Salamun
Alykum.
There is
no such thing as Five Pillars of Islam or Seven Pillars of Islam. As a
Muslim, we should read, understand and follow the Quran.
The
Quran confirms very clearly the correct Shahadah in the Sura
Muhammad and the corrupt Shahadah in the Sura Munafiqun. The
correct Shahadah bears the witness of God and the corrupt Shahadah bears
the witness of the messengership of Muhammad:
[Sura
Muhammad, 47:19] You shall know that: "There is no other god beside GOD,"
and ask forgiveness of your sins and the sins of all believing men and
women. GOD is fully aware of your decisions and your ultimate destiny.
[Sura
Munafiqun, 63:1] When the hypocrites come to you they say, "We bear
witness that you are the messenger of GOD." GOD knows that you are His
messenger, and GOD bears witness that the hypocrites are liars.
The
Quran cited the correct Shahadah in many verses of the Quran. The
correct Shahadah bears the witness of God only and no one else:
[2:255] GOD: there is no other god besides Him, the Living, the
Eternal. Never a moment of unawareness or slumber overtakes Him. To Him
belongs everything in the heavens and everything on earth. Who could
intercede with Him, except in accordance with His will? He knows their
past, and their future. No one attains any knowledge, except as He wills.
His dominion encompasses the heavens and the earth, and ruling them never
burdens Him. He is the Most High, the Great.
[3:6]
He is the One who shapes you in the wombs as He wills. There is no
other god besides Him; the Almighty, Most Wise.
[6:19]
Say, "Whose testimony is the greatest?" Say, "GOD's. He is the witness
between me and you that this Quran has been inspired to me, to preach it
to you and whomever it reaches. Indeed, you bear witness that there are
other gods beside GOD." Say, "I do not testify as you do; there is only
one god, and I disown your idolatry."
[16:2]
He sends down the angels with the revelations, carrying His commands, to
whomever He chooses from among His servants: "You shall preach that
there is no other god beside Me; You shall reverence Me."
[20:8]
GOD: there is no other god besides Him. To Him belong the most
beautiful names.
[20:14] "I am GOD; there is no other god beside Me. You shall
worship Me alone, and observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) to remember Me.
[20:98] Your only god is GOD; the One beside whom there is no other god.
His knowledge encompasses all things.
[23:91] GOD has never begotten a son. Nor was there ever any
other god beside Him. Otherwise, each god would have declared
independence with his creations, and they would have competed with each
other for dominance. GOD be glorified; far above their claims.
[23:116] Most exalted is GOD, the true Sovereign. There is no other god
beside Him; the Most Honorable Lord, possessor of all authority.
[27:26] GOD: there is no other god beside Him; the Lord with the
great dominion.
[28:70] He is the one GOD; there
is no other god beside Him. To Him belongs all praise in this first life,
and in the Hereafter. All judgment belongs with Him, and to Him you will
be returned.
[28:88] You shall not worship beside GOD any other god. There is no
other god beside Him. Everything perishes except His presence.
To Him belongs all sovereignty, and to Him you will be returned.
[35:3]
O people, remember GOD's blessings upon you. Is there any creator other
than GOD who provides for you from the heaven and the earth? There is
no other god beside Him. How could you deviate?
[37:35] When they were told, "Laa Elaaha Ella Allah [There is no other
god beside GOD]," they turned arrogant.
[38:65]
Say, "I warn you; there is no other god beside GOD, the One, the Supreme.
[39:6]
He created you from one person, then created from him his mate. He sent
down to you eight kinds of livestock. He creates you in your mothers'
bellies, creation after creation, in trimesters of darkness. Such is GOD
your Lord. To Him belongs all sovereignty. There is no other god beside
Him. How could you deviate?
[40:3]
Forgiver of sins, acceptor of repentance, strict in enforcing retribution,
and possessor of all power. There is no other god beside Him. To
Him is the ultimate destiny.
[44:8]
There is no other god beside Him. He controls life and death; your
Lord and the Lord of your ancestors.
