The Meaning Of The Testimony Of Faith
Creator: Mahmoud R. Murad
Date: 2006-03-30
Format: text
Identifier: http://islamworld.net/resources/cache/24
Language: en
Subject: Non-Muslims
Title: The Meaning Of The Testimony Of Faith
Created on: Sat Jun 27 01:27:39 -0400 2009
Updated on: Mon Sep 25 13:21:10 -0400 2006
Version: 3
Abstract: ... in lieu of Allah. Allah the Exalted, has mentioned that Christians, have taken their scholars and monks as lords other than Allah only by obeying their lords who prohibited Allah’s lawful things, and legalized his prohibited things without divine sanction. They did so after knowing that Allah is the true God to Whom worship must be dedicated and after knowing that Allah accepts only those acts of worship legislated by Him, and by His Messenger. Hence we must know the acts of worship so that we dedicated them to Allah Alone. Once we know this, we know that He has created the creatures only to worship Him. Man as part of His creatures, must dedicate all his life worshipping Allah, he must be aware of Allah’s rulings respecting everything he does, thus every lawful thing he does, intending it to be a means of bringing him closer to Allah, turns to be an act of worship. Worship is an inclusive tern comprising every utterance and deed, apparent or hidden that Allah loves. Having read this brief message about the meaning of the testimony of faith, and its requirements, you are probably anxious to profess it and apply its requirements of this testimony that are incumbent upon the person who confesses it to apply? These requirements are: 1- The belief that Allah is a true God to Whom worship must be dedicated. He is the One Who possesses all attributes of perfection, and Who is far removed from every imperfection such as taking a spouse or a son. 2- The belief that Allah is the Creator of existing things, the Sustainer, the Giver of life and death, the Proprietor of the universe, the only Ruler and Legislator. 3- The belief that Allah possesses the attributes of perfection, and is far removed from every imperfection as Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, (Peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), informed us in the Qur'aan and the Sunnah. The only two sources from which we know the attributes of Allah. Were Muhammad to forge lies against Allah, Allah would have definitely punished Him. On the contrary, Allah supported him with miracles that have proven his veracity and trustworthiness in conveying the Message of his Rubb. Allah says: “Were he Muhammad (Peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), to forge some statement against Us, We would have seized him by his right hand and We would have cut off his artery.” (V.69: 44,45,46.) 4- Taking the believers for friends, loving and supporting them. Allah says: “Muhammad, is the Messenger of Allah and those who are with him are harsh against unbelievers, and merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and prostrating (in prayer), seeking bounty from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. On their faces are marks caused by prostration (during prayers). This is their similitude in the Torah and in the Gospel like a (sown) seed which sends forth its shoot, then makes it strong, it then becomes thick and it stands straight on its stem, delighting the farmers that He (Allah) may enrage the unbelievers with them. Allah has promised those among them who believe (i.e. all those who follow Islamic Monotheism, the religion of the Prophet Muhammad, (PBUH) till the day of Resurrection) and do righteous good deeds, forgiveness and a mighty reward (i.e. Paradise)” (V.48:29). 5- Disavowing the unbelievers and standing aloof from them. Allah says: “Indeed there has been an excellent example for you in Abraham and those with him, when they said to their people; “Verily, we are free from you and whatever you worship besides Allah, we have rejected you, and there has started between us and you hostility and hatred forever, until you believe in Allah Alone, except the saying of Abraham to his father: “Verily, I will ask for forgiveness (from Allah) for you, but I have no power to do anything for you before Allah. Our Lord! In you (Alone) we put our trust and to You Alone we turn in repentance, and to You (Alone) is (our) final Return,” (V. 60:4) The above are some of the requirements of the testimony of faith, the testimony which is considered a prelude and access to Islam, rathe... [Full Article...]
