1. By Al-‘Asr (the time). 2. Verily, man is in loss, 3. Except those who believe (in Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, and recommend one another to the truth [i.e. order one another to perform all kinds of good deeds (Al-Ma‘ruf) which Allâh has ordained, and abstain from all kinds of sins and […]
Year: 2014
Tafsir of Chapter 024 Verse 35: The Verse of Light.
God strikes a parable about His light within the heart of His servant, which only the learned understand: “God is the light of the heavens and the earth. The similitude of His light is a niche in which there is a lamp. The lamp is in a Glass, the Glass, like a glistening star, kindled […]
“Verily, Allah knows the hidden things of the heavens and earth and Allah sees whatever you do.”
The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is instructed in this verse to inform Banu Asad and all who would consider their acceptance of Islam a favour to others that the true motives and factors behind their actions and statements can not be hidden from Allah, so they should be honest and humble. The verse also […]
Facets of God’s Generosity.
Allah says: “O human being! What has beguiled you from your generous Lord, who created you, then fashioned, then proportioned you? In whatever form He pleased He constituted you.” (Quran 82:6-8) The question in this verse is rhetorical. Its sense is: “Should you not thank God and extol His praises for these blessings?” Prophet Solomon (peace […]
The Tolerance of the Prophet towards Other Religions.
Given consent by the constitution, the Jews had the complete freedom to practice their religion. The Jews in Medina at the time of the Prophet had their own school of learning, namedBait-ul-Midras, where they would recite the Torah, worship and educate themselves. The Prophet emphasized in many letters to his emissaries that religious institutions should […]
Can We See God?
The human mind is a true marvel, but in certain areas it is limited. God is different from anything the human mind can think of or imagine, so the mind will become confused if it tries to picture God. Nevertheless, it is possible to understand the attributes of God that do not require one to […]
Ten Gateways.
In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful The Bestower of Mercy Shaikh Abdur Razzaaq Bin Abdul Muhsin Al-Badr (may Allaah preserve him) said in his explanation of Al-Aqeedah Al-Waasitiyyah: Lesson: 11] Ahlus Sunnah Wal-Jamaa-ah affirm and believe in Allaah’s Attribute of love. Allaah loves the doers of good, the people of piety and the […]
Advice for the New Mother.
The coming of a first new baby is a time of excitement and every Muslim mother-to-be eagerly awaits the arrival of this special gift. It is easy to find the latest advice and useful practical tips and information about what to expect of the early weeks of motherhood on a day to day basis from […]
Western Teenage Girl.
An insightful and personal account of why a Western teenage girl would reject the ‘wonders’ of fashion, and want to cover herself in the hijab (veil). I probably do not fit into the preconceived notion of a “rebel”. I have no visible tattoos and minimal piercing. I do not possess a leather jacket. In fact, […]
Virtues of Hijab.
AN ACT OF OBEDIENCE The hijab is an act of obedience to Allah and to his Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, Allah says in the Qur’an: “It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decreed a matter that they should have an option in their decision. And whoever […]