Many non-Muslims who are genuinely interested in studying Quran and Islam often face a few challenges. This article is an attempt at making things clearer for our fellow brothers and sisters who are trying to study the Quran and Islam. The first question is which is the most authentic translation in English? We believe that… Continue reading How to Approach the Study of Quran – A Guide for Non-Muslims
Month: December 2017
Rational Decision or Emotional Inclination?
When we decide to love Allah and obey Him, then Ikhlas is to stick to this decision, and obey Allah even if it is against our very own inclination. Even if it is against our inner feelings, against our own wishes.
The Color of Allah
If you see a person who has a bucket of paint thrown over them, what is the first thing you will notice about him? Will you notice his face, his clothes or any other detail about him first? Or will the first thing you will notice is that this person is drenched in paint?
Al-Muttaqoon
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah [Al Baqara ,02] The word Allah uses here is al-muttaqeen. For the students of Arabic, muttaqoon or muttaqeen is a noun. There is no equivalent noun in English for this word so it has… Continue reading Al-Muttaqoon
We are the people of Alhamdulillah
Alhamd is a powerful word. It means both praising and thanking. Arabic has separate words for both praise and thanks (gratitude) but alhamd combines both of these. It is a praise which arises out of gratitude.
When shaitan presents you with a suggestion
Shaitan offers us is instant gratification, even if it is less. And what Allah offers us is infinite yet it is not for instant grabs. We have to wait to get it, sometimes wait until we die.
Let’s gather some Light
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم On the Day you shall see the believing men and the believing women their light running forward before them and by their right hands. Glad tidings for you this Day! Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise), to dwell therein forever! Truly, this is the great success! al-Hadid : 12 Each and every… Continue reading Let’s gather some Light