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Sura 13 Aya 31 As for those who are in denial, disasters will not cease to afflict them because of what they do, or will land close to their homes, until God’s promise is fulfilled: verily, God never fails to fulfill His promise. Sura 13 Aya 40 Do they not see how We are reducing … Read more
Sura 13 Aya 28 Those who have faith, their hearts find tranquility in the remembrance of God, for undoubtedly, hearts do find tranquility in the remembrance of God. No matter who you are, where you live, and what you do, life brings you problems every day. You can be a surgeon, a farmer, an office … Read more
And what will explain to you what the night of power is? The night of power is greater than a thousand months. Sura 97: 2-4 These verses are about the first experience of revelation by Prophet Muhammad.. What the Prophet experienced that night was so momentous it could not have otherwise happened in thousands of … Read more
Preamble: Communication is interaction. When you read a text there is an interaction between the words on the page and your own inner script. The reader’s script is composed of his or her prior store of information, motivations and world-view. Thus when you read a translation or a commentary (tafsir) of the Quran you are … Read more
“And who-other than those who have utterly lost their way-could ever abandon hope of his Lord’s grace” Quran (15:56) In life, we all face situations which are not what we want them to be. There are situations when you feel stuck. It seems that there is no way out; you have worked very hard and … Read more
by Muhammad Iqbal Heaven and Hell are states, not localities. Their descriptions in the Quran are visual representations of an inner fact, i.e. character. Hell, in the words of the Quran, is ‘God’s kindled fire which mounts above the hearts’ (104:6-7)—the painful realization of one’s failure as a human being. Heaven is the joy of … Read more
Interest paid by Banks is Not Riba By Abdul Hakeem Murad Several verses in the Quran and some hadith speak against charging Riba on loans. What does the Arabic word Riba mean? Let us first consider the definitions of the English words Usury and Interest. The following definitions are from the Random House Webster’s Dictionary … Read more
A REFORM MUSLIM’S GOALS FOR RAMADAN I look forward to fasting in the month of Ramadan as an opportunity for cleansing my body and spirit, for uplifting my soul and to review my progress in life, to reaffirm my faith in God and in the guidance brought by Prophet Muhammad. Fasting in this month is … Read more
“To every community We have appointed ways of worship which they observe. Hence, do not let them draw you into disputes on this matter, but invite people to your Lord, for you are on the right way”. Quran [22:67] The attitude of religious tolerance is described in this verse. It is in recognizing the authenticity … Read more
The importance of regular prayer is emphasized repeatedly in the Quran. Prayer or salat is the essence of faith. It is the primary pathway to God consciousness. However, a remarkable fact is that the Quran does not prescribe a format for prayer. The Quran insists that people should pray but consistently avoids prescribing a method … Read more