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Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Universe. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him); His last messenger. The objective of
this Tape
(literature)
is to correct a false idea spread among those willing to adopt Islam
as their faith. Some people face difficulties on the basis of their
mistaken belief that entering into the Islamic fold requires an
announcement from the concerned person in the presence of high ranking
scholars or sheikhs, or reporting this act to the courts or other
authorities. It is also though that the act of accepting Islam,
should, as a condition, have a certificate issued by the authorities as
evidence to that effect. |
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We wish to clarify
that the whole matter is very easy and that none of the above conditions
or obligations are required. For Allah, the Almighty is above all
comprehension and knows well the secrets of all hearts. Nevertheless,
those who wish to adopt Islam as their religion are advice to
register them self is Muslim with the concerned governmental agency, as
this procedure may facilitate many matters for them including the
possibility of performing Hajj and Umrah. |
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If anyone has a real desire to be a Muslims and has the full conviction and strong belief that Islam, is the true religion ordained by Allah for all human beings, he should pronounce the "Shahada" (testimony of faith) without further delay. The Noble Qur-an is explicit in this regard, as Allah has stated: "Truly, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam." (Qur-an 3:19) In another verse of the Noble Qur-an, Allah has stated: "And
whosoever desires a religion - other than Islam, never will it be
accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who
are lost." (Qur-an, 3:85) |
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In addition, Islam is the only religion prevailing over. all other religions. Allah has stated in the Noble Qur-an: "And to thee We have sent the Scripture in truth (This Qur-an) confirming the Scripture that came before it, and a witness over it... (Qur-an, 5: 48) Muhammad, the Prophet of Allah (Peace Be Upon Him), said:
"Islam is based
on five pillars; testifying that there is no god worthy to be worshipped
but Allah,
that Muhammad
is the
messenger of
Allah
and His servant; performing the prayer; paying the Zakah
(The
purification due);
fasting the month of Ramadan; and performing Hajj." |
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The Shahada can be declared as follows: "ASH-HADU ANLAA ILAHA IL LA ALLAH, WA ASHHADU ANNA MUHAMMADAN ABDUHU WA RASUULUH."
The English translation
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