[47:19] You shall know that: "There is no other god beside GOD,"
and ask forgiveness of your sins and the sins of all believing men and
women. GOD is fully aware of your decisions and your ultimate destiny.
[59:22] He is the One GOD; there is no other god beside Him. Knower
of all secrets and declarations. He is the Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
[59:23] He is the One GOD; there is no other god beside Him. The
King, the Most Sacred, the Peace, the Most Faithful, the Supreme, the
Almighty, the Most Powerful, the Most Dignified. GOD be glorified; far
above having partners.
[64:13] GOD: there is no other god besides Him. In GOD the
believers shall trust.
[73:9]
Lord of the east and the west; there is no other god beside Him.
You should choose Him as your advocate.
The
Quran rejects the corrupt Shahadah in many verses of the Quran.
The reasons are stated very clearly:
[63:1]
When the hypocrites come to you they say, "We bear witness that you are
the messenger of GOD." GOD knows that you are His messenger, and GOD bears
witness that the hypocrites are liars.
[4:79]
Anything good that happens to you is from GOD, and anything bad that
happens to you is from you. We have sent you as a messenger to the
people, and GOD suffices as witness.
[4:166] But GOD bears witness concerning what He has revealed to you;
He has revealed it with His knowledge. And the angels bear witness as
well, but GOD suffices as witness.
[13:43] Those who disbelieved will say, "You are not a messenger!" Say,
"GOD suffices as a witness between me and you, and those who possess
knowledge of the scripture."
[17:96] Say, "GOD suffices as a witness between me and you. He is
fully Cognizant of His worshipers, Seer."
[46:8]
When they say, "He fabricated this," say, "If I fabricated this, then you
cannot protect me from GOD. He is fully aware of everything you scheme.
He suffices as a witness between me and you. He is the Forgiver, Most
Merciful."
The
Quran clearly indicates who cherish the correct Shahadah and why
they cherish it:
[3:18]
GOD bears witness that there is no god except He, and so do the angels
and those who possess knowledge. Truthfully and equitably, He is the
absolute god; there is no god but He, the Almighty, Most Wise.
[6:19]
Say, "Whose testimony is the greatest?" Say, "GOD's. He is the
witness between me and you that this Quran has been inspired to me, to
preach it to you and whomever it reaches. Indeed, you bear witness that
there are other gods beside GOD." Say, "I do not testify as you do; there
is only one god, and I disown your idolatry
The
Quran also clearly indicates who cherish the corrupt Shahadah and
why they cherish it:
[39:45] When GOD ALONE is mentioned, the hearts of those who do not
believe in the Hereafter shrink with aversion. But when others are
mentioned beside Him, they become satisfied.
[37:35] When they were told, "Laa Elaaha Ella Allah [There is no other god
beside GOD]," they turned arrogant.
[37:36] They said, "Shall we leave our gods for the sake of a crazy poet?"
[37:37] In fact, he has brought the truth, and has confirmed the
messengers.
[37:38] Most assuredly, you will taste the most painful retribution.
[37:39] You are requited only for what you have done.
[37:40] Only GOD's servants who are absolutely devoted to Him alone (will
be saved).
[40:12] This is because when GOD ALONE was advocated, you disbelieved, but
when others were mentioned beside Him, you believed. Therefore, GOD's
judgment has been issued; He is the Most High, the Great.
The
"first pillar of Islam", the Shahada, is severely corrupted. The majority
of us reject the correct Shahadah preached by the Prophet Muhammad. The
name of the Prophet Muhammad and the name of Caliph Ali have been added
against their will to the correct Shahadah. The majority of us have
deserted the Quran.
[25:27] The day will come when the transgressor will bite his hands (in
anguish) and say, "Alas, I wish I had followed the path with the
messenger.
[25:28] "Alas, woe to me, I wish I did not take that person as a friend.
[25:29] "He has led me away from the message after it came to me. Indeed,
the devil lets down his human victims."
[25:30] The messenger said, "My Lord, my people have deserted this Quran."
Thank
you and may God guide me,
Muhammed
Irtaza
Source:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/progressive-muslim/ group.