I converted to Islam two months ago and did not think it important to share my story, but in the past few days, I realized that I myself benefitted from other new Muslims’ stories, so why not let someone benefit from my journey to Islam? Inshallah (God-Willing) someone will read it and come to the […]
Year: 2015
Saumya, Ex-Hindu, India.
When the truth is revealed to you and you stand face to face with it, how long can you refuse to accept it? How long would you run away denying it? There comes a point in your life when you have to break free from all the chains that hold you back from answering the […]
The Greatest Verse of the Quran.
“God: there is no true God but Him. The Ever-Living, the Eternal Master of all. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. His is all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth. Who is there that can intercede with Him, except by His permission? He knows all that lies open before them […]
The example of those who go early to Friday Salah.
The Hadith exhorts people to go early to Salah because it draws a person to his Lord, may He be Glorified and Exalted. Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: «The similitude of a person who goes early to Friday Salah is like […]
This Worldly Life versus the Best Return.
In verse 15, God reminds us of the worth of this life as compared to the Hereafter. This life may have many wonderful things however what is waiting for those who are pious and remember Him is like nothing one can ever imagine. 3:15 Say, “Shall I inform you of something better than that? For […]
Inevitability of the Hereafter.
79:34 But when there comes the greatest Overwhelming Calamity – 79:35 The Day when man will remember that for which he strove, 79:36 And Hellfire will be exposed for [all] those who see – 79:37 So as for he who transgressed 79:38 And preferred the life of the world, 79:39 Then indeed, Hellfire will be […]
Piety and Wickedness.
“O Mankind! Partake of what is lawful and good on earth, and follow not Satan’s footsteps: for, verily, he is your open foe and bids you only to do evil, to commit deeds of immorality, and to attribute unto God what you do not know.” (Quran 2:168-169) God addresses all of humanity, the faithful and […]
Al-Toor (Mountain of Toor.
This chapter of the sacred scripture takes its name from the opening verse in which God takes an oath by Mount Toor. It is a mountain near the place that God spoke to Prophet Moses, peace be upon him. What an honour it is for a person if God speaks to him directly! Sometimes one […]
How Islam Deals With Sadness and Worry,The Human Condition.
The average human being in the developed world battles sadness and worry on a daily basis. While the majority of the world’s population confront extreme poverty, famine, conflict and despair those of us privileged to lead relatively easy lives must tackle fear, stress, and anxiety. Why are those of us blessed with riches beyond compare […]
Last Sermon of the Messenger of Allah.
This sermon was delivered on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah 10H in the ‘Uranah Valley of Mount Arafat. “O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I don’t know whether, after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you carefully and take these words to […]