Category: Quran

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

Allah is not heedless of the activities of evildoers And never think that Allah is unaware of what the wrongdoers do. He only delays them for a day, when eyes will stare [in horror]. Racing ahead, their heads raised up, their glance does not come back to them, and their...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

Self-Restraint and Piety “O you who have believed, fear Allah, as He should be feared.” (Surah No.03, Al-Imran, Verse No.102) Responding to Allah’s order In the above verse, Allah addresses the believers so tenderly by describing them as those ‘who believe’ because He loves them and because He has chosen...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

May Allah keep us on the right path O, Our Lord! Guide us on the straight path. (Surah No. 01, al-Fateha, Verse No. 05) Before asking any help follow the instructions We acknowledge that there is only one God, the Creator and Owner of all things, the Most Merciful and...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

Al-Qur’an delivers more powerful knowledge Allah announces in the Qur’an: And this is a blessed Reminder (the Qur’an), which We have sent down: will you then (dare to) deny it? (Surah Al-Ambiyah: 50) The best gift for mankind: Allah the Almighty has created us as the supreme beings, endowed with...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The month of training and blessings Believers, fasting is enjoined upon you, as it was enjoyed upon those before you, that you become God-fearing. (Surah No. 02, Al-Baqarah, Verse No. 183) Spiritual Growth in Ramadan: Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, holds significant importance for Muslim individuals and...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The month of training and blessings Believers, fasting is enjoined upon you, as it was enjoyed upon those before you, that you become God-fearing. (Surah No. 02, Al-Baqarah, Verse No. 183) The month of spiritual development Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, holds significant importance for Muslim individuals...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

Allah is the real owner of the sovereignty and power Say, “O Allah, Owner of Sovereignty, You give sovereignty to whom You will and You take sovereignty away from whom You will. You honour whom You will and You humble whom You will. In Your hand is [all] good. Indeed,...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

Disabilities a trial that leads to heaven “Indeed, the noblest of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.” (Al Quran, Surah Hujurat, 49/13) Dear Brothers and Sisters! What makes the human notable in the sight of our Lord Almighty is not fame, might, beauty, health,...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

Allah loves those who do good Spend in the way of God and do not, with your own hands, cast yourselves into ruin. And be virtuous. Truly God loves the virtuous. (Surah No. 2, Baqarah, Verse No.195) Dear brothers and sisters, To destroy something means to change its functional state...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

Humility and Attentiveness in Prayer “Successful indeed are the believers; they are those who humble themselves in their prayer.” (Sura 23 .Al-Mu’minoon, Verses 1-2) Dear brothers and sisters, Humility and attentiveness (khushoo) is the essence of the prayer. Because, khushoo in the prayer involve deep concentration and total humility before...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

Love for family and relatives. “Worship Allah, and ascribe not partners unto Him. And be virtuous toward parents and kinsfolk, toward orphans and the indigent, toward the neighbor who is of kin and the neighbor who is not of kin, toward the companion at your side and the traveler, and...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

How to select of a company Keep yourself content with those who call upon their Lord, morning and evening, seeking His pleasure, and do not let your eyes pass beyond them. Do you seek the pomp and glitter of the world? Do not follow him whose heart We have caused...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

Be among the truthful “O you who believe! Reverence your Lord, and be among the truthful.” (Surah 9. al-Tawbah, Verse – 119) Dear brothers and sisters, Who wants to introduce himself as a liar? We never ever want to be identified as a liar. We all want that people should call us...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

Remembering DEATH is the key to success. Every soul shall taste death, and you will indeed be paid your reward in full on the Day of  Resurrection. (Surah 3. Al Imran, verse – 185) Dear brothers and sisters, You have probably heard of Steve Jobs. He was an American entrepreneur,...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

Remembering DEATH is the key to success. Every soul shall taste death, and you will indeed be paid your reward in full on the Day of Resurrection. (Surah 3. Al Imran, verse – 185) Dear brothers and sisters, You have probably heard of Steve Jobs. He was an American entrepreneur,...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

Change yourself first “Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.” (Surah 13.Ar-Rad, Verse – 11) Dear brothers and sisters, This is an important verse which indicates that Allah, the blessed and exalted, in His perfect justice and wisdom does not...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

Control your emotions. “In order that you may not be sad over matters that you fail to get, nor rejoice because of that which has been given to you.” (Surah 57. al-Hadid, Verse -23) Dear brothers and sisters, Human beings have two kinds of emotions, one is joy and the...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

Pure Food, Pure Generation “O messengers, eat from the good foods and work righteousness. Indeed, I, of what you do, am Knowing.” (Surah No. 23: Mu’minun, Verse No. 51)   Dear Brothers and Sisters, Allah, the Owner of the heavens and the earth, created a vast universe and a habitable...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

Allah loves those who do good Spend in the way of God and do not, with your own hands, cast yourselves into ruin. And be virtuous. Truly God loves the virtuous. (Surah No. 2, Baqarah, Verse No.195) Dear brothers and sisters, To destroy something means to change its functional state...

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

The Essence of the Holy Qur’an

Neglecting Prayer Is a Great Loss There came after them successors who neglected prayer and pursued desires, so they are going to meet evil. (Surah 19. Maryam, Verse -59) Dear Brothers and Sisters! One of the most significant losses for a believer on the earth is to lose prayer, to...