Bism Ellah Ar Rahman Arraheem
Praise be to Allah, best prayer and peace be upon His Messenger Mohamed Ibn Abdullah. May Allah be my Aid here and always.
Due to the major importance of this issue, we prefer not to get emotional about it specially under the attitude both of u are adopting. I will simply take it that I am addressing a non muslim. I really prefer people to be open and honest no need to dress up in a garment that is not yours. U may simply come and say ok I am here to attack Islam. We see u every day in different forms we have no problem Alhamdulelah. As such Insh a Allah we will tackle the points one at a time according to our perception not yours in the way that best serves the purpose. Of course in this we are seeking Allah’s close guidance and support in order to state the correct word in the proper position.
a. will that person know who Allah is and what He has commanded him/her and mankind to do?
b. Will that person know how to take shahada?
c. will that person know how to practice righteousness/justice?
d. <b>will that person know how to call upon/pray to Allah?
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Although lul has a totally different idea about salat thinking it is a more of a metaphore rather than a physical ritual. Let me take this chance Insh a Allah to explain it, not only to u, but rather to any member who happens to pass by here.
The person shall certainly know that Salat is commanded on us with certain movements and timings as well just as follows:
“And (remember) when We made the House (the Ka'bah at Makkah) a place of resort for mankind and a place of safety. And take you (people) the Maqam (place) of Ibrahim (Abraham) [or the stone on which Ibrahim (Abraham) stood while he was building the Ka'bah] as a place of prayer (for some of your prayers, e.g. two Rak'at after the Tawaf of the Ka'bah at Makkah), and We commanded Ibrahim (Abraham) and Isma'il (Ishmael) that they should purify My House (the Ka'bah at Makkah) for those who are circumambulating it, or staying (I'tikaf), <b>or bowing or prostrating themselves (there, in prayer).” (Quran 2: 125)
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Note the movements mentioned here including bowing and prostration
“O Mary! "Submit yourself with obedience to your Lord (Allah, by worshipping none but Him Alone) <b>and prostrate yourself, and Irkaa'i (bow down etc.) along with Ar-Raaki'oon (those who bow down etc.)."
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note that salat in its form as we perform it, was also ordained on the preceding nations.
“When you have finished As-Salaat (the prayer - congregational), remember Allah standing, sitting down, and lying down on your sides, but when you are free from danger, perform As-Salaat (Iqaamat as Salaat). <b>Verily, the prayer is enjoined on the believers at fixed hours. “ (Quran 4:103)
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“Guard strictly (five obligatory) <b>AsSalawat (the prayers) especially the middle Salat (i.e. the best prayer 'Asr).
</b>And stand before Allah with obedience [and do not speak to others during the Salat (prayers)].” (Quran 2:238)
A clear indication of a necessity to establish and perform Salat including a middle one of course in timing
" And those who guard their Salat (prayers) well,” (Quran 70:34)
But what is more important is that according to the following Ayahs he/she will also realize the importance of the role the Messenger plays in our life, thus, he will Insh a Allah search to know more about the second pillar in Islam which is Salat, till he finds out he /she will be execused.:
<b>“The only saying of the faithful believers, when they are called to Allah (His Words, the Qur'an) and His Messenger, to judge between them, is that they say: "We hear and we obey."
</b> And such are the prosperous ones (who will live forever in Paradise).* And whosoever obeys Allah and His Messenger, fears Allah, and keeps his duty (to Him), such are the successful ones.” (Quran 24:51-52)
“<b>And perform AsSalat (IqamatasSalat), and give Zakat and obey the Messenger
</b>(Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) that you may receive mercy (from Allah)." Quran 24:56)
This Ayah not only confirms how important to obey the Messenger but also settles the confusion of Lul regarding Zakat. It is not a metaphoric purification, although the ritual does bear this sense. It purifies our money. But as clearly stated in the Ayah saying atou which means give. Therefore something will be giving. What would be given is detailed through the Messenger salla Allah a`lyhee wa sallam.
“Make not the calling of the Messenger (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) among you as your calling of one another. Allah knows those of you who slip away under shelter (of some excuse without taking the permission to leave, from the Messenger). And let those who oppose the Messenger's (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) commandment (i.e. his Sunnah legal ways, orders, acts of worship, statements, etc.) (among the sects) beware, lest some Fitnah (disbelief, trials, afflictions, earthquakes, killing, overpowered by a tyrant, etc.) befall them or a painful torment be inflicted on them.” (Quran 24: 63)
If u r unable to understand after all this, then u don’t want to understand. As I stated above Insh aAllah we are dedicating this effort for any member who needs to understand such is s ue.
Again I think it is better to lower the challenging tone, we face non Muslims everyday, and such attitude does not take anywhere.
Alhamdulelah Lord of the World and prayer and peace be upon His Messenger