How Well Do We Know Our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.?

After testifying in our ‘Shahadah’ that there is no ‘ilah’ except Allah s.w.t. and Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. is the Messenger of Allah s.w.t., we are bound to know, believe and manifest this very dear and precious testimony in all aspects of our daily lives. We have gone through in our previous articles on ‘At-tauhid’ and how to safeguard it. Now, we would like to go through what does it take to accept Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. as the Messenger of Allah s.w.t.

‘Aqaid Nabawiyyah’ (Beliefs On Prophethood)

‘Aqaid Nabawiyyah’ is about the mandatory attributes of Rasulullah s.a.w. which comprise 4 ‘must’ attributes, 4 ‘must not’ attributes and 1 ‘may’ attribute, totaling 9 attributes in all.

1. Meaning Of Prophet And Messenger Of Allah s.w.t.

In the book ‘Knowledge Of Beliefs’ by Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Bajuri states that a Prophet is a man who has been ordained with divine revelation on laws and was not commanded to convey these revelations to mankind.

However, a Messenger is a man who has been ordained with divine revelation on laws and has been commanded to convey these revelations to mankind.

That is why every Messenger is a Prophet and not every Prophet is a Messenger. Messengers are the delegations of Allah s.w.t. to reveal all the laws of Allah s.w.t. to mankind so that they may live harmoniously in this life and in the Hereafter. They are also Allah s.w.t.’s chosen ones who possess true and good personalities as a sign of the truth and greatness of Allah s.w.t’s laws and wishes.

All Messengers are men who are adults, with sound minds, free (not slaves) and their personalities are protected (‘maksum’) by Allah s.w.t. from any sins, bad deeds and ‘makruh’ (non-recommended) deeds or any deeds that are against the exalted character (‘khilaful aula’).

When there is any deed of a Messenger that according to the human mind may seem wrong, that in fact contains a great ‘hikmah’ (wisdom) and not because of the Messenger’s lusty inclination. For example, Prophet Adam a.s. had to leave Paradise because he ate the forbidden fruit (‘khuldi’). Then, Prophet Ibrahim a.s. lied when he answered the query by King Nimrod about the charge against him for destroying their idols.

2. ‘Must’ Attributes Of A Messenger Of Allah s.w.t.

In all the good attributes of Rasulullah s.a.w., all of them are exalted. Amongst these are 4 basic attributes for us to know in mandatory.


2.1 ‘Siddiq’ (Truthful)

It is mandatory for Rasulullah s.a.w. to own this ‘Siddiq’ attribute meaning that he is truthful and it is impossible for him to tell lies.

Being truthful for a Messenger has 2 implications. Firstly, it is suitable with what he says and the evidences. Secondly, it is suitable with what he believes even without any evidence.

Amongst the examples that were suitable with his deeds and not suitable with what he had said was the answer Rasulullah s.a.w. gave to his companion Zulyadin when the Prophet performed ‘Dzohor’ prayers and suddenly he gave ‘Salam’ after just 2 ‘rakaat’. Zulyadin asked, “Is the prayers ‘qasar’ (shortened) or you have forgotten, Oh Rasulullah?” Rasulullah s.a.w. replied, “No, not at all.” This means that the prayers were not shortened nor did the Prophet forget. In fact, the Prophet s.a.w. forgot and he continued the prayers with another 2 ‘rakaat’.

This incident is a ‘hikmah’ from Allah s.w.t. because it is a ‘tashri’’ (clarification) to teach mankind on the method of prayers when one forgets the number of ‘rakaat’ during prayers. The Prophet s.a.w. forgot not because he was day-dreaming or otherwise.

This ‘Siddiq’ attribute of the Messenger is also known as ‘Haq’. ‘Haq’ is “facts and the laws of Allah s.w.t. are in coherence”. So, the words of the Messengers of Allah s.w.t. are all true and there are no lies. If a Messenger lies then the laws of Allah s.w.t. are also not true. In fact, Allah s.w.t. has strengthened the truth of his Messengers with miracles. If the laws of Allah s.w.t. are not true, of course the ‘da’wah’ (religious propagation) of the Messengers was not believed by mankind.

