| Shahada (Deceleration of Faith): |
Shahada
The words that are spoken when one becomes a Muslim, are few but so Creator and Sustainer of all, and the messengership of His Prophet (peace be
upon him). With these words, which come from the heart, a person steps from disbelief and the Mercy and Guidance of Allah the Almighty.
There is no god worthy of worship except Allah
and Muhammad (peace be upon him) is His Prophet
These are the words that a person says to enter the fold of Islam. The Shahadah, or declaration of faith, is a covenant that the person makes with
Allah: that he/she will continue to obey Allah, and walk in the footsteps of our Holy Prophet (peace be upon him). It is the first step to complete
obedience to the Lord of all.
From the time of making Shahadah, the person is treated and respected like a Muslim by all Muslims, even if he/she was previously an enemy of Islam.
There are many examples of this in the history of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
The bond of faith is much stronger than the bond of blood. When a person becomes a Muslim they enter the community of Muslims, regardless of
their race or background. A feeling of love and harmony abides between people who sincerely seek to practice Islam according to the Qu'ran and
Sunnah. Such people are in a race to do good and be those with whom Allah is pleased.
The significance of the Shahadah is further highlighted, when we ponder on the fact that we repeat it every time we pray. How many of us, really
think about it during prayer? It becomes a usual thing and maybe sometimes we say the words without contemplating their meaning.
When we say there is no god worthy of worship except Allah, it means that we disdain obedience and servitude to anyone or anything except Allah. It
means that we fear no one and nothing except Allah: that our greatest feeling of love and gratitude are kept for Allah, because we know that He is the
real Provider of all we have. It means that we do not seek the pleasure or acceptance of anyone or anything except Allah. This means that the Muslim
becomes strong and independent. The ridicule, scorn, sneers and insults of people bear no importance. The Muslim remains calm and secure in times
of panic because they know that there is no help except from Allah. In times of grief and distress, the Muslim remains steadfast and courageous,
knowing that calamity can only occur with the permission of Allah and that He, in His Mercy has promised not to bear a sincere soul, with more than it
can bear.
When we say that Muhammad is the Prophet of Allah, we acknowledge his right to be respected, obeyed and revered. We follow in his footsteps,
knowing that he was the best of creation and hope to achieve Paradise and be close to him and the other prophets, Inshaa Allah.
Truly the Shahadah is not a empty phrase, it is not just a few words spoken but is coupled with sincerity of intention and determination to struggle,
strive and sacrifice along the straight path.
{The Religion in the sight of Allah is Islam} (Qur'an 3:19) {If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (Submission to Allah), Never will it be
accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (their selves in the hell fire)}(Qur'an 3:85)
Reference: www.islamway.com
The words that are spoken when one becomes a Muslim, are few but so Creator and Sustainer of all, and the messengership of His Prophet (peace be
upon him). With these words, which come from the heart, a person steps from disbelief and the Mercy and Guidance of Allah the Almighty.
There is no god worthy of worship except Allah
and Muhammad (peace be upon him) is His Prophet
These are the words that a person says to enter the fold of Islam. The Shahadah, or declaration of faith, is a covenant that the person makes with
Allah: that he/she will continue to obey Allah, and walk in the footsteps of our Holy Prophet (peace be upon him). It is the first step to complete
obedience to the Lord of all.
From the time of making Shahadah, the person is treated and respected like a Muslim by all Muslims, even if he/she was previously an enemy of Islam.
There are many examples of this in the history of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
The bond of faith is much stronger than the bond of blood. When a person becomes a Muslim they enter the community of Muslims, regardless of
their race or background. A feeling of love and harmony abides between people who sincerely seek to practice Islam according to the Qu'ran and
Sunnah. Such people are in a race to do good and be those with whom Allah is pleased.
The significance of the Shahadah is further highlighted, when we ponder on the fact that we repeat it every time we pray. How many of us, really
think about it during prayer? It becomes a usual thing and maybe sometimes we say the words without contemplating their meaning.
When we say there is no god worthy of worship except Allah, it means that we disdain obedience and servitude to anyone or anything except Allah. It
means that we fear no one and nothing except Allah: that our greatest feeling of love and gratitude are kept for Allah, because we know that He is the
real Provider of all we have. It means that we do not seek the pleasure or acceptance of anyone or anything except Allah. This means that the Muslim
becomes strong and independent. The ridicule, scorn, sneers and insults of people bear no importance. The Muslim remains calm and secure in times
of panic because they know that there is no help except from Allah. In times of grief and distress, the Muslim remains steadfast and courageous,
knowing that calamity can only occur with the permission of Allah and that He, in His Mercy has promised not to bear a sincere soul, with more than it
can bear.
When we say that Muhammad is the Prophet of Allah, we acknowledge his right to be respected, obeyed and revered. We follow in his footsteps,
knowing that he was the best of creation and hope to achieve Paradise and be close to him and the other prophets, Inshaa Allah.
Truly the Shahadah is not a empty phrase, it is not just a few words spoken but is coupled with sincerity of intention and determination to struggle,
strive and sacrifice along the straight path.
{The Religion in the sight of Allah is Islam} (Qur'an 3:19) {If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (Submission to Allah), Never will it be
accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (their selves in the hell fire)}(Qur'an 3:85)
Reference: www.islamway.com
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