“They are the ones who believe, and whose hearts find peace in the remembrance of Allah. Indeed, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find true peace.”
“La ilaha illa Allah” — the declaration of Tawhid — means: There is no god worthy of worship except Allah. It is among the most sublime and noble statements a person can utter.
This is the essence of faith, the foundation of Islam, the pillar of belief. Whoever truly understands it and embraces it with sincerity will attain salvation.
Its virtue and significance in the faith surpass any description. It carries boundless light and spiritual power — a sanctuary for the heart, a guide for conduct.
It is narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
“Whoever sincerely recites one hundred times in a day: ‘There is no god but Allah, the One, without partner; to Him belongs all dominion, to Him all praise, and He has power over all things,’ will earn a reward equivalent to freeing ten slaves; one hundred good deeds will be recorded in their account, and one hundred sins will be erased; and they will be protected from Satan from morning until evening. None will surpass them, except one who does more.”
Arabic Text: لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ، وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration: La ilaha illa Allah, wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu, wa huwa ala kulli shay’in qadeer.
Meaning: There is no god but Allah, the One, without partner; to Him belongs all dominion, to Him all praise, and He has power over all things.
Benefits of Reciting One Hundred Times:
This narration highlights the immense spiritual weight and blessing embedded in these words, reminding us of their profound value.
Yet it must be understood: the blessing does not lie merely in the mechanical repetition of sounds, but in the meaning these words convey — in the truth they affirm and the faith they awaken. It is essential, therefore, that we take time to reflect upon what we recite, and ask ourselves: Do we truly understand it at the core of our being?
When someone sincerely fulfills this practice, they are granted great blessings:
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A reward equal to freeing ten slaves;
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One hundred good deeds recorded;
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One hundred sins forgiven;
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Protection from Satan from dawn till dusk.
All of us have wasted time — failing to make the most of the precious life Allah has granted us. May Allah awaken us, and make us mindful of how we spend our days.
Today, technology offers unprecedented access to knowledge — once reserved only for the privileged — now within everyone’s reach. Yet this convenience comes at a cost: our attention is being systematically captured. The greatest minds in the world are engineering tools designed to keep us addicted, drawing us away from inner peace and presence.
In the face of such a reality, we must respond with wisdom and self-discipline. We must teach our children not only to limit screen time, but to cultivate awareness and self-mastery — to use technology as a tool, not become its slave. Each of us must reflect: What is the real cost of the things we own? I do not speak of money, but of time, focus, and the tranquility of the soul.
This is undoubtedly a test. And we must be more conscious of where we place our attention.
The truly successful are not those who accumulate the most, but those who use their free time most wisely. When asked, “How did you spend your life?” they will answer with confidence: “Every moment was lived with purpose, filled with remembrance, gratitude, and good deeds.”
May we all become such people — hearts illuminated, actions guided, lives fulfilled.
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