Correct pronunciation shahada in Arabic

#1 Abd ul-Mudjib

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Posted 02 February 2009 - 05:29 PM

Salam,

Can someone please explain how to pronounce the shahada in Arabic correctly or is there is a difference of opinion among the scholars?

Is it ashadu al-la ilaha ill'Allah etc. or is it ashadu an la ilaha ill'Allah etc.

Do you apply the rules of tajwid pronouncing the shahada, applying the hukm idghaam bi ghayri ghoennah here or do you pronounce the nun?

Your help please! If possible with reference.

Jazzak Allah,

H.

#2 Abd ul-Mudjib

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Posted 05 February 2009 - 09:00 PM

Salam,

Is there really nobody who can help out a new brother in need? There must be someone here who can help me.....

#3 Yahya

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Posted 13 February 2009 - 10:26 PM

In the Shafi'i school, the proper way to pronounce it is with the rules of tajweed. So you say, "ash-hadu al laa ilaaha ill Allah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadar rasool ullah"

By some opinions, the Salah is not valid unless it is pronounced by tajweed rules.

#4 Abd ul-Mudjib

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Posted 14 February 2009 - 10:28 PM

Salam,

Barakallahu fik brother Yahya. Do have a reference too if possible? Jazzak Allah!

Sincerely yours,

Salam,

Harun

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Posted 15 February 2009 - 02:54 AM

wa'alaykumussalaam,

This is mentioned in Bushraa al-Kareem, which is an explanation of al-Muqaddimah al-Hadramiyyah.

Specifically, it says that the mu'tamad of the school is that the Salat is invalid if you do not make idgham of the noon into the laam (ie. an laa ilaaha illallah --> al laa ilaaha illallah), as well as all other instances of idghaam.

It also mentions that ibn al-Qaasim held the opinion that it does NOT invalidate the prayer.

This discussion takes place in bab Sifat us-Salaat, during the explanation of the tashahhud al-Akheer being the 10th rukn of the Salat. In my copy, it's on page 211.