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The Requirements of Islam

The five "pillars" of Islam make up the framework of a Muslim's life, they are:

1. The 'Shahadah' or Declaration of Faith
To be a Muslim, one must believe in and pronounce words that mean, "There is no deity worthy of being worshipped except Allah and Muhammad is His slave and messenger."3 This declaration testifies that Allah exists, that He is unlike and superior to His creation and that none is worthy of worship but Him. It also testifies that He is the Creator and Proprietor of all that exists and Disposer of all affairs. Allah says in the Qur'an:

“No doubt! Verily, to Allah belongs whosoever is in the heavens and whosoever is in the earth. And those that worship and invoke others besides Allah, in fact follow not these associated-gods; they follow only a conjecture and they invent only lies.”[10:66]

The 'Shahadah' testifies that Muhammad is among the prophets who conveyed Allah's revelation to humankind. Allah says:

And We have not sent you (O Muhammad (alai-his-salâm)) except to all of humankind, as a giver of glad tidings and a Warner, but most people know not. [34:28]

In fact, it is stated in the Qur'an that Muhammad (alai-his-salâm) is the last of Allah's messengers. Allah says:

Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the last of the Prophets. [33:40]

The Qur'an also confirms that Muhammad's teachings are infallible and conveyed from Allah. Allah says:

Nor does he speak of (his own) desire. It is only an Inspiration that is inspired. [53:3-4]

Thus, the Qur'an, and Sunnah of the final prophet, are the basis of the religion, and they define every aspect of the Islamic way of life.
(alai-his-salâm - Peace be upon him)

2. The 'Salah', or Formal Obligatory Prayer
Prayer was practiced in some form throughout history by all prophets and their followers as an indispensable part of Allah's religion. Islam, the final message to humanity, considers prayer essential. A Muslim is required to pray five times daily within specified intervals, as taught by the Prophet (alai-his-salâm). These prayers are obligatory, and form a direct bond between the worshipper and his Creator. Islam does not call upon Muslims to merely perform this act of worship; rather; it wants of them to purify their souls. Allah says, regarding Prayer:

Indeed the prayer prevents [you] from licentiousness and [other] sins. [29:45]

3. 'Zakah' or Obligatory Annual Charity
The word "Zakah" means purification and growth. An important principle of Islam is that all things belong to Allah. Muslims are enjoined to earn and spend their wealth in ways that are acceptable to Allah. The divinely ordained system of Zakah is the right of Allah within His dominion. It is neither a charity nor a tax, but an obligation due from Muslims who possess wealth in excess of their basic needs. Thus, the difference between Zakah and tax is that a Muslim pays Zakah willfully and on their own accord; they are the ones who supervise its payment. Zakah is only due when a person has the minimum required amount, which varies with the type of wealth. Zakah cleanses a Muslim of greed, selfishness, base covetousness, and the love of this temporal world. Allah says:

And whosoever is saved from his own covetousness, such are they who will be the successful.[59:9]

It is the ideal way to meet the needs of the poorer sections of society without causing hardship to the wealthy.

4. 'Siyam' or Fasting
Allah has enjoined fasting upon the Muslims as He enjoined it upon previous nations. He, the Exalted, says:

O you who believe! Fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become the pious. [2:183]

Islamic fasting, which involves abstinence from eating, drinking, sexual intercourse and all prohibited habits such as smoking, is observed throughout the daylight hours of the lunar month of Ramadhan. When done in obedience to God's command, fasting teaches believers patience and self-control, as well as reminding them of their responsibility toward the millions of human beings who lack provisions or are victims of their unjust distribution. The month of fasting is accompanied by increased efforts toward good manners and righteous deeds, along with additional worship at night. Fasting is not a retreat from life; rather, it is a supplement to the Muslim's ordinary activities.

5. 'Hajj' or Pilgrimage
Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Makkah (in Saudi Arabia), is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for those who are physically and financially able to perform it. Allah says:

Pilgrimage to the House (i.e. the Ka'bah) is incumbent upon men for the sake of Allah, (upon) everyone who is able to undertake the journey to it. [3:97]

Nevertheless, millions of Muslims journey to Makkah each year from every corner of the globe, providing a unique opportunity for people of various nations to meet one another as guests of Allah. Hajj is an expression of pure faith and total submission to His command, and the pilgrim performs rites of unqualified obedience, seeking nothing but the acceptance of their efforts and forgiveness of their past sins. A person who has completed the Hajj returns with a fresh outlook on life, a purified soul and blessings from Allah.