2.2 ‘Amanah’ (Trustworthy)

It is mandatory for a Messenger to have the ‘Amanah’ attribute or trustworthy. It is impossible for a Messenger to betray. Trustworthy means he is protected physically and spiritually from doing any deeds that Allah s.w.t. forbids, even the non-recommended deeds, which are against the exalted character due to lusty inclinations.

The Messengers are protected by Allah s.w.t. from doing any bad deeds physically and spiritually, including the non-recommended deeds. When there seemed to be any act of Rasulullah s.a.w. that was against the law, in fact it has a great wisdom therein. For example, Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. was once performing his ablution by washing the parts of his body once and once, but in fact it should be thrice and thrice. Also, Rasulullah s.a.w. once did drink while standing. These incidents were clarifications to mankind on the laws of Allah s.w.t. and not from the Prophet s.a.w.’s whims and fancies. In fact, the clarifications of the laws of Allah s.w.t. were also an ‘ibadah’ for the Prophet s.a.w. Rasulullah s.a.w. said which means:

“Indeed, I am not forgetful but was made forgotten.”

[Hadith]

Verily, it is mandatory for the Messenger to be trustworthy because if they betrayed while doing bad deeds or the non-recommended deeds, then we will also be commanded the same. Whilst it is not valid or false that we are commanded to do bad deeds or non-recommended deeds, whether in the form of our actions, sayings or spiritual inclinations.

2.3 ‘Tabligh’ (Deliver)

It is mandatory for a Messenger to have the ‘Tabligh’ attribute meaning to convey all matters or laws that were commanded and then delivered to mankind or creations. It is impossible for a Messenger to hide anything that Allah s.w.t. has commanded. The Messengers were obedient and disciplined in implementing this ‘Tabligh’ attribute without any feeling of doubt or fear towards the unbelievers. Sometimes, the unbelievers evicted, threatened and moreover undertook to kill the Messengers.

The obligation of ‘Tabligh’ (deliver) is not just the obligation of the Messengers but also the obligation of the Muslims. Rasulullah s.a.w. said which means:

“Every matter that is commanded to the Messengers is also commanded to their ‘ummah’ (nations).”

“Convey from me even though it is only one sentence.”

[Hadith]

Indeed, if the Messengers hid this ‘Tabligh’ attribute commanded to him to be delivered to his nation, then of course we will also be commanded to hide knowledge. In fact, it is false or not valid if we are commanded this because verily Allah s.w.t. condemns people who hide knowledge.

2.4 ‘Fatanah’ (Intelligent)

It is mandatory for a Messenger to have the ‘Fatanah’ attribute meaning that he is intelligent. It is impossible for him to be stupendous. The task of the Messengers was to deliver the laws of Allah s.w.t. to those who wanted to follow and also to those who are unbelievers with bad morality and oppressive in every aspect of life.

To undertake the task of delivering the message commanded by Allah s.w.t. is not an easy task, but a task full of challenges. The Messengers are alone in facing their nations who are large in numbers and many of them rejected the Messengers except Prophet Moses a.s. who was accompanied by Prophet Aaron a.s.

If the Messengers were not intelligent of course they will not be able to give clarifications and ‘da’wah’ to mankind. With the knowledge and intelligence that were with the Messengers, many of the hard-hearted became soft-hearted, many that rejected became obedient and moreover followed the Messengers in propagating the ‘da’wah’. Indeed, if the Messengers did not possess the ‘Fatanah’ attribute, they could not have given arguments or reasoning to defeat their enemies. It is impossible for a Messenger to be unable to uphold their arguments.

3. ‘Must Not’ Attributes Of A Messenger Of Allah s.w.t.

In addition to the ‘must’ attributes of a Messenger that have been addressed above, there are 4 attributes that are impossible for the Messengers of Allah s.w.t. that form a negation to the ‘must’ attributes. They are:

3.1 ‘Kidzib’ (Lier)

It is impossible for the Messengers of Allah s.w.t. to have the ‘Kidzib’ attribute or the teachings brought by them are swayed to falsehood. This ‘Kidzib’ attribute is only present in the unbelievers and the hypocrites.

3.2 ‘Khiyanah’ (Betray)

It is also impossible for the Messengers of Allah s.w.t. to have the ‘Khiyanah’ attribute or they transgressed anything that Allah s.w.t. has forbid. For the Messengers, they possess the ‘must’ attribute of ‘Amanah’ or who that can be trusted whereas those who possess the attribute of ‘Khiyanah’ are the people who rejected the call of Allah s.w.t.

