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Islam and the Environment
As with many fields of science, it is essential that issues presented physically in the area of environmental protection are also evaluated from a spiritual perspective. Addressing such matters with their moral and spiritual dimensions!-->…
Pearls from the Qur’an (21)
The Story of the People of the Cave
18.9. Or do you reckon the People of the Cave and the Inscription as something strange among Our signs (manifesting the truth, and too extraordinary to believe)?
18.10. (Events came to the point)!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
A Believer Controls Their Tongue
“A believer neither criticizes, curses, speaks in an obscene or vulgar manner, nor behaves indecently.” 1
Let’s examine the terms mentioned in this hadith:
Criticizing (ta’n): This refers to reproaching someone, damaging their honor,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
The Believer is Conscious of the Purpose of Their Creation
“A believer is more honored by God than some of His angels.”1
In a similar vein, a Qudsi Hadith states, “My believing servant is more beloved to Me than some of My angels.”2 Supporting this, other Hadiths convey: “A true believer is!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Pearls from the Qur’an (20)
Luqman
Wisdom Granted to Luqman
31.12. We surely granted wisdom to Luqman, and said: “Give thanks to God. “ Whoever gives thanks to God, gives thanks but for (the good of) his own soul; and whoever is ungrateful, surely God is the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
The Believer Knows Both Patience and Gratitude
“I marvel at the believer’s situation. Indeed, all of their affairs are good. This is a state that no one else possesses. If something favorable, a blessing, befalls them, they are grateful, and that is good for them. If they experience!-->…
Pearls from the Qur’an (19) David
David and Solomon Given Knowledge
We granted David and Solomon (special) knowledge. Both used to thank and praise God, saying: “All praise and gratitude are for God, Who has favored us more than many of His believing servants.” Solomon!-->!-->!-->…
A Believer is Generous
“There are two traits that cannot coexist in a believer: stinginess and bad character.”1
One of the most important qualities of a believer, as described in the Qur’an and Sunnah, is that they are a hero of charity. Charity (infaq)!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)’s Struggle Against Racism
Racism Definition
Racism: Discrimination in various forms such as humiliation, humiliation, exclusion, deprivation of justice and equality in treatment and relations, discrimination in social relations based on skin color, appearance,!-->!-->!-->…
The Believer Resists the Desires of the Self
"Indeed, a true believer tires out their devils—just as you exhaust your camels during a journey—by resisting the desires of the self and fulfilling the commands of God." 1
Every human, who carries the inclinations of the self (nafs),!-->!-->!-->…