Knowledge

Before we can understand what a Muslim is, we must first be aware of what modern man has become. It is precisely the abysmal ignorance of the so-called educated man in our society that makes the crucial question of existence difficult to address. Cursed with a superficial verbal coherence, the educated man feels entitled to explain and express himself infinitely. …

There are people who mistakenly think that the belief in a Supreme Being as Creator and Sustainer of the universe is a mere emotional aspiration, a superstition of ancient times, irrational and illogical and exploited by modern science. Scientists (physicists, biologists, and others) are believed to have erected a theory that refutes and replaces the traditional belief in God. Such …

It is part of the Prophet’s guidance, peace be upon him, not to criticize other Muslims in public by naming them and embarrassing them, thus damaging his reputation. The reputation or honour of another Muslim is sacred and cannot be transgressed without a very serious justification. If a Muslim makes a mistake in public, it is better to criticize the …

By: Shaykh Ahmad Zarruq If someone is asked about the fundamentals of the spiritual path, he should answer: The fundamentals of our path are five: Taqwa – To have full reverential awareness of Allah, in private and in public Adherence to the Sunnah in word and deed Indifference to whether others give us their approval or rejection Contentment with Allah …

Allah is the name by which God calls Himself in the Qur’an. It is the revealed supreme name that cannot be applied to anyone or anything. It is a name that was already found among the Arabs before Islam since it was revealed in earlier scriptures, such as the Torah and the Bible, and that Allah confirms in the Qur’an. …

Allah commands His believing servants to remember their Lord, who has bestowed upon them all kinds of blessings and favours, because this will bring them great reward and a wonderful destiny. Imam Ahmad narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Busr said: “Two Bedouins went to the Messenger of Allah and one of them said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, which is the best …

God combined in His last Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم the most illustrious qualities of character, in order to secure the confidence of His one who listened and followed Him. His character shone from all angles and was seen as admirable in the eyes of all. Those who considered lineage to be crucial, even if it is not in God’s …