Lesson One:
Memorization of Suwar
To memorize Surat Al-Fatihah, and from Surat Az-Zalzalah to Surat An-Nas. Memorization of these Suwar should be accompanied with a good recitation as well as a deep understanding of their meanings.
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Lesson Two:
The Declaration of Faith
To know the meaning of the Declaration of Faith: ‘Ash-hadu an la ilaha illallahhu, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Rasulullah’ and to know the conditions of the statement: ‘la ilaha illallahh.’ The meaning of the Declaration of Faith is: I bear witness that there is no god worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His Messenger. The phrase ‘La ilaha’ negates the existence of all deities, while the phrase ‘ilallah’ confirms the right of Lordship and Godship to Allah Who Alone deserves to be worshipped.
The conditions of this declaration are as follows:
1. Knowledge which negates ignorance.
2. Certainty which negates doubt.
3. Sincerity of worship which negates Shirk.
4. Truthfulness which negates lying.
5. Love, which negates hate.
6. Complete submission, which negates rebellion.
7. Acceptance which negates rejection.
8. Rejection of all those that are unjustly worshiped besides Allah the All Mighty.
Lesson One:
Memorization of Suwar
To memorize Surat Al-Fatihah, and from Surat Az-Zalzalah to Surat An-Nas. Memorization of these Suwar should be accompanied with a good recitation as well as a deep understanding of their meanings.
*****
Lesson Two:
The Declaration of Faith
To know the meaning of the Declaration of Faith: ‘Ash-hadu an la ilaha illallahhu, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Rasulullah’ and to know the conditions of the statement: ‘la ilaha illallahh.’ The meaning of the Declaration of Faith is: I bear witness that there is no god worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His Messenger. The phrase ‘La ilaha’ negates the existence of all deities, while the phrase ‘ilallah’ confirms the right of Lordship and Godship to Allah Who Alone deserves to be worshipped.
The conditions of this declaration are as follows:
1. Knowledge which negates ignorance.
2. Certainty which negates doubt.
3. Sincerity of worship which negates Shirk.
4. Truthfulness which negates lying.
5. Love, which negates hate.
6. Complete submission, which negates rebellion.
7. Acceptance which negates rejection.
8. Rejection of all those that are unjustly worshiped besides Allah the All Mighty.
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