The Meaning of the Muslim and the Pillars of Islam
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Question:
His final question in this long letter is, in fact, asking about the meaning of "the Muslim," how one realizes this term, and what it means?
Answer:
The Muslim, as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) explained when Jibril asked himSunan an-Nasa'i 4990Sahih (Darussalam), has a path to this. These are the pillars of Islam, and the rest of the righteous deeds are all complements to these pillars. So Islam is submission to Allah through tawhid (the oneness of Allah), obedience to Him through obedience, and disavowal of shirk (associating partners with Allah) and its people. This is Islam. Yes.
His final question in this long letter is, in fact, asking about the meaning of "the Muslim," how one realizes this term, and what it means?
Answer:
The Muslim, as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) explained when Jibril asked him
"O Muhammad, tell me about Islam." He said: "It is to bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah [SWT] and that Muhammad [SAW] is the Messenger of Allah, to establish the Salah, to give Zakah, to fast Ramadan, and to perform Hajj to the House if you are able to bear the journey."
أخبرني عن الإسلام؟ قال أن تشهد أن لا إله إلا الله، وأن محمدا رسول الله، وتقيم الصلاة، وتؤتي الزكاة، تحج البيت إن استطعت
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/226 — archive.org (5:44)
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