Allah calls Himself Al-Ghaalib— The Victor, the Predominant— on one occasion in the Quran. Al-Ghaalib is the One who is victorious in every situation. He is the only One who decides and does as He wants with the creation and makes the believers prevail. The Victor, the Predominant, the One Who Prevails Ghaalib comes from the root ghayn-laam-baa, which points … Read more
Bismillahi-r-Rahmani-r-Rahim There are several places in the Qur’an where Allah Azza Waajal mentions the story of Adam alaihi salam and Shaytan. The following is a discussion on one of those passages, which is also the first time the story is mentioned in the Qur’an, in the beginning of Surat al Baqarah. And [mention, O Muhammad … Read more
Eid al Fitr, or the “Festival of Fast Breaking,” is celebrated in late summer and represents the ending of the blessed month of Ramadan and fasting. It is during Eid al Fitr that we remember Allah (swt) and serve Him by giving zakkat, or charity, to those who are in need and by worshipping Him … Read more
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It’s a scary question, but do your actions show you love something else more than you love Allah ‘azza wa jall? In this week’s central ayah Allah says: And [yet], among the people are those who take other than Allah as equals [to Him]. They love them as they [should] love Allah. But those who … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Allah (swt) sent the Prophet (s.a.w.s) with the mission of spreading the message of Islam to all humanity. After the Prophet’s death, it is upon us to carry on his mission. He has given us all the da’wah material we need in the Quran and the sunnah. However, the message itself may … Read more
It is sunnah if you are praying alone or as an imam, to have a barrier (sutrah) in front of you that will prevent people from walking in front of you, and to enable you to focus properly on the actions of the prayer. The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: When one of you … Read more
Allah calls Himself An-Naseer— The Helper— on five occasions in the Quran. An-Naseer is the one who helps and supports His slaves. He is the One who backs, strengthens, defends, and aids the believers, and there is no helper but Him! The Helper, the One who supports and defends Naseer comes from the root noon-saad-raa, … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Allah the Exalted gives many different kinds of examples in the Quran in order to explain to us various lessons. He says (translation of the meaning): وَلَقَدْ صَرَّفْنَا فِي هَٰذَا الْقُرْآنِ لِلنَّاسِ مِن كُلِّ مَثَلٍ ۚ وَكَانَ الْإِنسَانُ أَكْثَرَ شَيْءٍ جَدَلًا And We have certainly diversified in this Qur’an for the people … Read more