Out of His wisdom, Allah The Almighty has decreed that the hearts of the believers sense and taste the fruits of Faith (Iman) so that they might race towards attaining Allah’s pleasure and ultimately put their trust in Him. Indeed, if the tree of faith is strong, deeply rooted, extensively branched and sprouts of its […]
Category: Monotheism
Benefits and Fruits of Faith – Part II
Contentment with the decree of Allah. Among the benefits of Faith is that it leads the faithful to the Straight Path of guidance. It also leads to the attainment of beneficial knowledge and the practice of it, just as it leads to gratefulness for being granted with what one loves or seeks acceptance and patience […]
Is God Merciful? Islam’s Response To Evil & Suffering.
The problem of evil has troubled humankind since time immemorial. This article gives the Islamic perspective on it in a simple and logical way. In addition to contrasting our limited wisdom with God’s, this story also provides key lessons and spiritual insights. The first lesson is that in order to understand God’s will, one has […]
Knowing God In The Time Of Corona
There is no refuge from God except to Him! he Qur’anic verse “There is no refuge from God except to Him” have always been on my mind growing up. But I did not fully understand it until a funny situation occurred with my son around 20 years ago. He was playing in the kitchen and […]
Allah’s Preservation Of His Creation Falls Under Two Categories:
General: It comprises all creatures as He facilitates their affairs and interests. Allah Almighty says: {…Surely my Lord is All-Preserver over everything.} [Surat Hūd: 57] Special: It is a better status than the former category. It only includes the close servants of Allah as He preserves them in terms of their worldly interests, health, […]
Where Did God Come From?
This question has to be evaluated on its merits and restated according to Islamic understandings. First and foremost, Muslims do not compare Allah to His creation. Therefore, the question can be answered as such due to the fact that Allah is completely Exalted and far above mortal description; He is not “like” His creation. Allah […]
THE REALM AFTER DEATH (BARZAKH).
It is the belief (‘Aqeedah) of deen that after death, mankind will enter a realm before the day of resurrection, which is known as Aalam-e-Barzakh. There are many sects in Islam who claim to be Muslims but do not believe in Aalam-e-Barzakh.’ This is a grave misunderstanding on behalf of these people. Death is the ultimate […]
Al-Hafiz (The Ever-Preserving)ز
If you feel that your life is in danger, or that disease threatens your precious health, or your son is away from you and you’re afraid for him from losing his way or being with bad company, or that the money you’ve collected is on the brink of loss and wastefulness, be sure that you […]
What Is The Textual Proof That Allah Is The Most High In Rank? What Must Be Negated Pertaining To Allah The Almighty?
One Should Know That Allah’s Highness In Rank Is What Is Manifested In His Names: The Sublime Holy, The Peace, The Ever-Great, And The Supremely High, Etc. And It Is Also What Is Required By All The Attributes Describing His Perfection And Glory. No One Can Share Him His Dominion Or Part Thereof. No One […]