How Can My Heart Find Rest?

How Can My Heart Find Rest?

“Why am I never satisfied?” “How can I become content?” That is a common question of modern people. The Quran says: “Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” [13:28] The remembrance of Allah is not only lip service. It is...
Are Deeds true?

Are Deeds true?

“And when Abraham was raising the foundations of the House with Ishmael, he said: ‘Our Lord, accept from us. Indeed You are the Hearing, the Knowing.'” [2:127] Abraham and Ishmael completed a great task: building the great House of Allah, the...
Third Paired Set In The Quran

Third Paired Set In The Quran

Previously, we discussed two pairs that always come together in the Quran. The first pair was prayer and charity.   The second pair was reward and punishment.   The third pair is: belief and good deeds   Belief and good deeds...
Second Paired Phrase In The Quran

Second Paired Phrase In The Quran

In the previous blog post, I mentioned there are three pairs found in the Quran. The first was prayer and charity. The second pair commonly seen together in the Quran is: reward and punishment. The first mention of ‘fire’ in the Quran:...
“I hate my desires”

“I hate my desires”

What does the Quran say about desires?   In the previous blog I talked about temptations and desires that are mentioned in the Quran. I received many wonderful reflections. Of the many replies, I saw that many people view their desires negatively....