Pillars of Islam – Shahadah & Salah

PUBLISHER’S NOTE

The religion of Islam leads to a life of peace and safety in this world and as well as in the Hereafter. To understand Islam, one should emphasize upon the basic belief and its principles. In this book, out of five pillars of Islam, Shahadah and Salāt have been dealt with to present the true significance of Islam and the effects of firm belief in all the aspects of human life.

Shahadah is the witness of believing in one and the true Creator — the Islamic Monotheism. This belief is the centre point of Islamic Faith. Accepting this belief means the negating of polytheism — the setting up of partners with Allah in all His Attributes. The belief in Islamic Monotheism creates a tremendous effect in a human being regarding all of his actions and motives.

Salat is the worship enjoined upon a believer, and it is a means of showing his obedience in words and deeds to his Lord and thus achieving His nearness. Through Salat a man acquires spiritual strength towards peace and happiness. It also keeps him away from evil deeds and sins.

We hope that the reader will benefit in his belief and deeds by studying this book and understanding the true aspects of Faith and worship.

Abdul Malik Mujahid

(General Manager)