Translation of the Study Text:

«The Three Fundamental Principles

and Their Proof»

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ُ ‫»ﺛﹶﻼ ﹶﺛ ﹸﺔ ﺍ‬

Author:

Shaykh ul-Islam Muhammad Bin Abdulwahhâb

-May Allah have mercy on him-

Translation by: Abul-Abbas Naveed Ayaz

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Arabic Honorific Symbols Used:

(
): Subḥânahu wa ta’âlâ ‘The exalted’

(): ‘Azza wa jalla ‘The glorified’

(): Ṣalla Allâhu ‘alayhi wa sallam ‘Blessings and peace be upon him’

(): ‘Alayhis-salâm ‘Peace be upon him’

(): Raḍiya Allâhu ‘anhu ‘May Allah be pleased with him’

(): Raḍiya Allâhu ‘anha ‘May Allah be pleased with her’

(): Raḍiya Allâhu ‘anhumâ ‘May Allah be pleased with them two’

(): Raḍiya Allâhu ‘anhum ‘May Allah be pleased with them’

($): Raḥimahu Allâhu ‘May Allah have mercy on him’

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Allââh, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy
In the name of All

[FOUR OBLIGATORY MATTERS AND THEIR PROOFS]

Know, may Allâh have mercy upon you, that it is obligatory upon us to seek the knowledge of four
matters:
1. Knowledge, which is knowledge and awareness of Allâh, knowledge of His Prophet and
knowledge of the religion of Islâm with the evidences.
2. Righteous actions based upon one's knowledge.
3. Da’wah.
4. Patience upon the harms encountered upon this way.

The proof is the saying of Allâh (the Most High),

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In the name of Allaah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy {By time, indeed mankind is
in loss; except those who truly believe; perform righteous deeds; encourage each other upon the
truth and encourage each other with patience} [Soorat al- ‘Aṣr ]

Ash-Shâfi’ee ($) said: “If Allâh had not sent down to His creation any other evidence besides this
Soorah, it would have been sufficient [as an evidence] upon them.” 1

[KNOWLEDGE PRECEDES SPEECH AND ACTION]

Al-Bukhâree ($) said: “Chapter: Knowledge comes before speech and action. The proof is the
saying of Allâh, the Most High,

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{Know that none has the right to be worshipped except Allâh, and ask forgiveness of your Lord
for your sins|} [47:19]

So He began by mentioning knowledge before speech or action”.

1) Soorat al-Aṣr is sufficient as evidence against us because it orders us to seek knowledge, do righteous actions, give
Da’wah and then maintain patience.

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[THREE OBLIGATORY MATTERS TO LEARN & IMPLEMENT]

Know, may Allâh have mercy upon you, that it is obligatory upon every Muslim, male and female,
to learn and act upon the following three matters:

THE FIRST: That Allâh created us and provided sustenance for us; He did not leave us without a
purpose rather He sent a Messenger to us. So whoever obeys him will enter Paradise, and whoever
disobeys him will enter the Fire.

The proof is the saying of the Most High,

  
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{Indeed We have sent a Messenger to you, just as We sent a Messenger to Pharaoh. But Pharaoh
denied and rejected the Messenger, so We seized him with a severe punishment} [73:16]

THE SECOND: Allâh is not pleased that anyone should be made a partner with Him in Worship,
neither any angel brought near (to Allâh) nor any Prophet sent as a Messenger.

The proof is the saying of Allâh (the Most High),

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{The places of worship are for Allâh alone, so do not invoke anyone along with Allâh} [72: 18]

THE THIRD: Whoever is obedient to the Messenger and directs all Worship to Allâh alone, upon
Tawḥeed, then it is not permissible for him to have love, alliance and support for those who oppose
Allâh and His Messenger, even if they are those most closely related to him. The proof is the saying
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{You will not find a people who believe in Allâh and the Last Day loving those who oppose Allâh
and His Messenger, even if they are their fathers, or their sons, or their brothers, or their
kinsfolk. Rather Allâh has decreed true Belief for their hearts, and strengthened them with proof,
light and guidance from Him; and He will enter them into the gardens of Paradise beneath
whose trees rivers will flow, and they will dwell therein forever. Allâh is pleased with them and
they with Him. They are the party of Allâh. Indeed the party of Allâh are the successful} [58:22]