3.3 ‘Kitmaan’ (Hide)

It is impossible for the Messengers of Allah s.w.t. to have the ‘Kitmaan’ attribute or do not deliver but hide the truth. Indeed, the Messengers were delegated by Allah s.w.t. to deliver His true teachings because this is the task of the Messengers to deliver the message of truth as commanded by Allah s.w.t.

3.4 ‘Balaadah’ (Stupid)

It is an impossible matter for the Messengers of Allah s.w.t. to have the ‘Balaadah’ attribute meaning they are stupid. Indeed, the Messengers of Allah s.w.t. were delegated to possess intelligence because they need to spread their task to deliver the truthful matters, of course they need the good and right arguments to do that. The Messengers were equipped with a lot of knowledge coupled with many miracles that Allah s.w.t. has ordained them. So, it is impossible for the Messengers to possess a stupid attribute.

4. ‘May’ Attribute Of A Messenger Of Allah s.w.t.

The ‘may’ attribute for a Messenger means that Messengers were also humans. As such, they possess human qualities. For example, the Messengers also ate, drank, married, became sick, etc. In spite of that, they were protected from attributes that can degrade their status as Messengers such as be inflicted with contagious diseases that could make people afraid being close to them.

Messengers were normal human beings who were ordained with divine revelations by Allah s.w.t. and made as good examples for mankind. All actions experienced or done by the Messengers contained the implementations of the laws of Allah s.w.t. except for some specific or special cases like marrying more than 4 wives and so on.


5. Understanding Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. As The Messenger Of Allah s.w.t.

Muslims need to know the lineage of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. whether from his father’s side or from his mother’s side. The lineage from his father’s side is: Muhammad Rasulullah s.a.w. Bin Abdullah Bin Abdul Mutallib Bin Hashim Bin Abdul Manaf Bin Qushay Bin Kilab Bin Murrah Bin Ka’ab Bin Luay Bin Ghalib Bin Fihir Bin Malik Bin Nadhar Bin Kinanah Bin Khuzaimah Bin Mudrikah Bin Ilyas Bin Mudhar Bin Nizar Bin Ma’ad Bin Adnan who lived in the era of Prophet Moses a.s. After Adnan until Prophet Adam a.s., there are no authentic sources that can be taken for verification.

The lineage from his mother’s side is: Aminah Binti Wahab Binti Abdul Manaf Binti Zuhrah Binti Kilab and so on. The lineage of Aminah further on met at Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.’s lineage on his father’s side, that is at his great grandfather named Kilab.

All Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.’s lineage until Prophet Adam a.s. was from good people who uphold ‘At-Tauhid’ and none of them were unbelievers. Their marriages were also based on the teachings of ‘At-Tauhid’. Allah s.w.t. said in the Holy Quran which means:

“And thy movements among those who prostrate themselves.”

[Chapter Ash-Shu’ara: Verse 219]

Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. has a well named ‘Al-Kauthar’ which is prepared for man and genies to drink when they enter Paradise. The nature of the water is clearer than water, the odor is more fragrant than musk and the taste is sweeter than honey. Anyone who drinks from ‘Al-Kauthar’ well will never feel thirsty forever.

Indeed, Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. will give his ‘Shafa’at’ (Intercession) to all mankind in the Hereafter so that they may be judged speedily to separate those who are to enter Paradise or Hell. Rasulullah s.a.w.’s Intercession is called ‘Shafa’atul ‘Uzma’ which means the Great Intercession. This Intercession of Rasulullah s.a.w. is for the whole of mankind and genies who are believers and non-believers, including all the Prophets and Messengers since Prophet Adam a.s. and also all the Angels.

From Anas Bin Malik who reported that indeed Rasulullah s.a.w. has said which means:

“When Allah s.w.t. gathered the whole of mankind and genies in the Hereafter at a place called ‘Mahshar’, they felt afraid of the flames of Hell until they cuddle close together between them. Fortunately, they are still shielded by the Hell’s keeper named Malik (the angel).”

