time. One, taqwa or righteousness, the other thanksgiving. Food and drink are two great blessings of God. But in normal circumstances man does not realize it. During fasting when he abstains from these things

to the Prophet before dawn and he was eating Sehri. The Prophet observed: ‘Sehri is a blessing that God has bestowed on you. So do not leave it out.’” (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No. 23142)

to hear such music that one might wish its enchantment to last forever. The Creator of all light, God Himself is the most resplendent of all beings. He is the light of the Heavens and of the earth, shedding

go and tell the people that only a Muslim who was true to his faith would enter Paradise; but that God also aided the cause of His religion through sinners. (AL-BUKHARI, SAHIH) Regarding one’s deeds

vessel to perform his ablution. “What is this extravagance, O Saad?” said the Prophet. “Prophet of God,” said Saad, “Can there be extravagance even if you are standing on the banks of a river?” “Yes, “

Hereafter: all-important to the Prophet, but not so to his opponents When the Prophet was commanded by God to commence his public mission he ascended the hill of Safa and called the people together. “I have

(and sisters), he meant those believers who would emerge in times to come to spread the message of God to mankind and who would believe in the Prophet without seeing him. The word ikhwan ar-rasul has been

One such Quranic verse says: God commands justice, kindness and giving their [due to] near relatives, and He forbids all shameful deeds, and injustice and transgression. He admonishes you so that you

respect to a member of the divine family. This belief makes one deserving of reward in the eyes of God. Along with this one greater benefit is that during this act, noble feelings are engendered. And by

to hear such music that one might wish its enchantment to last forever. The Creator of all light, God Himself is the most resplendent of all beings. He is the light of the Heavens and of the earth, shedding