On the authority of ibn Masood (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “It is not legal [to spill] the blood of a Muslim except in one of three cases:the fornicator who has previously experienced legal sexual intercourse, a life for a life and one who forsakes his […]

Is it not to Allah that sincere devotion is due? (Holy Quran 39:3) Sincerity in Islam means to worship Allah out of true faith in Him. It means to do good deeds for Allah’s pleasure. Sincerity is about what is in your heart. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines sincerity as: “honesty of mind: freedom from hypocrisy.” […]

As Muslims, we are people who have devoted their lives to doing as many good deeds as possible, no matter their weight. We understand that good deeds are a way to seek the mercy of Allah (ta’ala) and attain al-Jannah. But doing a good deed is not enough. The next step, and one of the […]

What wisdom can we gain from the Holy Quran about marriage? This article reflects on marital wisdom found in different Quranic verses. Verse: “And among His Signs is this: that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your […]

Part 2 of this series explores more human relations advice in the Holy Quran. >>> Understand the Quran in as little as 10 minutes/day. Click here to learn more Politeness is Important to Allah (swt): When you are greeted with a greeting, then answer back with a greeting more courteous, or (at least) return the […]

The Holy Quran gives us deep and abundant advice on dealing with people. Here is Part 1 of such advice: >>>Do you want to feel closer to Allah and taste the sweetness of iman, which can lead to a happy and content life? Click here to learn more. Show Kindness: Worship and serve God alone […]