[HANEEFIYYAH: THE PATH OF IBRAHEEM]

Know, may Allâh direct you to His obedience, that Ḥaneefiyyah (the true and straight Religion) -
the way of Ibrâheem - is that you worship Allâh alone, making the Religion purely and sincerely for
Him. This is what Allâh commanded all of the people with, and He created them for it.
Allâh (the Most High) says:

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{I did not create jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me} [51:56]

The meaning of “Worship Me” is ‘to single Allâh out with all worship.’ The greatest that Allâh has
commanded is Tawḥeed which is to single out Allâh with all worship. The most serious thing that
He forbade is Shirk, which is to call others besides Him. The proof of this is His saying (The Most
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{Worship Allâh alone, making all worship purely for Him, and do not associate anything in
worship along with Him} [04:36]

[THE THREE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES]

So if it said to you: ‘What are the three principles which a person must know?’ Then say: The
servant’s knowledge of His Lord, his Religion and his Prophet Muḥammad ().

[THE FIRST PRINCIPLE]

So if it is said to you: ‘Who is your Lord?’

Then say: ‘My Lord is Allâh, who has nurtured me and nurtured all of creation with His blessings.
He is the One whom I worship and I have no other deity that I worship besides Him.

The proof is the Saying of Allâh (the Most High):

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{All praise is for Allâh, the Lord of all creation} [01:01]

Everything besides Allâh is a created being and I am one of the creation. ’

If it is said to you: ‘How did you come to know of your Lord?’

Then say: ‘Through His signs and His creations. From His signs are the night, day, sun and moon.
Also from His creations are the seven heavens, the seven earths, all those within them and whatever
is between them.’

The proof is the saying of Allâh, the Most High:

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{The creation of the heavens and earth is greater than the creation of mankind} [40:57]
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{And from His signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. Do not prostrate to the
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{Your Lord is Allâh who created the heavens and the earth to six days, then ascended upon the
Throne. He causes the night to cover the day which it follows with haste; and the sun, the moon
and the stars are subservient and subject to His command. Certainly creation and commandment
are His alone. Exalted is Allâh the Lord of all creation} [07:54]

[THE CREATOR IS THE ONE DESERVED OF BEING WORSHIPPED]

The Lord is the one who is worshipped; the proof is the saying of Allâh (the Most High),

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{O mankind! Worship your Lord, Who created you and those who were before you so that you
may have Taqwâ. [He is the one] Who made the earth a resting place for you, the sky as a
canopy, sent down water from the sky and brought forth therewith fruits as a provision for you.
Then do not set up rivals unto Allâh (in worship) while you know.} [02:21-22]

Ibn Katheer ($) said: “The one who created these objects is the same one who deserves to be
worshipped.” 1

[DIFFERENT TYPES OF WORSHIP]

[Allah should be singled out in] all the types of worship which He commanded such as:
- Islâm (complete submission), Imân (True Belief & faith in the heart, tongue and limbs) as
well as Iḥsân (perfection of worship).

- [Also, from the types of Worship is]

o Du’âa (Supplication)
o Khawf (Fear)
o Rajâa (hope)
o Tawakkul (reliance)
o Raghbah (desire)
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1) This is because if a person affirms the Lordship of Allâh, he must then naturally accept the obligation of worshipping
Him

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o Khushoo’ (humility)
o khashyah (awe)
o Inâbah (turning to Allaah in repentance)
o Isti’ânah (seeking help), Isti’âdhah (seeking refuge) & Istighâthah (seeking rescue)
o dhabḥ (sacrificing)
o Nadhr (vows) and all the other forms of worship that Allâh has commanded.

