Oh messenger of Allah tell me something about Islam.
Say’ I believe in Allah, then be upright
& steadfast
2 concepts from this advice
- Tahweed:
- Obedience:
Astaqeem (steadfastness) linguestics
It’s the opposite of crookedness. Be upright
Ibn al-Qayyim’s 5 conditions to achieve (استقامة) in deeds
Ibn al-Qayyim’s 5 conditions to achieve (استقامة) in deeds:
- The act should be done for the sake of Allah alone (ikhlas).
It should be done on the basis of knowledge (‘ilm).
Performing ibadah should be in the same manner that they have been commanded.
To do it in the best way possible.
Restricting oneself to what is lawful while performing those deeds
- Factors that lead to weakings in istaqueem (steadfastness)
Committing sins
b. Shirk (associating partners with Allah)
c. Nifaq (Hypocrisy)
d. Bida
2 driving factors with us
The ruh
The nafs
What’s tawheed
Profess your belief and conviction in Allah
Give example of obedience
. The sunnah is the perfect manifestation of thi
