OSM01 5 Basic Duties of a Muslim

ARTICLE 01 – 5 BASIC DUTIES OF A MUSLIM www.owhsomuslim.com by OwhSoMuslim.com TITLE: 5 BASIC DUTIES OF A MUSLIM ARTICLE 01 – 10/10/2010 CATEGORY: DEEN / AKIDAH Please spread and share this article! Please go to ww.owhsomuslim.com for further details on sharing policies. :) DO NOT RE-PRINT FOR PERSONAL PROFIT MAKING OR FOR SIMILAR PURPOSES. © Illy Muzliza & Ummu Nana / Owh So Muslim steadfast in as-salat and give zakat.owhsomuslim. This is truly the eternal religion [ Al-Bayyina 98:5 ] . and Muhammad is His Messenger. “Ash-hadu an-laa Ilaaha illa-Allaah . be uprightly devoted to His religion.com 01 : To testify that there is no God but Allah & Muhammad is the Messenger This is the MOST basic duty a Muslim should do. wa-ash-hadu anna Muhammadar-Rasul-ullah” There is no God but ALLAH and Muhammad is the messenger of ALLAH Related verses from the Quran:     “To all the Messengers that were sent before you We revealed that I am the only God to be worshipped” [ Al-Anbiya 21:25] “Your lord has ordained that you must not worship anything other than Him” [ Al-Isra 17:23 ] “Take only what the Messenger gives to you and desist from what he forbids you [ Al-Hashr 59:7 ] “They were only commanded to worship ALLAH . which is to utter and believe that there is no God than Allah.ARTICLE 01 – 5 BASIC DUTIES OF A MUSLIM www. w.a.) : One day while The Prophet (s.com Related hadiths:  Narrated by Anas (r.w) replied.a.a. “What is faith?” The Prophet (s. to pay the zakat and to observe fasts during the month of Ramadhan.w) said : “Whoever said La ilaha illallah (none has the right to be worshipped but ALLAH) and has in his heart good (faith) equal to the weight of an atom will be taken out of hell” [ Al-Bukhari : volume 001. His Apostles.a. His angels. and to believe in Resurrection.owhsomuslim. “To worship ALLAH Alone and none else.w) was sitting in the company of some people. Book 002 hadith # 050 ]  . “Faith is to believe in ALLAH.) replied.ARTICLE 01 – 5 BASIC DUTIES OF A MUSLIM www.a.” [ Al-Bukhari : volume 01. (the angel) Gabriel came and asked. (the) meeting with Him.” Then he further asked. to offer prayers perfectly.): The Prophet (s. “What is Islam?” The Prophet (s.a. Book 02 hadith # 044 ] As part of a longer hadith narrated by Abu Hurairah(r. undoubtedly.a.w.” [ Al-Ankabut 29 : 45 ] “Pay due attention to your prayers.” [Fath-ul-Bari . prayers keeps one away from indecency and evil.w) : “Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way.) : I asked The Prophet (s. It is the greatest act of worshipping ALLAH. especially the middle prayer and stand up while praying. vol 1]  . hadith 527 ] Narrated by Abu Hurairah (r.a. Is it.a. the dearest deed to Allah! Related verses from the Quran:  “(Muhammad). pg 102.owhsomuslim. the nights. 01.a. [ AI-Baqarah 2: 238 ]  Related hadiths:  Narrated by ‘Abdullah (r.com 02: Pray 5 times a day Every Muslim should know that the 5 daily prayers are not merely exercise-like movements. And ALLAH knows the (deeds) that you do. recite to them what has been revealed to you in the Book and be steadfast in prayer. but it’s a holy act of worshiping Allah. So you should not be extremists but try to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded. Book 009.ARTICLE 01 – 5 BASIC DUTIES OF A MUSLIM www.) : The Prophet (s. in obedience to ALLAH”.) “Which deed is the dearest to ALLAH?” He replied “To perform the (daily compulsory) Salat at their (early) stated fixed times. [Al-Bukhari Vol. and gain strength by worshipping in the mornings. the more you will receive in the future. Related verses from the Quran:  “And offer prayers perfectly and pay zakah. book 2. steadfast in prayer and pay zakah. and Insyallah.ARTICLE 01 – 5 BASIC DUTIES OF A MUSLIM www.” [Al. hadith # 028 ] . be uprightly devoted to His religion.a ): A person asked The Prophet (s.” [Al-Baqarah 2 : 110 ] “They were only commanded to worship ALLAH.) “ What sort of deeds in or (what qualities of) Islam are good? “ He replied “To feed (the poor) and greet those whom you know and those whom you don’t know. The more you give.Bukhari vol 1.com 03: Pay zakah to help deserving needy people Paying zakah helps purify the soul of a righteous Muslim.w.owhsomuslim. You will receive a good reward from ALLAH for all your good works. Allah promises that. This is truly the eternal religion” [Al-Bayyina 98:5 ]  Related hadith:  Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Amr (r. ALLAH is Well-aware of what you do.a. 03.a) : The Prophet (s. as it helps cleanse the soul (and the tummy from eating too much).w. fasting has been made mandatory for you as it was made mandatory for the people before you so that you may achieve taqwa” [Al-Baqara 2:183 ] Related hadiths:  Narrated by Abu Hurairah (r. Book 030 hadith # 1896 ]  . After their entry the gate will be closed and nobody will enter through it.001.) said “Whoever observes fasting during the month of Ramadhan out of sincere faith.) said “ There is a gate in Paradise called Ar-Raiyyan. book 002 hadith # 038 ] Narrated by Sahl (r.a.a. and hoping to attain ALLAH’s rewards. and none except them will enter through it.ARTICLE 01 – 5 BASIC DUTIES OF A MUSLIM www.com 04: To fast in the month of Ramadhan Fasting in Ramadhan! Only the true believers are able to see how joyous and blessed the act of fasting is! Fasting in the month of Ramadhan is compulsory to every breathing Muslim.w. Related verse from the Quran:  “Believers.owhsomuslim.” [ Al-Bukhar i vol.” [ Al-Bukhari Vol. and those who observe Saum (fasts) will enter through it on the Day of Resurrection and none except them will enter through it will be said ‘Where are those who used to observe Saum (fasts)?’ They will get up.a) : The Prophet (s. then all his past sins will be forgiven. 2.) said “ Whoever performs Hajj for ALLAH’s sake only and does not have sexual relations with his wife.” [ Al-Bukhari Vol.a.w. so if you haven’t done your Hajj. start planning! Related verses from the Quran:  “Those who have the means and ability have a duty to ALLAH to visit the House and perform the Hajj (pilgrimage) rituals.) : The Prophet (s. free from all sins) as if he was born anew .a. basic duty of a Muslim. Book 025.w.) :The Prophet (s.owhsomuslim. The unbelievers should know that ALLAH is independent of all creatures. it is only applicable to those who is able to undertake the journey to it.” [Al-Baqara 2 : 196 ]  Related hadiths:  Narrated by Abu Hurairah (r. The pilgrimage is indeed a holy journey.com 05: To go on the pilgrimage to Mecca during Hajj season Eventho’ Hajj is one of the main. hadith 1521 ]  . and does not do evil or sins.a.ARTICLE 01 – 5 BASIC DUTIES OF A MUSLIM www.” [ Al-i-Imran 3: 97 ] “Complete the Hajj and Umrah (two parts of the rituals of pilgrimage to Mecca) in obedience to ALLAH.) said : “From one Umrah to another is expiation of sins for what is between them and HAJJ Mabrur has no reward except Paradise. then he will return ( after Hajj.a.” [Muslim 4/107 ] Narrated by Abu Hurairah (r.