The Declaration of Faith Intercedes in the Sight of Allah (s.w.t.)
بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ Shaykh ‘Utsman Nuri Tufbas wrote, in “Islam, Spirit, & Form”, that the declaration of faith serves as a great intercessor for its servants in the sight of Allah ( s.w.t. ). It effectively serves until the servant is redeemed. “There is no god but Allah” means constant awareness of it, and feeling it deep in the heart. The declaration, “There is no god but Allah”, that is pronounced truly, and sincerely, is superior to all other forms of worship. The messages and invitations of all prophets are encapsulated in this declaration. It is the backbone of all true religion. Allah ( s.w.t. ) Says: سُوۡرَةُ الاٴنبیَاء وَمَآ أَرۡسَلۡنَا مِن قَبۡلِكَ مِن رَّسُولٍ إِلَّا نُوحِىٓ إِلَيۡهِ أَنَّهُ ۥ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّآ أَنَا۟ فَٱعۡبُدُونِ (٢٥) And We sent no messenger before you, but We Inspired him, (saying), “There is no God save Me (Allah), so worship Me.” (Surah al-Anbiya’:25) ...