Explanation Of The Kalimah Of Tawhid

Explanation of the Kalimah of Tawhid Know, may Allah have mercy upon you, that this statement is the distinction between Kufr and Islam. It is Kalimat at-Taqwaa (the statement of piety) and frmest handhold, as was made by Ibrahim (alayhi salam): “And he... More

Explanation of the Kalimah of Tawhid Know, may Allah have mercy upon you, that this statement is the distinction between Kufr and Islam. It is Kalimat at-Taqwaa (the statement of piety) and frmest handhold, as was made by Ibrahim (alayhi salam): “And he made it (La-ilaha illaAllah) a word lasting among his offspring, that they may turn back (i.e., to repent to Allah or receive admonition).” (az-Zukhruf 43/28) However, what is intended here is not just speech upon the tongue while being ignorant about its meaning). For verily, the hypocrites say La-ilaha illaAllah, pray, fast and give in charity, but they will be below the disbelievers, in the lowest part of the Hell-Fire. (an-Nisa 4/145) Rather, what is intended is to say the statement while having recognition of it in the heart), loving it and loving its people and having hatred and enmity to whatever or whoever opposes it, as Rasulullah sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam said: “Whoever says Lailaha illaAllah sincerely...”, in another narra Less