The proof for this is his saying (the Most High),

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{And the places of Prayer are for Allâh alone, so do not invoke anyone along with Allâh} [72:18]

Anyone who directs any [of these forms of Worship] towards other than Allaah is a person who has
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{Whoever worships along with Allâh any other object of worship has no proof for that; his
reckoning will be with his Lord. Indeed the unbelievers will never prosper} [23:117]

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[PROOFS FOR THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF WORSHIP]

The evidence [for the above understanding] is the saying of the Most High,

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{Your Lord said: "Invoke Me, I will respond to your (invocation). Verily! Those who scorn
My worship, they will surely enter Hell in humiliation"} [40:60]

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The evidence for Rajaa (hope) is the saying of Allâh,

1) This ḥadeeth has been narrated by Anas Ibn Mâlik and collected by Tirmidhee. A number of scholars however
considered it to be weak. A more authentic narration is: ((Supplication is worship)) – Narrated by Nu’mân Ibn
Basheer, collected by Tirmidhi.

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{Whoever hopes to see His Lord and be rewarded by Him, then let him make his worship
correct and make it purely and sincerely for Him; and let him not make any share of it for
anyone other than Him} [18:110]

The evidence for Tawakkul (Reliance) is the saying of the Most High,

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{And whoever places his reliance and trust in Allâh then He will suffice him} [65:03]

The evidence of Raghbah (Desire), Rahbah (dread) & Khushoo’ (humility) is the saying of the Most
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{They used to hasten to acts of devotion and obedience to Allâh, and they used to worship Allâh
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The evidence Khashyah (awe) is the saying of the Most High,

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The evidence for Inaabah (turning to Allâh in Repentance) is the saying of the Most High,

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{So turn repentantly and obediently to your Lord, and submit obediently to Him} [39:54]

The evidence for Isti’ânah (seeking assistance) is the saying of the Most High

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{O Allâh You alone we worship, and to You alone we appeal-for aid} [01:05]

Also, the Ḥadeeth: ((If you seek help, then seek the help of Allâh)) 1

The evidence for Isti’âdhah (seeking refuge) is the saying of the Most High,

1) Narrated by Ibn Abbâs; Collected by Tirmidhee.

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{Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of dawn} [113:01]

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The evidence for Istighâthah (seeking rescue) is the saying of the Most High,

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{When you sought aid and deliverance of your Lord and He responded to you} [08:09]

The evidence for Dhabḥ (sacrificing) is the saying of the Most High,

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{Say: Indeed my prayers, my sacrifice, my living and my dying are all purely and solely to Allâh,
Lord of all creation. There is no share of any of that for other than him} [08:162]

Also the Prophet () said "Allâh has cursed the person who sacrifices for other than Allâh." 1

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{They fulfil their vows and they fear a day whose evil is widespread} [76:07]

[THE SECOND PRINCIPLE]

Knowledge of the Religion of Islâm with the proofs; It is to ‘submit to Allâh with Tawḥeed, being
consistent in His obedience as well as disassociating oneself from shirk and its people.’

[The Religion] is of three levels:

1. Islâm [submission to Allaah]
2. Eemân [true faith and belief of the heart, speech of the tongue and actions of the limbs]
3. Iḥsân [perfection of worship]

Each level has its pillars.

[PILLARS OF THE FIRST LEVEL: ISLÂM]

The pillars of Islâm are five:

1. The testimony that no deity has the right to be worshipped except Allâh and that
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2. Establishing the Prayers
3. Paying Zakâh (Obligatory Charity).
4. Fasting Ramaḍân
5. Making Hajj to the sacred House of Allâh.

And the proof is the saying of Allah, the Most High,

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The proof for the testimony is the saying of the Most High,

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and the people of knowledge bear witness: He who maintains justice, none has the right to be
worshipped but Him, the All Mighty, the All Wise} [03:18]

[MEANING OF THE FIRST TESTIMONY]

The meaning [of the testimony] is: ‘none has the right to be worshipped except Allâh’. “Lâ Ilâha”
negating the right of everything being worshipped besides Allâh. ‘Illâ Allâh’ affirming that worship
is for Allâh alone as He has no partners in His Kingdom.

