REMEMBRANCE OF ALLAH (DHIKRULLAH) Subhanallahi wa-bi’hamdihi; Subhanallah hil-adheem Ibn Taymiyyah wrote, “Remembrance of Allah is to the heart what water is to fish. What happens to a fish when it is taken out of water?” Imam Shams ad-Din ibn al-Qayyim wrote about nearly eighty benefits that come with the Remebrance of Allah (Dhikrullah) in his […]
SEEKING BENEFICAL KNOWLEDGE Knowledge also known as “Ilm” in arabic is facts, information and skills acquired through experience or education. It could also be an awareness or familiarity gained by experience of a situation. We humans by default are creatures who are curious and yearn to know more. It could be about our environment, the […]
FAITH ON FATE – Striking a Balance between Allah’s Decree and Man’s Ability The subject of Qadar which is also known as the divine decree has baffled a lot of people for centuries and the debate is still ongoing. The Muslims are not left out of the scenario as the question now is: how do […]
For every sane human, identity is essential. The belief system is critical in identity formation, as it sets criteria for rights and wrongs in all matters. Human beings are created with innate strength (Personality), and their belief system is a crucial motivator of that strength. The belief system is the lens through which they view […]
At-Tawakalu’ ala llah (Tawakkul) is the Islamic concept of placing complete reliance and trust in Allah’s plan. Allah says in the Holy Quran: “And put your trust in Allah, and sufficient is Allah as a Wakil (Trusteer, or Disposer of Affairs). (Q33:3) Why should We Trust in Allah? He created the heavens and earth and everything […]
