Diseases of the Heart in Islam – Riya and Sincerity

Ostentation (اَلرِّيَاءُ)

Diseases of the Heart Allah gave the heart a special status in the Noble Quran and Sunnah. He said in Surah Al-Mulk, Ayah 23: “Say, ‘It is He who has produced you and made for you hearing and vision and hearts; little are you grateful.’” (قُلْ هُوَ الَّذِي أَنشَأَكُمْ وَجَعَلَ لَكُمُ السَّمْعَ وَالْأَبْصَارَ وَالْأَفْئِدَةَ ۖ…

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The four sacred months in Islam and the significance of Muharram

Muharram

What Are the Sacred Months? The scholars agreed that the blessed sacred months in Islam are Dhul-Qi’dah, Dhul-Hijjah, and Muharram. They are consecutive, while Rajab occurs separately from the other three months. Allah said in the Holy Quran, in Surah Al-Tawbah, Ayah 36: “Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve [lunar] months in…

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The Story of Qarun in the Quran

The Story of Qarun

Stories from the Quran: The Story of Qarun The purpose behind the stories that Allah mentioned in the Noble Quran is to narrate to people the stories of previous nations so that they can take lessons from their predecessors, as Allah says in the Quran, Surah Yusuf, Ayah 1: “We relate to you, [O Muhammad],…

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Al-Ghaffar and Al-Qahhar - Beautiful Names of Allah and Their Meanings

Al-Ghaffar and Al-Qahhar

        There is nothing like Allah, and He possesses the most perfect Names and Attributes. The source of Allah’s Names and Attributes is the Noble Quran and Sunnah; independent opinion and human reasoning have no place in understanding or comprehending them. Therefore, we must limit ourselves to these two sources and speak only based on…

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Three types of souls in the Quran: Al-Nafs Al-Amāra, Al-Nafs Al-Lawwāma, and Al-Nafs Al-Muṭmaʾinna

Types of Souls in Quran

Types of Souls in the Quran The most prominent Ayah that is always recalled when the subject of reform is discussed is mentioned in Surah Ar-Ra‘d, Ayah 11: “Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves” (إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُغَيِّرُ مَا بِقَوْمٍ حَتَّىٰ يُغَيِّرُوا مَا بِأَنفُسِهِمْ).…

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Envy and magic in Islam and ways to seek protection

Envy and Magic

 envey and magic al-hasad and al-sihr   Islam aims to honour and protect mankind under definite and specific rules and regulations throughout the different stages of life. It explains the self and its paths towards goodness and evil, with the purpose of reaching the highest level of security and tranquillity. It also shows people the…

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Prophet Ibrahim and Ismael and the story of sacrifice in Islam

Stories from The Quran

Stories from the quran the story of the prophet ibrahim and his son ismael    It is beyond doubt that faith and beliefs become stronger when they are tested and successfully withstand the test. The self must reach a point of extremity where it may have to lose valuable things simply because it holds firmly…

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Names of Allah 6

Names of Allah Al- Khaliq Al-Bari’ Al-Musawwir الخالق البارئ المصور               The Name of Allah Al- Khaliq الخالق means the One Who brings everything from non-existence to existence. Allah is the one who creates things from nothing with no precedents. He creates what He pleases and in a perfect manner. He is the only one…

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Stories from The Quran

Stories from the Quran Story of The People of the Cave                          Another inspiring story from the Holy Quran that Allah argues people with and challenges all the old excuses against Islam and prophecy of the prophet Muhammed, may Allah send His peace and blessing upon him. In surah Al-kahf, Aya 9, Allah starts the…

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