Islamic Beliefs

The Islamic creed did not begin with the prophet hood of Muhammad (alai-his-salâm), nor was it invented by him. It is essentially the same message contained in previous divine scriptures and taught by all prophets of Allah. Islamic beliefs are eternal truths that neither change nor develop; they provide truths about Allah and His relationship with the visible and invisible aspects of the universe, about the reality of this life, man's role therein and what will become of him afterwards. The requirements, or "pillars", of the Islamic faith are: belief in Allah, in the angels created by Him, in His scriptures, in the prophets through whom His revelation was conveyed to humanity, in the eternal life after death and in Allah's perfect judgment and complete authority over human destiny.
(alai-his-salâm - Peace be upon him)

Belief in Allah
Monotheism is the essence of Islam, and it emphasizes the Oneness of Allah. Muslims believe in One eternal and unique God. He is the Creator of all that exists, yet He cannot be compared to anything of His creation. Muslims acknowledge that Allah alone is divine, that He alone is the Creator and Sustainer of creation. He is all-knowing and all-powerful, completely just and merciful. Allah is not part of His creation, nor is any of it a part of Him. The significance of exclusive divinity is no one and nothing in existence is worthy to be worshipped except Allah, the Creator and Sustainer of all things. In Islam, everything is built upon the Oneness of Allah. No act of worship has any meaning if the concept of monotheism is in any way compromised. The proper name of God is "Allah". He is the same God known to Christians, Jews and to people of other monotheistic faiths. Allah sent a series of messages to mankind through appointed prophets and messengers. Quite a few of them are familiar to people of Judeo-Christian background, such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and many others.

Belief in the Angels
Muslims believe that Angels exist. No one knows their exact number except Him. They obey Him, fulfill His commands, and guard over the universe and the creatures that dwell within it. They carry out the orders of Allah, from administration, observation, guarding and protecting the universe as well as its creatures, all according to Allah's Will and Order. Allah has revealed to us the names of some of the angels; for example, Gabriel, who was given the task of revelation, Michael, who has been assigned the task of directing rain and vegetation. There is also the Angel of Death, who has been given the task of collecting the souls at their appointed times.

Belief in the Scriptures
Muslims also believe in the original scriptures revealed by Allah, such as the Scriptures of Abraham and Moses, the Torah, the Psalms of David and the Gospel of Jesus. The final revelation to humanity is the Qur'an, which was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (alai-his-salâm). The Qur'an remains preserved and unchanged since the time of revelation in its original Arabic text. There is only one version of the Qur'an. It is recited and memorized by Muslims throughout the world. It contains the final message to humanity and legislation which both encompasses all spheres of human life and is also suited to all peoples and all times. Moreover, it contains numerous verses that speak of the universe, its components and phenomena - the earth, sun, moon, stars, mountains, wind, rivers and seas, plants, animals, as well as the successive stages of human embryonic development. One of the miracles of the Qur'an, and evidence of its divine origins, is that nothing within it contradicts any established scientific fact.

Belief in the Messengers
A Muslim is required to believe that Allah chose the finest amongst humanity to be Messengers whom He sent to His creation with specific legislations: to worship and obey Him and to establish His religion and His Oneness. Allah, the Almighty, says:

And We did not send any Messenger before you [O Muhammad (alai-his-salâm)] but We inspired him [saying]: none has the right to be worshipped but I (Allah), so worship Me (Alone and none else).[21:25]

last of the divinely appointed messengers was Prophet Muhammad (alai-his-salâm). To him was conveyed the final and complete revelation from Allah. All the prophets preached the same basic message: the worship of Allah alone. In essence, they all preached Islam, which means willing, peaceful submission to Allah, the one true God; Creator of the universe. The final prophet was sent by the Creator as a human model to be followed and obeyed. Prophet Muhammad (alai-his-salâm) exemplified the principles laid down in the Qur'an, and true Muslims strive to follow his noble example. His biography has been recorded in minute detail and is easily accessible for study. There is a complete, authentically narrated documentation of his sayings and practices which is the second source of Islamic legislation. It is complementary to the Qur'an and supplements it with additional details and clarification of meanings. This record contains the prophetic traditions referred to as the Sunnah. Scholars have carefully and painstakingly scrutinized the reliability of the transmitters of these traditions, and only those whose narrators are found to be completely reliable and sound are accepted.


