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Beliefs and Practices of Islam, Page 113

The Power of Words

Whatever we choose to do as a career, we can certainly do it better by mastering the skill of good communication. But we must understand the power of words, and we must harness that power, in order to serve our wider responsibilities, and to serve Alláh…

True Worship

Islam has widened the scope of worship to include rituals and every virtuous action which is sincerely performed in compliance with the commandments of Alláh, in order to seek his pleasure.

Wal ‘Asr (By Time!)

Time is one of the creations of Allah. All other creations are affected by time including us. Every day we grow older, every day we come closer to our destiny, to the Day of Reckoning.

University

There is a lot to be proud of about being Muslim: historically, the activities of Muslim scientists and scholars formed the basis for the European Renaissance, a debt which many historians tend to overlook.

The Colour of Islam

Islam is comprehensive of idea and action, morality and monetary exchange, of emotion and intellect. In the same way, it is also a special inclination of human nature and a peculiar state of mind.

Patience

In the intricate paths of life when difficulties and hardships confront a man, and the darkness of adversities and suffering become long, it is patience only that acts like a light for a Muslim.

Morality

The worships that have been decreed in Islam and which has been included in the basic pillars of the faith are not some mystic exercises that link man with unknown mysterious being and which subjects people to perform useless acts and meaningless movements and ceremonies.

Islam’s Moral System

This standard of judgment provides the nucleus around which the whole moral conduct should revolve. Before laying down any moral injunctions Islam seeks to firmly implant in man’s heart the conviction that his dealings are with God who sees him at all times and in all places…