[Hadith]

The best time is during the time of Rasulullah s.a.w., then the time after that and then the time after that. Like what Rasulullah s.a.w. has said which means:

“The best of my ‘ummah’ is the one that lived near my generation, then the generation that followed after that, and then the generation that followed after that then.”

[Hadith]

Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. had 7 children altogether and they were:

1. Sayyid Qasim r.a.

He is the eldest child of the Prophet s.a.w., until the Prophet s.a.w. was nicknamed Abul Qasim. Sayyid Qasim r.a. only lived for 17 days.

2. Sayyidah Zainab r.a.

3. Sayyidah Ruqayyah r.a.

4. Sayyidah Ummu Kulthum r.a.

5. Sayyidah Siti Fatimah r.a.

6. Sayyid Abdullah r.a.

He was nicknamed Tayyib and Tahir.

7. Sayyid Ibrahim r.a.

He only lived for 70 days.

All of the Prophet s.a.w.’s children were born to Sayyidatina Siti Khadijah r.a. except Sayyid Ibrahim r.a. who was born to Sayyidatina Mariyah Al-Qibti r.a.

Our Hope

After knowing ‘At-tauhid’, implementing and safeguarding it, we now know Rasulullah s.a.w. who is the dearest to us above all human beings. By reliving this faith, it should be suffice for us to form a base to move forward in starting a path of excellence to be the best ‘ummah’ (nation) for mankind. The pre-requisite to be the best ‘ummah’ of course is to carry on the work of the Messengers of Allah s.w.t., amongst them is ‘amar ma’ruf nahi mungkar’ (enjoin good and forbid evil), which we will touch on in our next article ‘Risalah Tauhid’.


References:

1. 20 Attributes – Attributes Of Allah & Submission To His Oneness: Muhammad Isa Selamat

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Last Thursday night 28-Feb-08 in the "Forum Perdana" program on TV1, we observed that the Minister in the Prime Minister's department Dr. Abdullah Md. Zin still used the phrase "Islam Hadhari" in his speech. The chairman of the program also used this phrase.

Since they represent the Government in propagting Islam and they do not want to accept the truth that we have put forth in our 2 previous highlights, we have no choice but to start our Phase 13 - Cleanse Malaysians from using the phrase "Islam Hadhari" to the roots on 01-Mar-08. We leave the fates of these people who do not want to accept the truth to Allah s.w.t.

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How To Safeguard Our ‘Shahadah’ (Islam)?

Our ‘Shahadah’ is very dear and precious to us, even more so than our lives. So, let’s not take this matter lightly and give it our fullest attention and implementation. It determines whether we will pass or fail our test in this life and whether we will enter Paradise or Hell. We observed of late that there are trends in the articles of Malaysia Today and elsewhere that people like to hide behind their true selves. We hear and read that there are people who say that they only accept the Holy Quran and not the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. We also hear and read that there are people who say that the true Islamic Scholars make up stories on their own and are not to be believed. Let’s tell these people what are our sources of reference and what are the non-comprising acts that if transgressed will cause a Muslim to nullify his/her precious and dear ‘Shahadah’.



Our Sources Of Reference - ‘Mazhab’ (School Of Thought) Of Imam Ash-Shafie



1. Holy Quran
2. ‘As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah’ (The Traditions of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.)
3. ‘Al-Ijma’ (Consensus Of The ‘Mujtahid’ Islamic Scholars after Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.)
4. ‘Athar’ (Opinions Of The Companions Of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. ) with no disagreements
5. ‘Ikhtilaf’ (Disagreements) Of The Companions Of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. on secondary issues only
6. ‘Al-Qiyas’ (based on the same effective cause)


20 Non-Compromising Acts That Nullifies The ‘Shahadah’


1. ‘Tawakkal’ or depend on other than Allah s.w.t.

Allah s.w.t. says in the Holy Quran which means:

“Assuredly Allah did help you in many battle-fields and on the day of Hunain: Behold! your great numbers elated you, but they availed you naught: the land, for all that it is wide, did constrain you, and ye turned back in retreat.”

[Chapter At-Taubah: Verse 24]

‘Tawakkal’ does not mean that we do not work and toil. In fact, Allah s.w.t. commands us to work and toil in facing all aspects of our lives. After truly working and toiling only then we can leave the results to Allah s.w.t. This is what is meant by ‘tawakkal’.

