Continuing our study of the fruits of eman, here are some additional fruits that spring from the tree of eman:

In Surah Fussilat, Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) says:

Translation: In the case of those who say, “Our Lord is Allah”, and, further, stand straight and steadfast, the angels descend on them [and say]: “Fear ye not, nor grieve! but receive the Glad Tidings of the Garden (of Bliss), the which ye were promised! (Surah Fussilat, verse 30)¹

Continuing our study of the fruits of eman, here are some additional fruits that spring from the tree of eman:

In Surah Nahl, Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) says:

Translation: Whoever works righteousness, man or woman, and has Faith, verily, to him will We give a new Life, a life that is good and pure and We will bestow on such their reward according to the best of their actions. (Surah Nahl, verse 97)¹

Continuing our study of the fruits of eman, here are some additional fruits that spring from the tree of eman:

In one hadith, the Prophet (صلي الله عليه وسلم) said: “How amazing is the situation of the believer. His affair is always for the best, and this is not true for anyone besides the believer. If good befalls him he is thankful and this is best for him. If ill befalls him he is patient and this is best for him.” [Sahih Muslim]^?

Continuing our study of the fruits of eman, here are some additional fruits that spring from the tree of eman:

In Surah Furqan, Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) says:

Translation: [Whoever] repents, believes, and works righteous deeds, Allah will change the evil of such persons into good, and Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful,” (Surah Furqan, verse 70)¹

Allah says in the Qur’an, in Surah Ibrahim:

Translation: Have you not seen how Allah has given the parable of a beautiful kalimah, like a beautiful tree whose roots are firmly established, and whose branches tower in the sky? It gives its fruits at all times by the permission of it’s Lord, and Allah sets forth parables for mankind in order that they may remember. (Surah Ibrahim, verse 24-25)¹

Allah says in the Qur’an, in Surah Ibrahim:

Translation: Have you not seen how Allah has given the parable of a beautiful kalimah, like a beautiful tree whose roots are firmly established, and whose branches tower in the sky? … Allah sets forth parables for mankind in order that they may remember. (Surah Ibrahim, verse 24-25)¹

When you give da’wah to atheists, give them five minutes of your time, then move on. If you can’t convince them in five minutes, you won’t be able to in five centuries.

As proof that you should focus your da’wah on other then atheists, consider the Qur’an. How many verses did Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) reveal to the Jews and Christians (People of the Book)? Countless. To the mushrikeen, the polytheistic Arabs? Dozens upon dozens. To the atheists? Three to seven.

Scholars of ‘aqeeda divide tawhid into three aspects: tawhid ar-rububiyyah, tawhid al-uloohiyyah, and tawhid al-asmaa wal sifat.

Tawhid Ar-Rububiyyah is the tawhid of Lordship. It pertains to Allah’s right as the Lord, and all that entails–the Creator, the Sustainer.

Tawhid Al-Uloohiyyah is the tawheed of worship. It pertains to Allah’s right to be worshipped, without any partners.

Tawhid Al-Asmaa wal Sifat is the tawheed of Allah’s names and attributes–such as that he is Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim.

‘Ibadah. We hear the word all the time. But what does it mean?

Linguistically, ‘ibadah means to show subserviance, or to be subserviant to.

From a shar’ee perspective, ‘ibadah has two meanings:

1. The spiritual conscience of the worshipper–what constitutes worship spiritually.
2. The actions–what consitutes worship in action.

And Ibn Tamiyyah says: “‘Ibadah includes all hidden and shown actions, statements, and beliefs beloved to Allah.”

Of actions, there are two types: natural and religious.

Allah blessed me with the opportunity to listen to Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, who specializes in Aqeeda, speak about shirk. Here’s what he said.

Question: What happens if you’re Muslim and you’ve committed shirk?

Answerer: Shaykh Yasir Qadhi

In the Qur’an, in many places, Allah says shirk is unforgivable.

Translation: Surely Allah does not forgive that anything should be associated with Him, and forgives what is besides that to whomsoever He pleases; and whoever associates anything with Allah, he devises indeed a great sin. (Surah Nisaa, verse 48)^{1, 2}