The Status of Laa Ilaha Illallâh:

 

The Status of Laa Ilaha Illallâh

When they call to prayer, when they straighten the rows for prayer, during their sermons and conversations Muslims announce the phrase of Tawheed on all of those occasions; it is the phrase by which the earth and the heavens are raised; all of creation is created for this phrase, and with it Allâh sent His Messengers, revealed His Books, and legislated His Laws. The Scale and Book of deeds have been set up for it. By this phrase we distinguish between the believers and the disbelievers. And concerning the phrase of Tawheed all will be asked and held accountable for their deeds, some being rewarded and some punished.

The Qiblah and the swords of Jihad are both founded on this phrase, the phrase that is Allâh’s right upon all of His creatures. It is the phrase of Islam and the key to Paradise. On the Day of Judgment everyone will be asked regarding two matters:

1.      Whom did you worship?

2.      How did you answer the Messengers?

The first is answered by the realization of one knowing, affirming, and applying Laa Ilaha Illallâh. The second is answered by knowing, following and obeying the Messenger of Allâh (sallahu alayhi wa salâm)

Taken from “Explanation of Important Lessons…” page 101