The uniqueness and authenticity of the Qur’an

The Qur’an is made up principally of verses that instruct on basic or fundamental things that are further elaborated for the understanding of believers; mankind and Jinns. The essential teaching of the Qur’an is submission to the unity of Allah. It carries along...

Favours of Allah (SWT) upon Muhammad (SAW)

Muhammad (SAW) was granted the Message, by which he saw the light to the way of Alla and to guide those who believe. These he neither knew nor was able to do before his appointment. “And thus have We by Our command, sent inspiration to thee: Thou knewest not...

Muhammad (SAW) – A Messenger of Allah

We have sent thee Inspiration, as We sent it to Noah and the Messengers after him: We sent Inspiration to Abraham, Isma’il, Isaac, Jacob and the Tribes, to Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon, and to David We gave The Psalms. Qur’an 4:163 Before Muhammad...

Supplications – 2

Allah! There is no god but He, the living, the Self-subsisting, Eternal, no slumber can seize Him nor sleep. His are all things in the heavens and on earth. Who is there can intercede in His presence except as He permitteth? He knoweth what (appeareth to His creatures...

Supplications – 1

Praise be to Allah to whom belong all things in the heavens and on earth: To Him be praise in the Hereafter and He is full of Wisdom acquainted with all things. Qur’an 34:1 O my Lord! Make me one who establishes regular prayer. And also (raise such) among my...

The seven oft-repeated verses

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Qur’an 1:1 This verse serves as the guided opening to the activities of believers and to the opening Chapter of the Qur’an. It is a declaration-cum-submission that the pronouncer has given up and...

ANGER AND SEXUAL PASSION

Getting angry is not in itself evil because it could aid the correction of evil. This complex nature in which emotion can appear as anger makes the control even more difficult. So, what does or should a Muslim do, in a state of anger? What standard(s) distinguishes...

The yardstick of Lordship

Say: “Of your partners, can any originate creation and repeat it?” Say: “It is Allah who originates creation and repeats it: Then how are ye deluded away (from the truth)?” Qur’an 10:34 Do they indeed ascribe to Him as partners things...

The second step to godliness in Islam

To believe and obey Allah and His Apostle. To constantly read the Qur’an. To be courteous in relation to others. To keep the brotherhood by reconciliation and justice. To be good to parents, relations and the weak. To give a proposed and consenting woman her...