I was born a Muslim, but have the odd wrong thought about Allah. Do I need to re-take my Shahada?

Question

I am worried about whether or not I am a Muslim or not. I am quite practising, pray 5 times a day, wear hijab, but do not know if all my actions will be accepted unless I take the Shahada again, because of some of my thoughts about Allah (SWT) and the Prophet (Peace be upon him)>

Please help me out! Thank You!!

Answer 1

Salamu3likum, I don't think you need to. Just say "a3ootho billahee min al shaytan il rajeem", perhaps go make wudu' and pray 2 raka3at. you say the shehada in the raka3at anyway. :)

It wouldn't hurt to take the shehada either, but I don't think it's that necessary since they are thoughts and not actions.

Here's a website with the almost same question

http://qa.sunnipath.com/issue_view.asp?HD=7&ID=3427&CATE=17



Good luck :)

Answer 2

Is Islam a Birthright? But, first, think for a while: What does the word ‘Muslim’, which we all use so often, really mean? Can a person a Muslim simply because he is the son or grandson of a Muslim? Is a Muslim born a Muslim just as a Hindu Brahman’s son is a Brahman, or an Englishman’s son is born an Englishman, or a white man’s son is born a white man, or a *****’s son is born a *****? Are ‘Muslims’ a race, a nationality or a caste? Do Muslims belong to the Muslim Ummah like Aryans belong to the Aryan race? And, just as a Japanese is a Japanese because he is born in Japan, is a Muslim similarly a Muslim by being born in a Muslim country? Your answer to these questions will surely be: No. A Muslim does not become truly a Muslim simply because he is born a Muslim. A Muslim is not a Muslim because he belongs to any particular race; he is a Muslim because he follows Islam. If he renounces Islam, he ceases to be a Muslim. Any person, whether a Brahman or a Rajput, an Englishman or a Japanese, a white or a black, will, on accepting Islam, become a full member of the Muslim community; while a person born in a Muslim home may be expelled from the Muslim community if he gives up following Islam, even though he may be a descendant of the prophet, an Arab or Pathan. Such will surely be your answer to my question. This establishes that the greatest gift of Allah which you enjoy-that of being a Muslim-is not something automatically inherited from your parents, which remains yours for life by right irrespective of your attitudes and behaviour. It is a gift which you must continually strive to deserve if you want to retain it; if you are indifferent to it, it may be taken away from you, God forbid. No Mere Verbal Profession You agree that we become Muslims only by accepting Islam. But what does acceptance of Islam mean? Does it mean that whoever makes a verbal profession-‘I am a Muslim’ or ‘I have accepted Islam’-becomes a true Muslim? Or does it mean that, just as a Brahman worshipper may recite a few words of Sanskrit without understanding them, a man who utters some Arabic phrases without knowing their meaning becomes a Muslim? What reply will you give to this question? You Cannot but answer that accepting Islam means that Muslims should consciously and deliberately accept what has been taught by the Prophet Muhammad, blessings and peace be on him, and act accordingly. People who do not so behave are not Muslims in the true sense. No Islam Without Knowledge

Answer 3

In The Name Of Allah The Most Beneficent Most Merciful



Sister stay steadfast on the way of Allah because we are only here for a short time. If you feel like re-taking your Shahada by all means do it.



But firstly the action comes in the heart. You know that there is no god worthy of worship other than Allah and Muhammed saw is His Messenger so hold yourself firmly on the rope of Allah.



Keep up your prayers and be patient. Make a lot of du'a, verily the help of Allah is near. Keep close company with Muslim friends. Stay away from sins in the blessed month of Ramadhan.



Read the Qur'an a lot

Allah says:

1.This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah 2. Who believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them. [Qur'an 2:1-2]



May Allah keep you steadfast in His religion and may Allah help you overcome any hardships you might have.

Answer 4

Actually there's no reason to make you worry. All you've experience is a thought from Satan. Just ignore these thougts and say "Aotho billah" (means I ask charm/help from God) when you are attacked by these thoughts.



You may have more information and care in your local Masjed (mosque), or nearest Islamic centre.



Wish you the best ..



Good Luck.

Answer 5

Sister,

may you read this hadith from sahih Muslim,,

it shows what happened to you and how ALLAH (SWT) & his Prophet PBUH answered!



It is narrated on the authority of Ibn 'Abbas: When this verse: "Whether you disclose that which is in your mind or conceal it, Allah will call you to account according to it" (ii 284), there entered in their minds something (of that fear) such as had never entered their hearts (before). The Apostle (may peace be upon him) observed: Say: We have heard and obeyed and submitted ourselves. He (the reporter) said: Allah instilled faith in their hearts and He revealed this verse: "Allah burdens not a soul beyond its capacity. It gets every good that it earns and it suffers every ill that it earns. Our Lord, call us not to account if we forget or make a mistake. He the (Lord) said: I indeed did it. Our Lord! do not lay on us a burden as Thou didst lay on those before us. He (our Lord) said: I indeed did it. And pardon us, have mercy on us. Thou art our Protector" (ii. 286). He said: I indeed did it.



and repeating the shehada will not harm u sister.

