The Shahadah
The Shahadah begins with this declaration of belief.
La ilaha illa Allah
Allah comes from “Al-Ilah,” which comes from a root word meaning?
intense attachment of the heart
Abu Hurayrah narrated that whoever encompasses these will enter Paradise.
the 99 names of Allah
Allah divided mercy into 100 parts, leaving how many for Himself ?
99
This phrase means “Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
Wa anna Muhammad rasool Allah
This was the Prophet ﷺ’s source of greatest comfort.
Salah (prayer)
This entire surah is dedicated to explaining the name “Ar-Rahman.”
Surah Ar-Rahman
These three questions will be asked in the grave.
Who is your Lord? What is your Book? Who is your Prophet?
When asked why he prayed until his feet swelled, the Prophet ﷺ replied with this statement.
Should I not be a grateful servant?
Why does Allah wants us to reflect on His names
To mirror those qualities in our lives
Saying La ilaha illa Allah 100 times equals freeing this many slaves.
10
Ibn al-Qayyim explained that the name “Allah” begins and ends where in the body
Heart/Chest
After “Allah,” scholars say this is the most significant of Allah’s names
Ar-Rahman
On the Day of Judgment, nothing will be heavier on the scale than this statement.
La ilaha illa Allah
This Quranic phrase reminds us that Allah is greater than all our problems.
Allahu Akbar
Why is the name “Allah” is special ?
Because it cannot be used for anyone else.