If a person depends on and make ‘tawakkal’ to other than Allah s.w.t, then that person’s ‘At-Tauhid’ to Allah s.w.t is destroyed. Allah s.w.t. is the only source of our dependence because He is the One that created whatever there is in this Universe. Only Allah s.w.t. can render help and assistance to His servants.

Allah s.w.t says in the Holy Quran which means:

“Allah made it but a message of hope, and an assurance to your hearts: (in any case) there is no help except from Allah: and Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise.”

[Chapter Al-Anfal: Verse 10]


2. Deny the ‘ni’mah’ (bounties) from Allah s.w.t.

Denying the bounties from Allah s.w.t. also nullifies the ‘Shahadah’, whether the denial is openly or disclosed or whether the denial is easy to comprehend or needs research. Verily all bounties come from Allah s.w.t. How can something be pleasing or not pleasing to us because only Allah s.w.t. can give bounties or withheld them.

Allah s.w.t. says in the Holy Quran which means:

“Do ye not see that Allah has subjected to your (use) all things in the heavens and on earth, and has made his bounties flow to you in exceeding measure, (both) seen and unseen? Yet there are among men those who dispute about Allah, without knowledge and without guidance, and without a Book to enlighten them!”

[Chapter Luqman: Verse 20]


3. Work with the intention other than for Allah s.w.t.

Work or practice for with the intention other than Allah s.w.t. nullifies the ‘Shahadah’. There is no ‘ibadah’ or submission other than to Allah s.w.t. because He is the only One that we should worship and submit to in all our affairs.

Allah s.w.t. says in the Holy Quran which means:

“Say: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death, are (all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the Worlds:”

[Chapter Al-An’aam: Verse 162]


4. Make laws based on human beings and not from what Allah s.w.t. has revealed

Making laws that are not based on Allah s.w.t’s laws nullifies the ‘Shahadah’. The act of making laws that contradict the laws of Allah s.w.t. means that a person has made their own laws according to their own whims, fancies and lusts.

Allah s.w.t. says in the Holy Quran which means:

“Then We put thee on the (right) Way of Religion: so follow thou that (Way), and follow not the desires of those who know not.”

[Chapter Al-Jaathiyah: Verse 18]


5. Obey other than Allah s.w.t.

Obeying other than Allah s.w.t. is an act that nullifies the ‘Shahadah’ because only Allah s.w.t. do we submit our loyalty. It is prohibited to obey a leader that disobeys Allah s.w.t. But, if a leader upholds the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of Rasullullah s.a.w. then he is considered among the ones that uphold the ‘rope’ of Allah s.w.t.

Allah s.w.t. says in the Holy Quran which means:

“O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger, and those charged with authority among you. If ye differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger, if ye do believe in Allah and the Last Day: That is best, and most suitable for final determination.”

[Chapter An-Nisaa’: Verse 59]


6. Execute laws other than the laws of Allah s.w.t.

Executing laws other than the laws of Allah s.w.t. or laws which do not refer to the laws of Allah s.w.t. are considered nullifying the ‘Shahadah’.

Allah s.w.t. says in the Holy Quran which means:

“It was We who revealed the law (to Moses): therein was guidance and light. By its standard have been judged the Jews, by the prophets who bowed (as in Islam) to Allah's will, by the rabbis and the doctors of law: for to them was entrusted the protection of Allah's book, and they were witnesses thereto: therefore fear not men, but fear me, and sell not my signs for a miserable price. If any do fail to judge by (the light of) what Allah hath revealed, they are (no better than) Unbelievers.”

[Chapter Al-Maidah: Verse 44]


7. Hates Islam

If a person hates or is against any part of Islam or the whole of Islam, that also nullifies the ‘Shahadah’.

Allah s.w.t. says in the Holy Quran which means:

“But those who reject (Allah) - for them is destruction, and (Allah) will render their deeds astray (from their mark). That is because they hate the Revelation of Allah; so He has made their deeds fruitless.”

[Chapter Muhammad: Verse 8-9]


8. Loves this world more than the Hereafter

People who love the life on this world and forget that the afterlife is awaiting them can nullify their ‘Shahadah’ because they make this world their only goal and their sole purpose of life. This contradicts the sole purpose of human life on this world as revealed by Allah s.w.t.

