Oath of a Believer: The Shahada - Wajid Malik | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

The oath of the believer, which entails worshipping Allah alone and avoiding shirk (associating partners with Allah), is the purpose of their creation and the key to entering Paradise without punishment.

Key Insights

• ❓ The oath of the believer is the purpose of human creation and the basis of Islam.
• 🦮 Allah sent messengers to every nation to remind them of the oath and guide them towards the worship of Allah alone.
• 🥺 Fulfilling the oath leads to security, guidance, and forgiveness from Allah.
• 💄 The oath is not limited to making a declaration but requires sincere actions and intentions in worship.
• ❓ The Prophet Muhammad chose righteous individuals, like Ali, to promote and exemplify the oath of the believer.
• 😷 Asking others to make dua or relying on superstitions contradicts the principles of the oath.
• 🥡 Islam encourages seeking means and taking actions while having complete reliance on Allah.
• 🥰 People who fulfill the oath of the believer are promised Paradise without punishment and have the support and love of Allah and His messenger.

Transcript

sh first and foremost all praise is due to Allah subhah wa ta'ala the one who is truly worthy of all prayers we praise Allah subhah wa ta'ala to Allah belongs the most beautiful names and to Allah belongs attributes of complete Perfection and all thanks is due to Allah subhana wa tala the one who is the source of all blessings and peace and salutat... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the significance of the oath of the believer in Islam?

The oath of the believer is the purpose of their creation and the foundation of Islam. It entails worshipping Allah alone and avoiding the worship of false deities, which leads to a closer relationship with Allah and a path to Paradise.

Q: Can a person enter Paradise without fulfilling the oath of the believer?

No, fulfilling the oath is necessary for entering Paradise without punishment. However, Allah may forgive sins through repentance and sincere efforts to fulfill the oath.

Q: Are there any exceptions to the punishment for not fulfilling the oath of the believer?

No, Allah does not forgive the sin of shirk (associating partners with Allah) for those who die without repenting from it. However, for other sins, repentance and seeking forgiveness from Allah can lead to forgiveness.

Q: How can a person protect and nurture their oath of the believer?

A person should strive to worship Allah alone, avoid shirk, and continuously seek knowledge and guidance from Islamic teachings. It is essential to stay away from actions and beliefs that nullify the oath and surround oneself with a supportive and virtuous community.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Allah created human beings and jinn solely for the purpose of worshipping Him. He sent messengers to every nation to remind them of this oath.

• The oath of the believer is to worship Allah alone and avoid the worship of false deities. It is a universal decree from Allah and the essence of Islam.

• The right of Allah upon His creation is that they fulfill this oath, and the right of the creation upon Allah is that if they fulfill this oath, they will be rewarded and protected from punishment.