He who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed- and He is the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving. (Surah no. 67, al-Mulk, Verse no. 02) Death does not mean the end of life Dear brothers and sisters, remember that death can...
All the praises and thanks be to Allah the Lord of the Universe. (Surah No. 01, al-Fateha, Verse No. 01) Dear brothers and sisters, this is the first verse of Surah Al-Fatiha. Fateha means the opening chapter. IIt opens the door of the Qur’an and also opens the closed hearts...
Knowledge is power O my Lord! Increase me in knowledge. [Surah No. 20 (Ta-Ha), Verse No. 114] What is knowledge? Dear brothers and sisters, do we know what knowledge is? Knowledge is the information, understanding, and skills that a man gains through education or experience. There are two types of...
Eid-ul-Adha and Purity of Intention Neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah, but it is piety from you that reaches Him. Thus He has subjected these animals to you that you may magnify Allah for the guidance He bestowed upon you. And give glad tidings (O Prophet!) to...
Allah is with those who fear Him And thus We have set up in every town, its wicked men, to plot therein. But they plot not except against their own selves, and they perceive it not. (Surah No. 06, Al-Ana’m,Verse No. 123) Allah knows everything Dear brothers and sisters, The...
The Book of Good Tidings and Warner A Book whose verses have been detailed, an Arabic Qur’an for people who know. As a giver of good tidings and a warner, but most of them turn away, so they do not hear. (Surah No.041, Fussilat, Verse No.03-4) The Call of the...
Goodness changes the world “And not equal are the good deed and the bad. Repel [evil] by that [deed] which is better; and thereupon the one whom between you and him is enmity [will become] as though he was a devoted friend.” (Surah No. 41.Fussilat, Verse No.34) Dear Brothers and...
The gardens of pleasure for the righteous people Indeed, for the righteous (Muttaqun) with their Lord are the gardens of pleasure. Then will We treat the Muslims like the criminals? What is the matter with you? How do you judge? (Surah No.68, al-Qalam, Verse No.34-36) The well-decorated paradise Dear brothers...
Take Preparation for the Greatest Test Allah says in the Qur’an: Have we not made the earth a respectable. For the living and the dead? (Surah Al-Mursalat: 25-26) The faculties of thinking and understanding Dear brothers and sisters, we know that Allah the Mighty is the Creator, the Rular, and...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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