“Those who desire the life of the present and its glitter - to them we shall pay (the price of) their deeds therein - without diminution. They are those for whom there is nothing in the Hereafter but the Fire: vain are the designs they frame therein, and of no effect and the deeds that they do!”

[Chapter Huud: Verse 15-16]


9. Disgraces the Holy Quran or the Sunnah of Rasullullah s.a.w. or the Islamic Scholars that upholds the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of Rasullullah s.a.w.

Allah s.w.t. says in the Holy Quran which means:

“The Hypocrites are afraid lest a Sura should be sent down about them, showing them what is (really passing) in their hearts. Say:"Mock ye! But verily Allah will bring to light all that ye fear (should be revealed).”

[Chapter At-Taubah: Verse 63]


10. Allow what is prohibited by Allah s.w.t. or prohibit what is allowed by Allah s.w.t.

Allah s.w.t. says in the Holy Quran which means:

“But say not - for any false thing that your tongues may put forth - "This is lawful, and this is forbidden," so as to ascribe false things to Allah. For those who ascribe false things to Allah will never prosper. (In such falsehood) is but a paltry profit; but they will have a most grievous Penalty.”

[Chapter An-Nahl: Verse 116-117]


11. Does not believe in all the sources of law from the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of Rasulullah s.a.w.

Allah s.w.t. says in the Holy Quran which means:

“After this it is ye, the same people, who slay among yourselves, and banish a party of you from their homes; assist (Their enemies) against them, in guilt and rancour; and if they come to you as captives, ye ransom them, though it was not lawful for you to banish them. Then is it only a part of the Book that ye believe in and do ye reject the rest? but what is the reward for those among you who behave like this but disgrace in this life? - and on the Day of Judgment they shall be consigned to the most grievous penalty. For Allah is not unmindful of what ye do.”

[Chapter Al-Baqarah: Verse 85]


12. Making the unbelievers and the hypocrites our leaders

Making the unbelievers and the hypocrites our leaders includes nullifying and destroying our ‘Shahadah’ because in their hearts there is a disease that does not want to believe in the Oneness of Allah s.w.t.

“O ye who believe! take not for friends and protectors those who take your religion for a mockery or sport - whether among those who received the Scripture before you, or among those who reject Faith; but fear ye Allah, if ye have faith (indeed).”

[Chapter Al-Maidah: Verse 57]


13. Disrespectful when addressing Rasulullah s.a.w.

Allah s.w.t. says in the Holy Quran which means:

“O ye who believe! Raise not your voices above the voice of the Prophet, nor speak aloud to him in talk, as ye may speak aloud to one another, lest your deeds become vain and ye perceive not.”

[Chapter Al-Hujuraat: Verse 2]


14. Afraid and dishearten to uphold ‘At-Tauhid’ but feel satisfied to uphold ‘Shirk’ (Idolatry)

Allah s.w.t. says in the Holy Quran which means:

“When Allah, the One and Only, is mentioned, the hearts of those who believe not in the Hereafter are filled with disgust and horror; but when (gods) other than He are mentioned, behold, they are filled with joy!”

[Chapter Az-Zumar: Verse 45]


15. Says that there is conflict between the verses in the Holy Quran

Allah s.w.t. says in the Holy Quran:

“Thus have We revealed it to be a judgment of authority in Arabic. Wert thou to follow their (vain) desires after the knowledge which hath reached thee, then wouldst thou find neither protector nor defender against Allah.”

[Chapter Ar-Ra’d: Verse 37]


16. Does not know Allah s.w.t. clearly and disbelieves His Godly attributes and names

Allah s.w.t. says in the Holy Quran:

“Allah! there is no god but He! To Him belong the most Beautiful Names.”

[Chapter Taaha: Verse 8]


17. Does not know or identify Rasulullah s.a.w. correctly or disagrees with his esteemed attributes

If we disagree with the esteemed attributes of Rasulullah s.a.w. ordained by Allah s.w.t. unto him, then this also includes destroying the ‘Shahadah’.

Allah s.w.t. says in the Holy Quran which means:

“Ye have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for any one whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who engages much in the Praise of Allah.”