The explanation which will makes it clear is the saying of Allâh (the Most High),

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The proof for the testimony that Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allâh, is the Saying of Allâh,

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{There has indeed come to you Allâh’s Messenger, from amongst yourselves and known to you. It
grieves him that you should suffer. He is eager and anxious for the guidance of those of you who
are astray, and that they should repent and return to the truth, and he is full of compassion and
mercy for the Believers} [09:128]

[MEANING OF THE SECOND TESTIMONY]

The meaning of the testimony that Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allâh is: ‘to obey him in
whatever he commanded; to accept everything he informed of as being the truth; to avoid
everything he forbade; and that you worship Allâh only with that which he legislated.’

[EVIDENCES FOR THE PILLARS OF ISLÂM]

The proof for the Prayer, Zakâh and the explanation of Tawḥeed is the Saying of Allâh,

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{They were not commanded except that they should worship Allâh alone; making their worship
and obedience purely for Him, upon the true Religion and free from shirk; and that they should
establish the Prayer and pay the Zakâh, and that is the straight and true Religion}[98:05]

The evidence for Fasting is the saying of the Most High,

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{O you who believe, Fasting is prescribed as an obligation for you as it was prescribed as an
obligation for those who came before you, so that you may attain Taqwâ, obedience to Allâh and
avoidance of whatever He has forbidden.[02:183]

The evidence for Hajj is His saying (the Most high),

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refuses and rejects the obligation of hajj to Allâh’s House, then Allâh has no need of him or of
any of the creation} [Soorat Âl-‘Imrân: 97]

[PILLARS OF THE SECOND LEVEL: EEMÂN]

It has seventy odd branches; the highest of which is the testimony Lâ ilâha Illâ Allâh (none has the
right to be worshipped except Allâh), and the lowest of the branches is removing a harmful object
from a pathway. Hayâa (modesty and shyness) is also a branch of Eemân.

Its pillars are six, the belief in:

1. Allâh
2. His angels
3. His Books

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4. His Messengers
5. The Last Day
6. Decree - the good and bad of it

The proof for these six pillars is the Saying of Allâh,

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{It is not righteousness that you turn your faces to the east or the west, but rather righteousness is
the righteousness of those who truly believe in Allâh, and the Last Day, and the Angels and the
Books and the Prophets}[02:177]

The proof for Decree is His saying (the Most High),

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[PILLARS OF THE THIRD LEVEL: IḤSÂN]

The third level is Iḥsân (perfection of Worship) of which the first pillar is "to worship Allâh as if
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movements among those who prostrate. Verily! He, and only He, is the All-Hearer, the All-
Knower} [26:217]

Also His saying,

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{Whatever you may be doing, and whatever portion you may be reciting from the Qur’ân, and
whatever deed you perform, We are Witness thereof, when you are doing it} [10:61]

[THE FAMOUS HADEETH OF JIBREEL – A SUMMARY OF THE THREE LEVELS

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The proof from the Sunnah is the famous ḥadeeth of Jibreel narrated by 'Umar ():

"One day when we were sitting with the Messenger of Allaah (), a man suddenly came to us; his
clothes were extremely white and his hair extremely black. There were no signs of travel on him
and nobody from amongst us knew him. He sat down next to the Prophet () and put his hands on
his thighs.
He said, "O Muḥammad, tell me about Islâm."
The Messenger of Allâh () said, "Islâm is to testify that there is no deity worthy of worship
except Allâh and that Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allâh, to establish the prayers, to pay
Zakâh, to fast Ramaḍân and to make Hajj if you are to do so."
He said “You have been truthful.”
We were amazed that he would ask the question and then testify to the correctness [of the answer].
He then said, "Tell me about Eemân."
He (the Prophet) responded, "It is to believe in Allaah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers,
the Last Day and to believe in the Decree - the good and the evil of it".
He said "You have been truthful Tell me about Iḥsân."
He (the Prophet) answered, "It is that you worship Allâh as if you see Him; [if you cannot do
this] due to knowing you cannot see him, then you know that He sees you."
He said, "Tell me about the Hour."
He (the Prophet) answered, "The one being questioned knows no more than the one asking the
question."
He said, "Tell me about its signs."
He (the Prophet) answered, "The slave-girl shall give birth to her female master; and you will
see the barefooted, scantily clothed, poor destitute shepherds competing in constructing lofty
buildings."
Then he went away. I stayed for a long time.
Then he (the Prophet) said, "O 'Umar, do you know who the questioner was?"
I said, "Allâh and His Messenger know best."
He said, "It was Jibreel; he came to teach you your religion."

