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The Last 10 Nights of Ramadan
When it comes to Laylatul Qadr, commonly translated as the Night of Power, the meaning of the word al-Qadr actually has several meanings. The first meaning of al-Qadr is to honor. Laylatul Qadr is a night of Honor. It is the night when Allah honored us with the Quran, when He honored us with the Messenger (pbuh), when He honored us with His book, with His words.
The Meaning of Taqwa
Paradise is prepared for the people of taqwa. Taqwa is usually translated as ‘God fearing’ and in Old English, that is an accurate translation. But in modern English, when you say fear God, then that is no longer taqwa. That is now khauf (Arabic: خَوْفٌ). Fear is not something which Allah wants to give you. That is not the emotion connected to Allah.
What does the Noble Qur’an say about Peace?
By Samuel Gonzalez Introduction In contemporary debates dealing with the subject of religion and violence, it is especially imperative for the followers of the three major faiths - Islam, Judaism, and Christianity - to know their Holy Scriptures. The Noble Qur’an, in...
The Meaning of Surah Al-Asr
A very short, yet comprehensive surah in the Quran is Surah Al-Asr. Imam Shafi, the great scholar of Islam, one of the four Imams, said that if people were to just learn and study Surah Al Asr, then it would be sufficient for them. It’s so short, yet it summarizes what we are here to do.
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