Alláh’s Mercy
Numerous books and TV programmes about nature and the universe arouse our curiousity, our sense of wonder. In many ways, scientists are realising today, what our Holy Qur’án revealed over 15 centuries ago…
Numerous books and TV programmes about nature and the universe arouse our curiousity, our sense of wonder. In many ways, scientists are realising today, what our Holy Qur’án revealed over 15 centuries ago…
In the context of the breakdown of moral and ethical fabric of the contemporary Muslim society, it is important for us to recognize that the solution is intimately related to the functional link between Taqwa and our moral and practical values.
Any relationship based on fear is different than a relationship that is based on love and affection. Whenever fear is gone, we tend to act differently. If there is no fear, our attitude becomes different.
Have we done enough to gain of the limitless rewards and blessings that Allâh has promised those of us who do good in this month? Will we get another chance to experience another Ramadhân?
Unlike talking to our friends in a conversation, a du’aah or supplication, stems from a deep, personal need which no human being can fulfill, no matter how rich or important he or she may be, no matter how intimately he may know or love you.
At the same time, we need to remind ourselves that fasting is an ‘ibâdah, an act of worship: to abstain from eating and drinking or the physical component, is really a small part of the ‘ibâdah.
The word Taqwa, having the fear of Allah, has been mentioned in the Qur’an 251 times as an indication of the importance of the subject and the dimension that the concept of Taqwa – the fear of Allah swt.
Muslims are finding themselves under great pressure today. From all sides, and in various forms, subtle and blatant, attacks are being launched against Muslim individuals, families and communities.