Translation of the meanings of surah An-Nahl (2)
(61) (61) And if Allāh were to impose blame on the people for their wrongdoing, He would not have left upon it [i.e., the earth] any creature, but He defers them for a specified term. And when their term has come, they will not remain behind an hour, nor will they precede [it].
(62) (62) And ...
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I was brought up in a devout Catholic family and raised with
Catholic values and traditions. At fifteen, I entered the
monastery. While inside the monastery, I was happy because I could
perform my duties as a nun and the people around me including my
family were also pleased with me.
Until ...
The Fitrah
When a child is born, it has with it a natural belief in God. This natural belief is called in Arabic the "Fitrah".[1] If the child were left alone, it would grow up aware of God in His oneness, but all children are affected by the pressures of their environment whether directly or indirectly. ...
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Translation of the meanings of surah Yusuf (2)
(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 ...
Continue ReadingTranslation of the meanings of surah Yunus (2)
(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 ...
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| Mîrhân Muhsin|
A woman is naturally endowed to endure the physical, mental, and emotional stress of bearing a child in her womb for nine months. She has a heart endowed with love and compassion, and as a new mother, her eyes are made for sleepless nights, while her days are filled with ...
Continue ReadingTranslation of the meanings of surah Al-Israa (2)
(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 ...
Continue ReadingTranslation of the meanings of surah Al-A'raaf (1)
(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 ...
Continue ReadingTranslation of the meanings of surah Al-An'aam (2)
(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].
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Forgiveness for All Previous Sins
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 ...
Continue ReadingThe Death of the People of Hell
Q: Will anyone
die in Hell? Is there any saheeh hadeeth to that effect or not? If
it is true, then what is the nature of this death, and to whom will
it happen?
A: It
was reported in Saheeh Muslim that Aboo Sa'eed al-Khudree (may
Allaah be pleased with him) said: "The Messenger of Allaah ...
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