SHAHADA
(The Declaration of Faith)
This Arabic phrase, shahada, also called kalima, is a simple statement; sincerely believing in the meanings of it and the faith behind it can change one's life for ever. It consists of two parts: first half is tawheed the unity and oneness of Allah. This fundamental concept of Islam is expressed by Allah himself in His book Qur'an: "He, Allah is one. Allah is He on Whom all depend. He begets not, nor is He begotten, And none is like Him."
[The Holy Qur'an, Surah 112:1-4]
The second part of kalima is risalah: the acceptance of Prophethood. Muslims accept that all Prophets were chosen by Allah to deliver His literal word, the basic message of His oneness to all nations, in their own languages, at different times. Adam was the first Prophet and Muhammad the final of all messengers to mankind. This belief is central to Islam.
Allah says in the Holy Quran: The Messenger (Muhammad) believes in what has been revealed to him by his Lord, and so do the believers. They believe in Allah, His Angels, His Books, and His Messengers. They say: "We make no distinction between Allah's Messengers." And they say: "We hear and obey. Grant us Your forgiveness, Lord; to You shall all return."
[The Holy Qur'an, Surah 2:285]
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There is no God
except ALLAH;
Muhammad is
the Messenger
of ALLAH.
The Sovereignty
"Blessed be He in Whose hand is the Sovereignty and He has power over all things.
Who has created death and life, the He may test you which of you is best in conduct, and He is the All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving.
Who has created the seven heavens one above another, you can see no fault in the creation of the Most Beneficent. Then look again can you see any rifts?
Then look again and yet again, your sight will return to you weakend and made dim.
And indeed We have adorned the nearest heaven with lamps, and We have made them missiles for the devils, and for them We have prepared the torment of the blazing fire.
And for those who disbelieve in their Lord is the torment of Hell, and worst indeed is their destination."
[The Quran, Surah 67:1-6]
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