(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, ...

(58) (58) And the brothers of Joseph came [seeking food], and they entered upon him; and he recognized them, but he was to them unknown.[602]

[602]- Due to the change in his appearance over the years.

(59) (59) And when he had furnished them with their supplies, he said, "Bring me a brother of ...

When someone converts to Islam, God forgives all of his previous sins and evil deeds. A man called Amr came to the Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, and said, «Give me your right hand so that I may give you my pledge of loyalty.» The Prophet stretched out his ...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

Praise only be to Allah, and peace and blessings be on his last Prophet, and so:

I shed a tear in Ramadan on those who don't consider the sacredness of the month, and his virtues and merits, not only they meet it- as the other months- ...

Compiled from the works of Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali, Ibn Al-Qayyim
al-Jawziyya, and Abu Hamid al-Ghazali.

SINCERITY


Sincerity is the freeing of one's intentions from all
impurities in order to come nearer to Allah. It is to
ensure that the intentions behind all acts of worship and
...

(53) (53) And they ask information of you, [O Muḥammad], "Is it true?" Say, "Yes, by my Lord. Indeed, it is truth; and you will not cause failure [to Allāh]."

(54) (54) And if each soul that wronged had everything on earth, it would offer it in ransom. And they will confide regret when they ...

(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Meem, Ṣād.[363]

[363]- See footnote to 2:1.

(2) (2) [This is] a Book revealed to you, [O Muḥammad] - so let there not be in your breast distress therefrom - that you may warn thereby and as a reminder to the believers.

(3) (3) Follow, [O mankind], what has been revealed ...

(61) (61) And [mention] when We said to the angels, "Prostrate to Adam," and they prostrated, except for Iblees.[759] He said, "Should I prostrate to one You created from clay?"

[759]- See footnote to 2:34.

(62) (62) [Iblees] said, "Do You see this one whom You have honored above me? If You ...

(74) (74) And [mention, O Muḥammad], when Abraham said to his father Āzar, "Do you take idols as deities? Indeed, I see you and your people to be in manifest error."

(75) (75) And thus did We show Abraham the realm of the heavens and the earth that he would be among the certain [in faith].

Satan Hinders the Slave from Acting by Means of Procrastination and Laziness

Dr. `Umar Al-Ashqar
Chapter: From the Ways of Satan in Leading Humans Astray
The World of the Jinn and Devils
© 1998 al-Basheer Publications and Translations


Concerning this point, Satan has many ways and means. ...