Translation of the meanings of surah Taa-Haa (2)
(83) (83) [Allāh said], "And what made you hasten from your people, O Moses?"
(84) (84) He said, "They are close upon my tracks, and I hastened to You, my Lord, that You be pleased."
(85) (85) [Allāh] said, "But indeed, We have tried your people after you [departed], and the Sāmirī[847] has ...
Continue ReadingTranslation of the meanings of surah Ar-Ra'd
(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Meem, Rā.[622] These are the verses of the Book; and what has been revealed to you from your Lord is the truth, but most of the people do not believe.
[622]- See footnote to 2:1.
(2) (2) It is Allāh who erected the heavens without pillars that you [can] see; then He ...
Continue ReadingTranslation of the meanings of surah Yusuf (1)
(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Rā.[582] These are the verses of the clear Book.
[582]- See footnote to 2:1.
(2) (2) Indeed, We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur’ān[583] that you might understand.
[583]- i.e., revealed in the Arabic language.
(3) (3) We relate to you, [O Muḥammad], the best of stories ...
Continue ReadingTranslation of the meanings of surah Yunus (1)
(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Rā.[510] These are the verses of the wise[511] Book.
[510]- See footnote to 2:1. [511]- The adjective "wise" expresses the qualities of will, purpose, discrimination and precision.
(2) (2) Have the people been amazed that We revealed [revelation] to a man from among them, ...
Continue ReadingTranslation of the meanings of surah Al-Faatiha
1 - Al-Faatiha
(1) In the name of Allah,[2] the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.[3]
[2]- Allah is a proper name belonging only to the one Almighty God, Creator and Sustainer of the heavens and the earth and all that is within them, the Eternal and Absolute, to whom alone all worship ...
Continue ReadingHow to gain Khushu in Salat
By
Dr. Mamdouh N. Mohamed
Associate Professor at the American Open University
What is Khushuu'?
Khushuu' during Salaat is misunderstood by some people as crying and weeping. Rather, it is the presence of the heart during an act of 'ibadah. When a person's heart is fully occupied of what he ...
Continue ReadingFaith has a Language
While attending a month long Dawah course when I was a teenager, one of our Islamic studies instructors, Dr. Mahmood Ghaazi, from Islamabad, Pakistan, told us about an official trip he had taken to the Vatican. His delegation met with a group of high priests. Dr. Ghazi ... Continue Reading
The Merits of Islam
There are many religions so why do Muslims think that Islam is true? Is there any factual basis?
This is a reasonable enough question for one who has not entered Islam, but one who believes in and practices this religion already knows the blessings which ... Continue Reading
Ayyub: An Example of Faith and Patience
The angels were discussing the conditions of mankind, their obedience and disobedience. One of them said that Ayyub was the best man on earth. He was an obedient believer, always praying ... Continue Reading
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