Holy
Qur’an:
“And to thee We have sent the Book in
truth, (This Qur’an) confirming the scripture that came
before it, and a witness over it…”
[5:48]
truth, (This Qur’an) confirming the scripture that came
before it, and a witness over it…”
[5:48]
Muhammad, the Prophet of Allah (Peace and blessing of Allah be upon him), said:
“Islam is based on five pillars: testifying
that there is no god worthy to be worshipped but Allah, that Muhammad
is the messenger of Allah and His servant; performing the
prayer; paying the Zakat (obligatory charity); fasting the
month of Ramadan; and performing Hajj.”
The Shahada can be declared as follows:
“ASH-HADU ANLAA ILAHA ILLA ALLAH WA ASH-HADU ANNA MUHAMMADAN ABDUHU WARASUULUH.”
The English translation is:
“I bear witness that there is
no deity worthy to be worshipped but Allah, and I bear
witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.”
no deity worthy to be worshipped but Allah, and I bear
witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.”
However, it would not be sufficient for anyone to
utter only this testimony orally either in private or in public.
One should believe in it from the heart with a firm
conviction and unshakable faith. If he is truly sincere and
complies with the teachings of Islam in his daily life he
will find himself a newborn person.
This will move him to strive more and more to improve
his character and draw nearer to perfection. The light of the
living faith will fill his heart until he becomes the
embodiment of that faith.
What should be next after declaring the testimony
of faith (Shahada) and then becoming a Muslim? He should know the
real concept underlying this testimony, which means accepting
the Oneness of Allah and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), as the
last of the Prophets, and meeting its requirements. He must
behave accordingly applying this true faith to everything he
says or does. What do the words of “Shahada” signify.
The significant point which every Muslim must know
is the truth that there is no god to be worshipped other than
Allah, (Glory be to Him). He is the only true God, Who Alone
deserves to be worshipped, since He is the Giver of life and
Sustainer and Nourisher of mankind and all creation with His
unlimited bounties. Man must worship Allah, Who Alone is
worthy of worship.
The second part of the “Shahada” i.e. “Wa
ashhadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasuluh” means that the Prophet
Muhammad (PBUH) is the servant and chosen messenger of Allah. No
one should be in any doubt about this matter. In fact, the
Muslim has to obey the commands of the Prophet (PBUH), to
believe in what he has said, to follow his Teachings, to
avoid what he has forbidden, and to worship A11ah alone
according to the message revealed to him.
What is the meaning of worship? It simply means
rendering sincere service; showing reverence for Allah. In a
deeper shade of meaning, it implies total submission and
complete obedience to Allah’s Commandments both in utterances
and actions, whether explicit or implicit and in private or
public.
Worship falls into two categories:
1. Visible (manifest or outward) 2. Invisible (concealed or inward)
Visible worship includes acts such as uttering the
two parts of the “shahada”, performing prayers, giving Zakat
(obligatory charity), observing the fast in the month of Ramadan,
performing Hajj, recitation of the Holy Qur’an, supplication,
adoring Allah by praising Him, purifying our bodies before
prayers, etc.
This type of worship is associated with the movement of the parts of human body, [actions].
Invisible worship is to believe in Allah, in the
Day of Judgment, in the Hereafter, in the Angels, in the Books of
Allah, in the Divine Decree of destiny (that good and bad are
determined by Allah alone)
This type of worship does not involve movements of parts of the
body but it surely has a bearing on one’s heart which,
subsequently, affects one’s way of life (beliefs).
It should be borne in mind that worship not dedicated
to Allah alone, will be rejected as one form of polytheism or
“shirk”, which amounts to apostasy, from the Islamic point of
view.
The next step for a devotee newly converted to Islam
is to purify himself by taking a bath (total ablution). He
should then resolve to comply with all the principles and
rules of Islam in their entirety. He disowns all forms of
polytheism and false beliefs. He should reject evil and be
righteous. Such rejection of evil and being righteous is one
of the requisites of the motto of Islam that is, Lailaha Illal
Laah.
Allah has stated in the Holy Qur’an:
“… whoever disbelieves in false
deities and believes in Allah, hath grasped the most
trustworthy handhold, that will never break…”
[2:256]
deities and believes in Allah, hath grasped the most
trustworthy handhold, that will never break…”
[2:256]
We have to consider that when we declare from our
hearts, “there is no god worthy to be worshipped but Allah.”
It implies on our part of love, devotion, faith and obedience to
the rules of Islamic legislation which are legally binding on
all Muslims. It is a requirement of “there is no god worthy
to be worshipped but Allah,” to love for the sake of Allah
and to reject for the sake of Allah. This is the finest
anchor of belief which make material the meaning of “AL-WALA”
and “AL-BARA”. It means that a Muslim should love and be
loyal to his Muslim brothers. He should, as a practice,
dissociate himself completely from the practices of unbelievers
and refuse to be influenced by them, both in worldly and religious
matters.
We conclude with a humble prayer to Allah that He
may cleanse the hearts and souls of those who are genuine seekers
of truth and may He bless the community of believers. Ameen.
www.islamunveiled.org/
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