Categories : ISLAMIC PRACTICE

Ikhlas (Sincerity or Purity of Intention)   Ikhlas has been interpreted as being upright, sincere, and pure; being distant from show and ostentation in one’s intention and conduct; and being closed to whatever clouds or fouls the heart. Purity of intention, straightforwardness in

Q: How should we react to the evil thoughts and desires whispered by Satan? A: Involuntary evil thoughts, fancies, or associations of ideas usually are the result of Satan’s interference. Just as a battery has two poles, there are two central points to our hearts. These two pole

Ihsan (Perfect Goodness)   Ihsan two literal meanings, doing something well and perfectly and doing someone a favor; it is sometimes used in the Qur’an and the Sunna with either meaning. At other times, as pointed out in the reflections on Heart while describing Prophet Jos

Meaning true thought, true words and true actions, sidq is reflected in the life of a traveler on the path to God as follows: he or she does not lie or tell a falsehood, lives according to truthfulness, and strives to be a trustworthy representative of loyalty to God. In other words,

Resignation means showing no rancor or rebellion against misfortune, and accepting all manifestations of destiny without complaint and even better peacefully. In other words, one should welcome all things and events, even those normally associated with distress and terror. Another bea

Among people there are also many who worship God on the borderline… (Al-Hajj 22:11) Among people there are also many who worship God on the borderline (of faith) in expectation of only worldly gains. If any good befalls him, he is satisfied with it, but if a trial afflicts him,

Question: It is stated in a verse (which means): “O you Messengers! Partake of (God’s) pure and wholesome bounties, and always act righteously. I have full knowledge of all that you do” (al-Muminun 23:51). Could you explain the relation between pure sustenance and righteous acts? Answ

As God already gives His blessings and peace to the Prophet Muhammad, what is the wisdom in our invoking God’s blessings and peace upon him? Does he need our invocations? The Prophet Muhammad is like the core of all the good deeds, prosperity and divine blessing. He is the unfailing,

A Sacred Phase of Time: The Blessed Three Months The blessed three months are Rajab, Sha’ban, and Ramadan (the seventh, eighth, and ninth months) in the Islamic hijri calendar1; these months are distinguished from the rest of the year with a special taste and atmosphere that each poss

Faith, Worship, and Social Responsibility: The Ideal Person in the Qur’an As with other sacred texts, one of the most important subjects regarding the Qur’an concerns its interpretation or tafsir. As a matter of fact, its language and communicative style require interpreta