Conditions of the Shahadah

There are many conditions to the testimony of faith ‘Shahadah’ (also known as the first pillar of Islam): “Ashhadu Allah ilaha illallah Wa Ashhadu ana Muhammad ar RasoolAllah.” Seven main conditions are as follows: Knowledge of its meaning with both negative and affirmative aspects. Certitude with perfect knowledge, which negates all doubts and suspicions. Sincerity and purity of … Continue reading Conditions of the Shahadah

The kufr of one who rules according to other than what Allah revealed

Allah has commanded us to refer matters to His judgement and to establish Sharee‘ah, and He has forbidden us to rule with anything else, as is clear from a number of aayaat in the Qur’aan, such as the aayaat in Soorat al-Maa’idah (5) which discuss ruling according to what Allah has revealed, and mention the following topics: … Continue reading The kufr of one who rules according to other than what Allah revealed

The Passage to Eternity of the Messenger (ﷺ)

COMPLETION OF HIS TASK When Islam reached the pinnacle of perfection, these words were sent down by Allah:  'Today ! have perfected your religion for you, and I have completed My blessing on you, and I have approved Islam for your religion.' (5: 3) The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had conveyed the message truthfully, he had … Continue reading The Passage to Eternity of the Messenger (ﷺ)