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...
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The Call to Worship Allah Alone
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...
Islam Q & A Part 1
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...
The Garden of Arrogance
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...
The Most Precious Provision
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...
Ease the Path for Others, and Allah Will Ease Yours
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...
Maintaining Faith and Prayer Through Trials
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...
True Success: A Reflection on Life, Death, and the Hereafter
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...
Organic Living in a Digital World
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...
Scripture and Science: A Profound Connection Revealed Through Time
"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...
Do we need to worry about our deeds not being accepted?
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...
Islam and belief in Jesus
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...
What other path would you take?
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...
The Story of Prophet Adam and Iblis: A Mistakes and Obedience
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 Miraculous Ants and the Divine Revelation to Prophet Muhammad
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...
Uninspiring Death
No one likes to talk about death. It is a sad and terrifying matter for everyone because we will leave behind everything we hold dear. Our mothers, fathers, siblings, luxurious houses and cars, children, successful careers, and much more. The Prophet said it is something that "terminates all pleasures." Once, during a reminder session, I asked my f...