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.
Coping with Grief and the Loss of a Loved One in Islam
Learn about ways we can cope with grief and the loss of a loved one in Islam according to the Quran and Sunnah.
What Does the Quran Say About the Environment?
We are Allah’s khalifah on this earth. We are the caretakers of this earth. This earth is an amanah. It’s a trust given to us by Allah and He will hold us accountable for what we have done to the world around us.
The Concept of Death in Islam
People tend to fear death because it is an unknown experience. Learn what the Quran and Sunnah say about the concept of death in Islam.
What Does the Quran Say About Community?
Allah says that you are the best of nations brought out for the people. How can we reach this ideal that Allah has set up for us- that we are a nation, a community that is for the people, that calls towards good, that prohibit or that tries to stop evil. As Muslims, we have a duty to do that. This was the way of the Prophet (pbuh).
Relationships in Islam (Part 2)
In the last khutbah, I went through the first four principles of building strong relationships. I will now share the next four principles. These are derived from family, counselors and therapists, as well as the Quran and sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh).
7 Quranic Verses about Patience
Being patient is a quality of a true believer and benefits us in all aspects of life. Learn what the Quran says about patience and its value.