[THE THIRD PRINCIPLE]

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Knowledge of your Prophet Muḥammad ().

[THE LINEAGE OF THE PROPHET (SAL ALLAAHU ALAYHI WA SALLAM)]

He is Muḥammad, the son of Abdullah, the son of 'Abdul-Muṭṭalib, the son of Hâshim, and Hâshim
is from Quraysh who are from the Arabs. The Arabs are from the offspring of Isma'eel, the son of
Ibrâheem the Khaleel (Beloved) - may the best of peace and blessings be upon him and our Prophet.

[THE BEGINNING OF PROPHETHOOD]

The Prophet () lived 63 years, 40 of those years were before Prophethood and twenty three as a
Messenger and Prophet. Through [the revelation of Soorah] ‘Iqraa’ he became a Prophet, and
through [the revelation of Soorah] ‘Muddathir’ he became a Messenger. His city was Makkah and
he migrated to Madeenah.

Allâh sent him to warn against shirk and to call to Tawḥeed. The proof of this is the saying of the
Most High,

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{O you enveloped in garments arise and warn! Exalt your Lord! Purify your garments! keep
away from Ar-Rujz. Give not a thing in order to have more. Be patient for the sake of your Lord}
[74:01-07]

The meaning of “arise and warn” is: warn against shirk and call to Tawḥeed.
The meaning of “Exalt your Lord” is exalt Him with Tawḥeed.
The meaning of “purify your garments” is: purify your deeds from shirk.
The meaning of “keep away from Ar-Rujz (the idols)” is: Ar-Rujz are the idols. Keeping away from
them is by leaving them and disassociating from the people who are associated with them.

[THE MESSAGE OF THE PROPHET WHILST IN MAKKAH]

In implementing this (the above verses), the Prophet () spent ten years calling to Tawḥeed. After
ten years he was raised to the Heavens and the Five Daily Prayers where obligated upon him. He
prayed in Makkah for three years.

[THE HIJRAH OF THE PROPHET; ITS DEFINITIONS AND RULING]

He was then ordered to make Hijrah (migration) to Madeenah.

[Hijrah is: ‘migrating from the land of Shirk to the land of Islâm.’ ]

Hijrah is compulsory upon this Ummah from the land of shirk to the land of Islâm. This ruling will
remain thus until the establishment of the Hour.

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The proof is the saying of the Most High,

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{Those people who the angels take while they are wronging themselves, the angels say: ‘In what
condition were you?" They will reply: ‘We were weak and oppressed on earth.’ The angels will
say: ‘Was not the earth of Allâh spacious enough for you to emigrate therein?’ Such men will
find their abode in Hell - What an evil destination! Except the weak ones among men, women
and children who cannot devise a plan, nor are they able to direct their way. For these there is
hope that Allâh will forgive them, and Allâh is Ever Oft Pardoning, Oft-Forgiving} [04:97-99]

Also, His saying,

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{O My slaves who believe, verily My earth is spacious so worship Me} [29:56]

Al-Baghawee ($) said: “This verse was revealed regarding the Muslims in Makkah that did not
migrate. Allâh has called them "believers"
The proof of the Hijrah from the Sunnah is the saying of the Prophet (): "Hijrah shall not be cut
off until Tawbah is cut off and Tawbah shall not be cut off until the sun rises from the west." 1

[THE MESSAGE OF THE PROPHET WHILST IN MADEENAH]

When he settled in Madeenah, the remainder of the rulings of Islâm were legislated upon him; such
as Zakâh, Fasting, Hajj, Jihâd, the Adhân, ordering good & forbidding evil as well as the other
legislations of Islâm. He worked on establishing this for ten years and after that he died – may the
peace and blessings of Allâh be upon him - but His religion remains - and this is his religion.

