Teaching is a communal obligation. If only one individual is right for the task, then it becomes his personal obligation. But in the context of a community, in which there is a group of people through whom [the duty of education) may be discharged, [they are all obliged].
Read More﴿اللَّهُ لاَ إِلَـهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ﴾
(Allah! None has the right to be worshipped but He) mentions that Allah is the One and Only Lord of all creation.
Read MoreWas Islam Spread by the Sword? How can Islam be called the religion of peace when it was spread by the sword? Answer: It is a common complaint among some non-Muslims that Islam would not have millions of adherents all over the world if it had not been spread by the use of force.…
Read MoreWhen all Muslims follow one and same Qur’an then why are there so many sects among Muslims?
Answer:
1-Muslims should be united
It is a fact that Muslims today, are divided amongst themselves. The tragedy is that such divisions are not endorsed by Islam at all. Islam believes in fostering unity amongst its followers.
Read More“And We have indeed made the Qur’an easy to understand and remember, but is there any that will remember?”
[al-Qamar: 17]
Indeed, reciting the Qur’aan and memorising it has benefits that cannot be counted. There are causes and reasons that aid us in memorising the Qur’an. The following are the most important ones:
Read MoreProper Practice for Muslims Reading the Verses of Sajdat al-Tilaawah (prostration of recitation). There are fifteen places in the Qur’aan where we should perform sajdat al-tilaawah (prostration of recitation) when reciting them.
Read MoreIf Islam is the best religion, why are many of the Muslims dishonest, unreliable, and involved in activities such as cheating, bribing, dealing in drugs, etc.?
Answer:
Media maligns Islam
Islam is without doubt the best religion. The media is continuously broadcasting and printing information against Islam. They either provide misinformation about Islam, misquote Islam or project a point out of proportion.
Whilst the Qur’an outlines the basic tenets of the religion and the principles of ethical behavior, it is not merely a collection of rulings or facts. The Qur’an focuses on building a firm foundation in one’s heart, and strengthening and nourishing the faith and spirituality of the reader. Whatever challenge one is facing in life, there is certainty that the Qur’an will provide immense comfort and encouragement, just as it consoled the Prophet (pbuh) in his greatest struggles to convey the religion to his people.
Read MoreOne of the Intentions of the Quran teachers should make when teaching the Quran is Not to Seek a Worldly Objective
The teacher must not make his intentions to teach for the purpose of attaining some worldly objective, such as wealth, leadership, influence, rising above his peers, gaining people’s praise, or drawing their attention to himself.
Read MoreThe Intention of the Bearers of the Quran
The teacher and the reciter should engage in the recitation of the Quran for the purpose of gaining the pleasure of God Most High. God Most High says, And they were ordered no more than to worship God sincerely, keeping religion pure for Him, being upright, to establish the Prayer, and to give obligatory charity. And that is the worthy religion (Quran, 98:5), [“worthy religion” here] meaning the undeviating creed.
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