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In accordance  with humanity’s worth and value, and considering the human heart, spirit, mind, and physical being, the Qur’an descended from the Highest of the High. Containing the most perfect messages, it is a collection of Divine Laws. Followed today by more than one bi

Omar Tarhuni    12 April 2000 Not long ago, we welcomed Ramadan with a mixture of feelings that overwhelmed our hearts and the hearts of Muslims all over the world. The hearts were and are full of hope, based on the promises and great tidings, given by Allah and His Messenger (S), of

All praise be to Allah. We thank Him, we seek His help and His forgiveness. We repent to Him, and we ask Him to protect us and guard us from the evil within ourselves, and the evil of our deeds. Those who are guided by Allah, nothing shall misguide them, and those who are misguided by

Question: The Messenger of Allah (SAW) enjoined being like a stranger or traveler in this fleeting world. Some Muslims of the early period regarded even planning what to eat the following day as a form of cherishing long-term worldly objectives and delusion of eternity. Considering th

Question: When we study the life of the Companions, we see that as soon as a Qur’anic verse was revealed, they would immediately begin to act upon the Divine command. We are, however, unable to put forth the same attitude. What would be the reasons for our inefficiency at putting our

Question: What are the points to be considered in the face of misfortunes, so that a person can endure different tests in this world as a believer? Answer: It is stated in the verse: “Whatever good happens to you, it is from Allah; and whatever evil befalls you, it is from yourself” (

Respect for the Sacred Question: What is the right stance and attitude that become believers in the face of insults and disrespect against religion and sacred values? Answer: When insults and disrespect are directed toward a certain individual, it is a very important virtue in Islam t

Question: After the verse meaning, “Pursue what is exactly right, as you are commanded…” (Hud 11:112), believers are told not to incline towards the wrongdoers in the least. What are the lessons to be drawn from these verses? Answer: Allah Almighty commands all believers to pursue tha

Question: It is stated that sometimes God grants mercy to an entire world upon the crying of one sad heart. Today, it seems that we do not feel deeply troubled and sympathize enough for humanity’s suffering, so as to weigh heavily on our consciences and prey on our minds. What can be

(Al-Araf, 7/23) Chastity of Thoughts Question: Could you please elucidate the phrases “purity of ideas” or “chastity of thoughts”? Answer: Thought and action are the two most important dynamics that show us the way to truly exist, help us stay as ourselves in the face of fierce storms