Lessons from Moses and Pharaoh
“The story of Moses recurrs many times in the Quran, each time to illustrate a profound lesson, a universal truth for all time…”
Worship the All-Merciful (2)
“‘Abd” in Arabic has been mistranslated to mean “Slave.” Slaves cannot use their free will. An “‘Abeed-ul-Rahmaan” is not a slave, but a Worshipper of The All-Merciful, who chooses freely to forgo the whimsical and capricious ego, to serve Allah…”
Worship the All-Merciful (1)
“Everything in the heavens and on earth submits to Allah, either willingly or despite themselves… The real ‘abd or servant/slave of Allah is freed from the prison of selfish ego, acknowledging utter reliance and complete dependance of Allah’s Mercy….”
Allah Forbids Shameful Deeds
“Shameful deeds, like adultery, fornication, gambling and drinking alcohol, are not just forbidden. We should not even go near it….”
Justice and Excellence in Faith: ‘Adl wal Ihsaan’
“Memorizing the Quran is optional. Understanding it and living it is compulsory. Let’s not just observe the Sunnah [optional] while neglecting the Fard [compulsory] aspects of Islam…..”
The Enduring Patience of Job [Nabi Ayyub]
“Don’t pick and choose the bits you like about the Quran, ignoring the bits you don’t like. Allah knows best what’s good for us, and we must trust Him to guide us towards His pleasure…”
Lessons From Moses and Pharaoh
“Pharaoh personified arrogance, the arrogance that blinds people from discerning truth from falsehood. Such people are their own worst enemies…”
Lessons from the Hijra
Prophet Muhammad (sws) was not only an inspiring leader; he also knew how to organise his material and human resources to the best advantage…