The first part of this testimony states that Allah has the exclusive right to be worshipped inwardly and outwardly, by one’s heart and limbs. In Islamic doctrine, not only can no one be worshipped apart from Him, absolutely no one else can be worshipped along with Him. He has no partners or associates in worship. Worship, in its comprehensive sense and all its aspects, is for Him alone.
The whole concept of wealth is considered in Islam as a gift from Allah. Allah, who provided wealth to the person, made a portion of it for the poor. So, the poor have a right over one’s wealth. Zakah reminds Muslims that everything they have belongs to their Lord. People are given their wealth as a trust from Him, and Zakah is intended to free Muslims from the love of money.
How worshipping God is viewed in Islam? Why do we humans need prayer, fasting, etc.? Can’t I be a devoted believer without such ritual acts if I am pious and God-conscious enough?
It’s for a fact! On a day only known by God this life will come to an end. What does this mean? Why are we required to believe in that?
It doesn’t take long to testify that there’s no God but Allah and Muhammad is His Messenger, but what does this actually mean, and what obligations does it bear?
The status of worship in your heart and your dedication to it shows what a kind of believer you are, your level of commitment to God. Read more…
Why is worship obligatory upon Muslims? What does worship teaches us? What are its impacts on individual and society?
What are the scriptures that were revealed before the Qur’an, to whom were revealed? What do they have in common? Why do we need to believe in them?
What duties do we, creatures, owe to God? What are the requirements of being Muslim? What sense do they have to man? What are their benefits?
If not a visit to the shrines of saints, to monasteries for help from holy men, or to sights where miracles are supposed to have occurred, what Hajj is all about? Why do Muslims do this Pilgrimage is made to the Ka`bah?
Everything good or bad, all moments of happiness or sorrow, pleasure or pain, come from God. What does this practically mean? Living with this fact, do we have to make any effort?
