Salah – Ep. 2: The shahadah and Islam

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Salah – Ep. 2: The shahadah and Islam

Gulen Podcast

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3 months ago

Salah – Ep. 2: The shahadah and Islam

What is the Shahadah? Beyond being the first pillar of Islam, it is the very heart of faith — the testimony that defines a Muslim’s belief and anchors their entire life. In this profound episode, we explore the depth and meaning of the Shahadah (the Muslim profession of faith), its eternal significance, and its transformative impact on the believer’s soul.The Shahadah is expressed as:“Ash-hadu an la ilaha illa’llah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Abduhu wa Rasuluhu” (I bear witness that there is no god but God, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger).This declaration contains two eternal truths:Tawhid (Oneness of God): Affirming that Allah alone is worthy of worship, the Absolute to be sought and adored.Finality of Prophethood: Declaring faith in Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the Seal of the Prophets, who confirmed, corrected, and perfected the pure essence of all earlier revelations.Through timeless narrations, including the Prophet’s ﷺ words to Abu Dharr, we rediscover that this testimony is not just words, but a promise of Paradise, even in the face of human weakness. The Shahadah, more weighty than all creation, is the foundation upon which Islam stands.🔹 What is the deeper meaning of “La ilaha illa’llah Muhammadun Rasulullah”?🔹 Why is the Shahadah called the key to Paradise?🔹 How does this testimony connect us to all Prophets from Adam to Jesus (peace be upon them)?Join us as we uncover the spiritual richness of the Shahadah, its role in Islamic faith, and why it remains the most meritorious phrase uttered by all Prophets across history.🎧 Listen and deepen your connection to the eternal testimony that defines the believer’s heart and destiny.Chapters:Introduction: The Shahadah as the Foundation of IslamThe Testimony of Oneness: Tawhid and Worship“Muhammadun Rasulullah”: The Seal of ProphethoodThe Weight of the Shahadah in Hadith NarrationsSalvation and the Promise of ParadiseShahadah as the Heart of Faith and LifeConclusion: The Eternal Witness

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