Belief in the Last Day
Muslims believe that the life of this world will come to an end. Allah says:
Whatsoever is on it (i.e. the earth) will perish. [55:26]

The Day of Resurrection is the day when each individual will stand before Allah and be questioned about their deeds. The compensation for evil in the Hereafter is exact justice, while the compensation for good is much greater - comprehensive, multiple
rewards and complete satisfaction and happiness. People will be judged according to their degree of righteousness, and nothing else. Allah says:
Whoever brings a good deed shall have ten times the like thereof to his (or her) credit, and whoever brings an evil deed shall have only the recompense of the like thereof. [6:160]

A person is rewarded for merely intending to do good, even if they do not follow up that intention with action. Prophet Muhammad (alai-his-salâm) mentioned that
Allah said:

“Whoever intends to perform a good deed but does not do it, Allah records it for him as one good deed. If one intends to do a good deed and does it, Allah records for him the like thereof ten times, up to seven hundred times, to many
times. If one intends to do an evil deed, but does not do it, Allah records it for him as one good deed. If one intends to do an evil deed and does it, Allah records it only as one evil deed.” [Bukhari]


Belief in Predestination
Muslims believe in predestination, whether good or bad, which Allah has measured and ordained for all creatures according to His previous knowledge and as deemed suitable by His wisdom. Allah, the All-Knowing, knows everything that happened in the past, everything that is happening now and all that will happen in the future. Humankind has been given free will and the choice of whether or not to follow what Allah ordained. He has been given a mind with which he is able to reason and choose wisely.

10 amalan murah rezeki

Adapun kekayaan dan kejayaan boleh dicapai oleh sesiapa sahaja yang berusaha mendapatkannya, tetapi keberkatan daripada kejayaan itu amat penting bagi kita sebagai orang Islam. Seandainya kejayaan atau kekayaan itu menjauhkan diri kita daripada Allah SWT yang memberi nikmat kepada sekalian alam, sudah tentu tidak ada keberkatan disebalik kekayaan atau kejayaan itu.

Wahai saudara ku sekalian, ingatlah bahawa hidup didunia ini hanya untuk sementara sahaja. Akhiratlah yang kekal untuk selama-lamanya. Allah SWT tidak menghalang kita untuk mencari rezeki atau nikmat harta benda didunia ini, bahkan Allah menggalakkan kita untuk kuat bekerja dan menimba ilmu. Ilmu yang baik, harta yang diinfakkan ke jalan Allah, dan doa anak-anak yang soleh itu terus memberikan kita pahala walaupun setelah meninggal dunia.

Al-Quran itu adalah rujukan yang lengkap, pelbagai rahsia dan resepi-resepi kejayaan ada didalam nya. Cuma kita sahaja yang tidak mengkaji, memahami, mahupun menghayatinya. Alangkah baiknya jika kita sebagai umat Islam menjadikan Al-Quran itu panduan hidup yang sebenarnya dan bukan sahaja dibaca dengan penuh syahdu di majlis-majlis tilawah al-Quran.

Didalam al-Quran juga terdapat amalan-amalan yang dijanjikan rezeki yang melimpah dan datang dari jalan yang tidak disangka-sangka. Adapun amalan-amalan itu adalah seperti dibawah;

1 - Taubat/istigfar.
2 - Meledakkan Takwa
3 - Beridah kepada Allah SWT
4 - Mengeratkan Silaturrahim
5 - Berinfaq di jalan Allah
6 - Bersyukur
7 - Tawakkal
8 - Hijrah ke jalan Allah
9 - Memberi nafkah mereka yang menuntut Ilmu Syara'
10 - Doa, zikir, dan Al-Quran.

Adalah perlu diingatkan sekali lagi, Islam itu tidak melarang umat nya mencari harta yang banyak, tetapi biarlah harta itu dapat mendekatkan kita kepada yang Esa. Tidak ada gunanya harta setinggi gunung, jika diri kita dilaknati Allah. Gunakanlah jalan yang luruh untuk mendapatkan harta, buka jalan yang dilarang oleh syara' seperti riba, rasuah, judi, jual beli benda haram, mencuri, merompak dan sebagainya. Setiap apa yang kita lakukan, ingatlah bahawa Allah itu maha besar, Allah itu maha berkuasa, Allah itu pasti akan sentiasa bersama kita jika kita tidak melupakanNya.

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