The 8 conditions of لا إله إلا الله are as follows:
عِلْمٌ يَقِينٌ وَإِخْلَاصٌ وَصِدْقُكَ مَعْ …
مَحَبَّةٍ وَانْقِيَادٍ والقبولِ لَهَا
وَزِيدَ ثَامِنُهَا الْكُفْرَانُ مِنْكَ بِمَا …
سٍوَى الْإِلهِ مِنَ الْأَشْيَاءِ قَدْ أُلِهَا
1. KNOWLEDGE (to know what this statement means)
2. CONVICTION (to be absolutely certain of what it entails)
3. SINCERITY (to say it solely for Allah’s sake)
4. TRUTHFULNESS (we must say it honestly and actually mean it, as opposed to hypocrisy)
5. LOVE (the believer must love this statement and what it entails)
6. SUBMISSION (physical enactment of the shahadah – submitting to Allah’s commands)
7. ACCEPTANCE (accepting the implications of this statement with the heart and tongue)
8. DENIAL OF ALL OTHER DEITIES
Sheikh Fawzan hafidhahullah says: “Whoever breaches any of these conditions, the testimony of لا إله إلا الله will not benefit them…so these are the 8 conditions which must be actualiser…for لا إله إلا الله is not mere letters uttered by the tongue.”
Discover authentic Quranic and Hadith references on Salah for pure, correct Islamic worship Read More
Discover the pivotal roles of Khadijah, Aisha, and other remarkable women who shaped Islamic history through their leadership, intellect, and… Read More
Explore Islam's core beliefs, practices, and views on modern issues through answers to frequently asked questions. Dispel myths and gain… Read More
Discover how modern Muslims can balance faith and contemporary life using the Salaf methodology. Tackle cultural integration, identity, and staying… Read More
Discover how forgiveness in Islam, guided by the Quran and Hadiths, can heal your heart and bring peace to your… Read More
Discover the astonishing scale, state-of-the-art facilities, and meticulous organization of Masjid Haram—a true marvel of faith and modern ingenuity Read More