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There is a large and prestigious company that everyone admires and dreams of working for. Let's say this company is Tesla, Google, or Facebook. When we work there, we often wonder about those who receive various incentives and great benefits from the company. Big companies surely offer hefty bonuses. We often notice that those who receive these gre...

Every time Islam is discussed, many assume it is a "Malay religion." Many also believe that someone who converts to Islam must abandon their original culture, including food, clothing, and language. But is this really true? Islam: A Religion for All Nations Islam does not belong to any particular race. It is a religion revealed for all of humanity,...

The Quran is a Reminder.For whom? For us. Why? Because we always forget. We forget about the deceitfulness of this world, we forget about the Hereafter that is surely coming. But isn't it strange? When Allah says that the Quran is a "tazkirah", a reminder, we think that just reading it is enough. When we complete a recitation(khatam), we celebrate,...

Why Faith Requires Comprehension and Action  "And this is a blessed Book which We have revealed, so follow it and fear Allah that you may receive mercy." (Surah Al-An'am: 155) Let's pause for a moment on two key words in this verse: فَٱتَّبِعُوهُ وَٱتَّقُواْ – "so follow it and fear Allah." How many of us truly understand what these words mean...

A Tadabbur of Surah Al-Hadid (57:16) "Has the time not come for those who have believed that their hearts should become humbly submissive at the remembrance of Allah and what has come down of the truth? And let them not be like those who were given the Scripture before, and a long period passed over them, so their hearts hardened; and many of them ...

In Surah Al-Mursalat, Allah mentions the word "Wail" ten times. "Wail" means woe or doom. The question is, who is this doom for? Allah directs it towards those who do not want to listen, do not want to believe, and do not want to follow what the Qur'an says. Imagine, Allah has already given us clear guidance through the Qur'an. Yet, there are peopl...

Verse 1 "O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous" (Al-Baqarah 2:21) This verse is a profound call to reflect on life's origin and purpose. Allah, the Creator, addresses all of humanity—not a specific nation, tribe, or belief system, but everyone. It is an invitation to worship Him, to rememb...

1. What is Islam and who are Muslims? Q: What is Islam?A: Islam is a monotheistic religion that means "submission to the will of God." It is based on the belief in one God (Allah) and follows the guidance provided through the Quran, the holy book, and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Q: Who are Muslims?A: Muslims are follo...

Every verse in the Quran carries an important message for us. Not a single verse is insignificant, as Allah does not do or say anything in vain. Today, let's look at one verse, Al-Kahf 18:35. Allah describes two owners of gardens, one of whom entered his garden while wronging himself. Logically speaking, can someone really wrong themselves? Typical...

What is the meaning of rezeki (provision)? الرِّزْقُ هُوَ كُلُّ مَا أَنْعَمَ اللَّهُ عَلَى عِبَادِهِ"Rezeki is everything that Allah has blessed His servants with,مِنْ نِعَمٍ سَوَاءٌ مَادِّيَّةٍ أَوْ مَعْنَوِيَّةٍwhether it is a tangible or intangible blessing." Visible Rezeki: Like wealth, a spouse, children, family, health, love, etc.Invisible Re...

Life is filled with moments when people come to us seeking help—sometimes for advice, guidance, or even just a small favor. Often, we may feel reluctant, tired, or dismissive, thinking the matter is too trivial to deserve our attention. However, as Allah beautifully reminds us in Surah Al-Mujadila (58:11), even the smallest acts of kindness can bri...

حَـٰفِظُوا۟ عَلَى ٱلصَّلَوَٰتِ وَٱلصَّلَوٰةِ ٱلْوُسْطَىٰ وَقُومُوا۟ لِلَّهِ قَـٰنِتِينَ Maintain with care the [obligatory] prayers and [in particular] the middle [i.e., ʿaṣr] prayer and stand before Allāh, devoutly obedient. Before this verse (verse 237), Allah talks about divorce. When divorce happens, it often involves emotions and is undoubtedl...

كُلُّ نَفْسٍۢ ذَآئِقَةُ ٱلْمَوْتِ ۗ وَإِنَّمَا تُوَفَّوْنَ أُجُورَكُمْ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَـٰمَةِ ۖ فَمَن زُحْزِحَ عَنِ ٱلنَّارِ وَأُدْخِلَ ٱلْجَنَّةَ فَقَدْ فَازَ ۗ وَمَا ٱلْحَيَوٰةُ ٱلدُّنْيَآ إِلَّا مَتَـٰعُ ٱلْغُرُورِ  Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your [full] compensation on the Day of Resurrection. So he who is draw...

Navigating Purity in Food, Technology, and Faith Abstract: This writing uses the analogy of organic food and AI-generated digital content to illustrate the importance of authenticity in religious practices. While society tends to choose organic products and genuine human-created content for their known benefits, they often neglect the same aut...

"If religious scriptures have advanced scientific knowledge, why isn't there USEABLE knowledge like antibiotics, insulin, jet engines etc?" by Doc Firstly, we need to look at the context in which it was revealed, the state of society, and civilization at that time. These scripture (Al-Quran) are not all about science. If they were to talk...

1. In our daily lives as Muslims, we must engage in various acts of worship as a sign of our desire to draw closer to Allah and as an expression of gratitude, as being obedient to Allah's commands is a way of showing thankfulness. 2. However, have you ever wondered or questioned whether the worship we perform is accepted or not? Do we ever ponder i...

Status of the Prophet Isa/Jesus in IslamIn Islam, Prophet Isa is highly respected as one of the important prophets and messengers of Allah. He is not God or the Son of God, but rather a human being entrusted with a special mission by Allah to convey messages and revelations to humanity. Not believing in him means that a person's faith as a Muslim i...

Seeking the Balance: Navigating Worldly Pursuits and Spiritual Commitments, Guide from Al-Quran "Man is only between two things; if not occupied with religion, then occupied with worldly matters". This busyness ultimately makes us tired. Being busy with the world will lead to exhaustion, and being busy with the hereafter will also result in fatigue...

In the beautiful heaven, Prophet Adam was honored by God by being placed in paradise. However, he was given one command: do not approach a particular tree. God's decree: "And We said, 'O Adam, dwell, you and your wife, in Paradise and eat therefrom in [ease and] abundance from wherever you will. But do not approach this tree, lest you be among the ...

The Divine Revelation and the Wisdom of Nature's Miracles When we observe the lives of ants, we encounter fascinating phenomena that have been studied by researchers for centuries. One significant discovery is the role of ant queens or queen ants within ant colonies. In 1781, a biologist named Pierre André Latreille discovered that within ant colon...