[Chapter Al-Ahzab: Verse 21]


18. Say that a Muslim is an unbeliever or does not say that an unbeliever has denounced ‘At-Tauhid’

Rasulullah s.a.w. said which means:

“Let there be none amongst you after my death with unbeliever attributes where some amongst you hit the necks of others amongst you.”

[Hadith]


19. Does an ‘ibadah’ not because of or not according to Allah s.w.t.

If we perform an ‘ibadah’ not because of Allah s.w.t., for example slaughtering of livestock not because of Allah s.w.t., making ‘tawaf’ (circumventing) not around the Ka’abah, etc. are also considered nullifying the ‘Shahadah’.

Allah s.w.t. says in the Holy Quran which means:

“For Him (alone) is prayer in Truth: any others that they call upon besides Him hear them no more than if they were to stretch forth their hands for water to reach their mouths but it reaches them not: for the prayer of those without Faith is nothing but (futile) wandering (in the mind).”

[Chapter Ar-Ra’d: Verse 14]


20. Performing ‘ibadah’ with ‘riya’ (showoff) and other ‘shirk’ acts

There are many acts of ‘shirk’ that can nullify the ‘Shahadah’. Amongst them are performing prayers so as to be praised, giving donations for the sake of name and glory, black magic practices, sorcery, deviant teachings, deviant traditional healers, deviant martial arts, rearing devils/genies or associating with devils/genies, etc.

“A man asked the Prophet s.a.w., ‘What is your opinion of one who fights [in the way of Allah] seeking fame [in the profane world] and reward [from Allah]?’ The Prophet s.a.w. replied, ‘He receives nothing [by way of reward from Allah].’ The Prophet s.a.w. repeated this three times and then said, ‘Allah accepts no deeds other than those that are performed solely for His sake and by which His face is sought.’”

[Hadith]

“The Prophet said to his companions, ‘At the end days, I am afraid for you on ‘Shirk’’. The companions asked, ‘Oh Messenger of Allah, what is ‘shirk’? The Prophet replied, ‘Amulets, charms & talisman, fortune telling, black magic, sorcery and ‘susuk’ (inserting metal) in the body are all ‘shirk’.”

[Hadith]

Our Hope

After knowing ‘At-tauhid’ and implementing it, may all the Muslims in Malaysia specifically and in the world generally really take care and safeguard their ‘Shahadah’ so that they may live peacefully and harmoniously in this world and in the Hereafter. It would be a great loss to our nation if any Muslim does not diligently observe these 20 non-compromising acts that can nullify one’s ‘Shahadah’. In our next article, we will discuss about the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. as the last Prophet and Messenger of Allah s.w.t. With these 3 phases (‘At-tauhid’, safeguarding our ‘Shahadah’ and knowing our Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.) of beliefs and manifestations, we hope that all Muslims in Malaysia specifically and in the world generally may start on a path of excellence to be the best ‘ummah’ (nation) for mankind.


References:

1. 20 Attributes – Attributes Of Allah & Submission To His Oneness: Muhammad Isa Selamat
2. Al-Islam: Sheikh Sa’id Hawwa

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Bashing Govt In Blogs Not Malaysian Culture - Rais
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Posted by kasee
Wednesday, 20 February 2008

KUALA LUMPUR Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bloggers should evaluate themselves before indulging in an unhealthy culture of bashing others, including government leaders, through their blogsites, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said.

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Our Comment:

About a month ago, we feedback to KEKKWA that their Cultural Heritage section on their website was suddenly chopped off after we had linked their website details in our blog. Among our feedback was that we had asked them whether they are updating that section or not. Also, we suggested that they should do a write-up on our political heritage.

Until now we did not receive any response from any of the KEKKWA’s staff. So, it looks like they do not have the courtesy to even reply us. To us, they are no better than those who do not listen to the people. We recommend that Abdullah Ahmad Badawi remove Rais Yatim from his future Cabinet.

Once Abdullah has implemented the first objective that we have set out for him i.e. restore the original rights and powers of the YDPA and Malay Rulers in the Constitution, we will protect him from any harm, even from his SIL and also the bloggers. All those that are against Abdullah without any valid reason will have to walk over our dead bodies first. This is our full commitment to Abdullah. We will also support all his improvement programs for Malaysia as long as they do not contradict Islam.

Best Regards.........