Shahadah: the Muslim statement of faith
I can explain what the Shahadah is as part of the Five Pillars.
Shahadah: the Muslim statement of faith
I can explain what the Shahadah is as part of the Five Pillars.
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Key learning points
- 'Sharia' means 'the straight path' and halal actions are those that are permitted for Muslims.
- The Five Pillars are important practices for both Sunni and Shi'a Muslims.
- The Shahadah is the declaration of faith for Muslims and forms part of the Five Pillars.
- The Shahadah states that there is only one God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God.
Keywords
Halal - actions or things which are permitted within Islam, such as eating permitted foods
Haram - any actions or things which are forbidden within Islam, such as eating forbidden foods
Shahadah - the statement of faith in Islam
Shariah - a set of moral and religious rules that guide Muslims, based on the teachings of the Qur'an and the Hadith
Common misconception
The Shahadah is only said by Sunni Muslims.
The Shahadah is important to all Muslims, but some Shi'a Muslims also state that 'Ali is a friend of Allah' in addition to the statement that Sunni Muslims say.
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