The Meaning of La ilaha illa Allah
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Question:
This brother from Sudan, Adam Abdullah, asks and says: What is the meaning of "La ilaha illa Allah" (There is no god but Allah)? Is saying it sufficient, or are deeds necessary?
Answer:
The meaning of "La ilaha illa Allah" is that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), because it consists of a negation and an affirmation. The negation is the denial of all deities other than Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He), and the affirmation is the affirmation of the oneness of worship for Allah (Mighty and Majestic) alone, with no partner. It is a great word, the word of sincerity, the key to the gate of Paradise, the firmest handhold, and the word of mindfulness of Allah. So it is a great word. Yes.
This brother from Sudan, Adam Abdullah, asks and says: What is the meaning of "La ilaha illa Allah" (There is no god but Allah)? Is saying it sufficient, or are deeds necessary?
Answer:
The meaning of "La ilaha illa Allah" is that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), because it consists of a negation and an affirmation. The negation is the denial of all deities other than Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He), and the affirmation is the affirmation of the oneness of worship for Allah (Mighty and Majestic) alone, with no partner. It is a great word, the word of sincerity, the key to the gate of Paradise, the firmest handhold, and the word of mindfulness of Allah. So it is a great word. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/131 — archive.org (10:51)
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