Answer 6

While it would be far from me to ever suggest that ones belief system is flawed, even if that were to be true. I would go so far as to suggest a re-examination of that. God has been known in the past to speak directly to our Spirit, and apply correction in that realm, and continues to do so in the present as well. Allow me to offer the scenario that this is perhaps the case for you. It certainly warrants further investigation, as this remains a major avenue of communication, if not the one preferred. I wish you success, and pray that the Truth be revealed to you in your endeavor. Peace and be well.

Answer 7

You need to embrace Jesus in your faith as He is the son of God/Allah. Jesus was 700 years before MO found his Allah. Jews lived 2700 yrs in Jerusalem before the Palestine's parked on the west bank. Just history not emotions. Blessings on understanding to be placed upon you.

Answer 8

it is natural for a human to be curious about your religion but trust what the quraan has written and what the prphet (peace be upon him) has told us about islam. there is no harm in retaking your shahada

Answer 9

Being a Christian, I might not know enough about Islam, but I do know that having doubts about God only made my faith in Him stronger once He answered my doubts. Being inquisitive in your spirituality isn't bad, because it makes you want to explore deeper, just as long as it doesn't make you angry or frustrated about life.

Answer 10

its great to see people like you :) deer you already make the shahada in the prayer



you are muslim :)



may GOD guide you to his best



BR

basem

Answer 11

You were not born a muslim anymore than I was born a football fan.If I had adopted you at birth would you be a muslim if I had told you nothing about Islam?.

Answer 12

If allah is going to judge you based on whether you say a few words or not, I think you're better off without him

Answer 13

Dear Brother/Sister



You worry too much.



Remember, we are human beings and we have no control over our thoughts. But praise be to Allah, we are not judged for our evil thoughts but only for our evil actions! (Unless these are actions of the heart such as jealousy, hatred etc).



But, tell me brother/sister, shouldnt we as Muslims always ASSUME THE BEST about Allah subhana wa taala?



Listen to what the Most Truthful of men, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had to say on this:



Jâbir b. `Abd Allah al-Ansârî relates that he heard Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said three days before his death: "None of you should ever die except while assuming the best about Allah." [Sahîh Muslim (5125)]



The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "When you beseech Allah in supplication, be convinced that He will answer you." [Sunan al-Tirmidhî (3401)]



The Prophet (peace be upon him) related to us that Allah says: "I am as My servant thinks of Me. I am with him when he remembers Me. If he mentions Me within himself, I mention him within Myself. If he mentions Me in an assembly, I mention him in a better assembly. If he comes near to Me a handspan, I come near to him the distance of a cubit. If he comes near to Me the distance of a cubit, I come near to him the distance of two outspread arms. If he comes to Me walking, I come to him running." [Sahîh al-Bukhârî (6856) and Sahîh Muslim (4832)]



It is wrong for any Muslim to think ill of Allah. A Muslim should always assume the best about his Lord. As long as the Muslim is striving to engage in good deeds, he should expect the best outcome: that Allah will accept his good deeds; that Allah from His grace will forgive him; and that Allah will bless him to live out his life, until its conclusion, upon faith.



Think about these words. The first thing Allah calls us towards is to have a positive outlook about Him under all circumstances, since He will be as His servant thinks of Him. Allah will relate to the person the way the person expects Him to. When the servant assumes the best about his Lord and pins his hopes on his Lord's providence, his Lord will not disappoint him. Allah will never let his good deeds go unrewarded. When the servant beseeches Allah, he believes that his prayer will be answered. When he sincerely repents for a sin, he trusts that Allah will forgive him. When he performs a virtuous deed, he assumes that Allah will accept it form him and reward him for it. All of this is part of assuming the best about Allah.



and there is absolutely no reason to declare your shahadah again!



Dear Brother/Sister in Islam, have a look at this wonderful video. may you benefit from it ameen.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58g-ZNWxv20



Never lose hope in Allah!



May this ramadan be your best ramadan ever ameen.



Regards and Salam

Haroon.



http://www.islamtoday.com/showme2.cfm?cat_id=31&sub_cat_id=1762

Answer 14

from grandpa/ Imam

I renew my Shadaha everyday

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if you have question, ask

Answer 15

Perhaps a lobomoty is in order.



It's difficult to be a muslim when you have a reasonably good mind, itsn't it?

Answer 16

Spunky is correct

Plus, you were not born muslim - you WERE MADE Muslim