THE WORD OF GODFrom The Scriptures The Quran is the book of God. It has been preserved in its entirety since its revelation to the Prophet of Islam between 610 and 632 CE. It is a book that brings glad

fairness between you. No scribe should refuse to write: let him write as God has taught him, let the debtor dictate, and let him fear God, his Lord, and not diminish [the debt] at all. If the debtor is weak

debts, be they small or large, together with the date of payment. This is more just in the sight of God; it is more reliable as testimony, and more likely to prevent doubts arising between you, unless it

THE WORD OF GODFrom The Scriptures The Quran is the book of God. It has been preserved in its entirety since its revelation to the Prophet of Islam between 610 and 632 CE. It is a book that brings glad

intellectual level. Translated from Arabic and commentary by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful By the winds sent forth in swift succession, and then storming

remind us of the fact that, as there are these two different types of people in the present world, God’s verdict in respect of these two types of people will also appear in two different results in the next

love and fear of God. Both types of people appear the same in this world. But in relation to the life after death, there is a world of difference between the two: those who live in God and the Hereafter

vision, we would immediately submit to God. Death will overtake everybody; no one can escape from it. But death is not the same for everyone. Some have made God their goal in life; they speak and keep

terrestrial journey towards their Lord. Others have forgotten their Lord; they do not do things for God’s sake; they are travelling away from their Lord. They are like rebels who roam at large for a few days

GOD A SOURCE OF CONVICTIONPower In Faith I F you have a super-telescope that can view the entire universe, you will first of all see that rare planet called earth. You will observe that, amidst the totally

appear no more than a grain of sand.  In this vast universe, man’s only source of support is God. It is by God’s guidance that man’s ship is brought safely ashore. This sight will be so astounding that your

worthless. This experience will lead you to the discovery of two things. Firstly, there is a powerful God in this universe, its Creator and Sustainer. If you can recall this sight of the universe your heart

a plane on which the mind is focused on the higher, non-material realities of a godly existence. The Prophet said: “God plants wisdom in the heart of one who shows disinclination for the world.” To be

peace. And peace is a universal law of nature. That is because God loves the condition of peace, and disapproves of any state of unrest. God’s predilection for peace is enough reason for the believer also

peace. In no circumstances will the true believer ever tolerate the disruption of peace. FEAR OF GOD Fear of God, or taqwa, means leading a life of caution and restraint in this world. Umar Farooq, the second

with the sun’s rays, he removed the blanket from his body, folded it and hung it around his neck. God’s blessings come to the one who behaves gently instead of harshly This allegory tells us the difference

reaction of revenge and retaliation is produced. As the Hadith tells us, God rewards gentleness and not harshness. That is, God’s blessings come to the one who behaves gently instead of harshly.

only one straight line from one point to another; so there can only be one path leading a person to God. This is the true path. The question is: what does truth consist of and how can it be found? Fortunately

to accept. This solitary truth consists of the teachings of Muhammad, the Prophet of God, on whom be peace and God's blessings. Anyone who earnestly seeks the truth will find that no exacting choices have

who asserts that God has chosen him and revealed true knowledge to him for the purpose of conveying it to others. Intrinsically, this is the only plausible claim so far, for only God, who is eternal and

THE VISION OF ISLAMGod Worshipping, Man’s Well-wishing GOD has created man in freedom, but this freedom is not unlimited. The freedom of the individual is taken away at death. And, the freedom of the whole

of their freedom making it subservient to the will of God, will enter into Paradise; the other group will be of those who, having been fearless of God in using the freedom granted to them, will have to face

remain hidden from human eyes. God, the angels, Paradise, Hell; nothing is visible. As such, it was expected of man that when these realities were revealed, he would say, “God, I did not know that this was

discoveries only if he immerses himself totally in his subject, so can man discover the awesome splendour of God only if he engrosses himself totally in his Creator Discovery results primarily from a finely tuned

discovery he can make is God. But just as the scientist can make his discoveries only if he immerses himself totally in his subject, so can man discover the awesome splendour of God only if he engrosses himself

himself totally in his Creator. Discovery of God comes from giving one’s entire mind to God. It is only when one turns resolutely away from this material world in order to contemplate the divine processes

LAILATUL QADR THE NIGHT OF DESTINYA Long Arduous Search  In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful We sent it [Quran] down on the Night of Destiny. And what will make you comprehend what

Prophet Muhammad what she should do if she finds the Night. Prophet Muhammad said she should pray: O God! Certainly You are the One who grants forgiveness for sins. You love to forgive, so forgive me. (Al

because by doing so, a believer realizes the smallness of his being and the greatness of God. He realizes that God alone has the power to forgive, and none else.  Common belief is that the  Night  of  Destiny