“Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.” (Surah 13.Ar-Rad, Verse – 11) This powerful verse reminds us of a simple but life-changing truth: lasting change begins inside the human heart, not outside in the world around us. Allah, in His...
Do you understand yourself? And I do not acquit myself. Indeed, the soul is a persistent enjoiner of evil, except those upon which my Lord has mercy. Indeed, my Lord is Forgiving and Merciful. (Surah 12. Yusuf, verse – 53) The Quranic verse mentioned above is said by Prophet Yusuf...
The Hidden Destruction of Interest (Riba) “O ye who believe! Devour not usury, doubled and multiplied; but fear Allah that ye may (really) prosper.” (Surah No. 3: Al ‘Imran; Verse No. 130) Dear friends, Interest, or riba, refers to taking back more than what was originally lent, without effort or...
The Muslim Path of Moderation “We have appointed you a middle nation (ummatan wasatan), that you may be witnesses against mankind, and that the messenger may be a witness against you.” (Al Quran, Surah Al-Baqara 2:143) In this verse, Allah (swt) instructs Muslims to be a nation that follows the...
Nurturing the Mercy Within Our Homes “And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquillity in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed, in that are signs for a people who give thought.” (Al Quran, Rum, 30/21) One...
Taqwa: What Truly Matters in Islam “Take provisions, but indeed, the best provision is taqwa. Fear Me, o you who understand.” (Al Quran, Baqarah, 2/197.) Taqwa means being aware of Allah (swt) in everything we do. It means knowing that we are servants of Allah and that we have responsibilities...
Don’t say ‘Uff’ to your parents Thy Lord decrees that you worship none but Him, and be virtuous to parents. Whether one or both of them reaches old age, say not to them “Uff!” nor chide them, but speak unto them a noble word. Lower unto them the wing of...
Upholding Goodness and Resisting Evil “You are the best nation produced [as an example] for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allah.” (Surah: 3, Al-i ‘Imran, Verse No: 110) A Muslim should strive to be a good person, a truthful servant of...
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...
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