“The Messenger of Allah was the best of all people in behavior.” You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern of conduct for any one whose hope is in Allah and the Final day, and who engages much in the remembrance of Allah. The first person to believe in the prophethood of Muhammad was his own wife, Khadija....
read moreDuring the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) letters were sent to the rulers surrounding the Arabian peninsula. The Byzantine was ruled by Heraclius at that time (610 C.E. to 641 C.E) who was well versed in the scriptures. At the time when he received the letter, Abu Sufyan was trading in the area and was...
read moreJust as We have sent among you a messenger from yourselves reciting to you Our verses and purifying you and teaching you the Book and wisdom and teaching you that which you did not know. Complimentary to proper belief in our Creator, Allah, the most exalted, is following the way Prophets and Messengers who were sent by Allah as a...
read moreIndeed, Allah alone has knowledge of the Hour (Day of Resurrection) and sends down the rain, and knows what is in the wombs (every aspect of the fetus present and future existence). And no soul perceives what it will earn tomorrow, and no soul perceives in what land it will die. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted. And with Him...
read moreSay, “He is Allah, who is One, Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born; nor is there to Him any equivalent.” The word “Allah” means “The Only Deity that is Worthy of Worship” or in one word, “God”. It is to worship, to show dedication and subservience to. It is the most comprehensive word in Arabic...
read moreIn Islam the goal of purification of the soul is to attain humbleness and submissiveness to Allah, Creator of the heavens and the earth, and to become as complete and truthful a servant of Allah as one can be. Purification of the soul begins with purification of one’s belief toward their Creator and Sustainer. “I have not...
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