بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Assalaam u alaykum and welcome to today’s episode- The virtues of seeking knowledge. Muslim’s usually grow up knowing that knowledge is to be sought and seeking knowledge carries great reward. Those who grew up without Islamic knowledge will never feel it is too late to learn. Those new to Islam often … Continue reading Nafsiya Reflections: The Virtues of Seeking Knowledge
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Taqwa
"O you who believe! Fear Allah as He should be feared and die not except in a state of Islam." [TMQ 3:102]Allah (swt) in the Quran emphasizes the concept of Taqwa to us many times in the Quran.Taqwa is one of the most profound concepts in Islam. Taqwa is an avenue by which Muslims relate … Continue reading Taqwa
What a Difference between Ramadan under the Khilafah and Ramadan under the Rule of Ignorance?
How was Ramadan under the Islamic state in Medina and how did Muslims live it then? And how were the preparations of the Prophet ﷺ and companions after him for the blessed month? Were they like what we live today and what the existing countries are doing or is there a big difference? Questions that … Continue reading What a Difference between Ramadan under the Khilafah and Ramadan under the Rule of Ignorance?
Fasting and Piety (Taqwa)
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آَمَنُوا كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِنْ قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you As it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint (al-Baqarah: 183) The verses (ayah) preceeding the above one explained about a number of obligations imposed on Mu’min. … Continue reading Fasting and Piety (Taqwa)
Ramadhan: Past & Present
The following is a transcript delivered on this subject some time ago. شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِيَ أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِوَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَى وَالْفُرْقَانِAllah (swt) says, “The month of Ramadhan in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and Al-Furqan.” [TMQ-Al-Baqarah: 185] "Oh you who believe! Fasting is … Continue reading Ramadhan: Past & Present
The Effect of Taqwa (Piety) on the Life of the Believer
The following is a draft translation of a recent arabic leaflet issued by Islamic activists in Kuwait. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم THE EFFECT OF TAQWA (PIETY) ON THE LIFE OF THE BELIEVER Allah (swt) ordered his worshippers -in many texts- to be pious, from which is his saying: ((يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اتَّقُواْ رَبَّكُمُ الَّذِي خَلَقَكُم … Continue reading The Effect of Taqwa (Piety) on the Life of the Believer
The True Meaning of Taqwa
"O you who believe! fear Allah as He should be feared and die not except in a state of Islam." [TMQ 3:102] Allah (swt) in the Quran emphasises the concept of Taqwa to us many times in the Quran.Taqwa is one of the most profound concepts in Islam. Taqwa is an avenue by which Muslims … Continue reading The True Meaning of Taqwa