He didn't leave any good except he guided the Ummah to it, and he left no evil except he warned the
Ummah from it. The good that he has led to is Tawḥeed and all that Allâh loves and is pleased with,
and the evil he warned about is Shirk and all that Allâh hates and is not pleased with. Allâh sent him
to all mankind and He made it compulsory for Jinn and Mankind to follow him.

The proof for this is:

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{This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favor upon you, and have
chosen for you Islâm as your religion} [05:03]

[THE DEATH OF THE PROPHET (SAL ALLAAHU ALAYHI WA SALLAM)]

The proof of his death is the statement of Allâh (the Exalted),

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{Verily, you will die and verily, they too will die. Then, on the Day of Resurrection, you will be
disputing before your Lord} [39:30]

[RESURRECTION AFTER DEATH]

When the people die they will then be resurrected; the proof of this is the saying of the Most High,

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{And Allâh has brought you forth from the (dust of) earth. Afterwards He will return you into it
and bring you forth} [70:17-18]

After the Resurrection, the people are going to be asked about their deeds and made responsible for
them. The proof is the statement of Allâh (the Exalted)

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{To Allâh belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth, that He may requite those
who do evil with that which they have done, and reward those who do good, with what is best}
[53:31]

The person who rejects the Resurrection has disbelieved; the proof for this is His saying,

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{The disbelievers pretend that they will never be resurrected. Say "Yes! By my Lord, you will
certainly be resurrected, then you will be informed of (and recompensed for) what you did, and
that is easy for Allâh} [65:07]

[THE MESSAGE OF ALL THE PROPHETS & MESSENGERS]

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Allâh sent all the Messengers as people who gave glad tidings and also warned (of punishment).
The proof of this is His saying,

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{Messengers as bearers of good news as well as of warning in order that mankind should have no
plea against Allâh after the Messengers} [04:165]

The first of the Prophets was Nooḥ () and the last of them was Muḥammad (); and the proof is
the saying of Allah, the Most Exalted,

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{Muḥammad is not the father of [any] one of your men, but [he is] the Messenger of Allah and
last of the prophets}[33:40]

And the proof that the first amongst them was Nooḥ () is,

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{Indeed, We have revealed to you, [O Muḥammad], as We revealed to Noah and the prophets
after him} [04:163]

Allâh sent a Messenger to every nation from Nooḥ to Muḥammad, ordering them to worship Allâh
alone and forbidding them from worshipping false deities.

The proof of this is the statement of Allâh (the Majestic),

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{And verily, We have sent to every nation a Messenger [proclaiming], 'Worship Allâh and
abandon all Tâghoot (all false deities)’} [16:36]

[WHAT IS A TÂGHOOT?]

Allâh has made it compulsory on all his slaves that they reject the Tâghoot (false deities) and
worship Allâh.

Ibn al-Qayyim ($) said: "A Tâghoot is an object that is worshipped, followed or obeyed and the
people exceed the limits with regards to it; there are many False Deities."

The heads [of the Tâghoot] are five:

1. Iblees may the curse of Allâh be on him,
2. He who is worshipped whilst being pleased with this
3. He who calls people to worship him
4. A person who claims that he knows something from the future
5. The one who rules by that which Allâh has not revealed.

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The proof is the statement of Allâh the Exalted,

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{There is no compulsion in religion. Verily, the Right Path has become distinct from the wrong
path. Whoever disbelieves in Tâghoot and believes in Allâh, then he has grasped the most
trustworthy handhold that will never break. And Allâh is All-Hearer, All-Knower} [02:156]

This is the meaning of ‘Lâ ilâha illâ Allâh’

[FINAL WORDS]

In the ḥadeeth, "The head of the matter is Islâm, its pillar is Prayer and the top of its hump is
Jihâd in the way of Allâh" 1

Allâh is the One who truly has the Knowledge and may Allâh send His blessings on Muḥammad

and his family and companions.

  

1) Narrated by Mu’âdh ibn Jabal; Collected by Tirmidhi.

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