إِلَه A person enters into the fold of Islam by accepting and testifying, “La Ilaha Illullah, Muhammad-ur-Rasool-Allah” (There is no god but Allah and Muhammad (s.a.a.w.) is His messenger). A good understanding of the Quranic Arabic word ILAH is needed.
Month: June 2007
All Praise Be to Allah
اَلْحَمْدُ ِللهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِيْنَ (1:2) Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the entire universe. Whenever we praise someone, we do so for two reasons: First, because excellence calls for praise, irrespective of whether that excellence has any direct relevance to us or not. Second, we praise one whom we consider to be our benefactor.… Continue reading All Praise Be to Allah
Bismillah
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ (1:1) In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate One of the many practices taught by Islam is that its followers should begin their activities in the name of God. This principle, if consciously and earnestly followed, will necessarily yield three beneficial results.
Allah is the Lord
اَلْحَمْدُ ِللهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِيْنَ Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the entire universe.(1:2) In Arabic the word Rabb has three meanings: (i) Lord and Master; (ii) Sustainer, Provider, Supporter, Nourisher and Guardian, and (iii) Sovereign, Ruler, He Who controls and directs. God is the Rabb of the universe in all three meanings of the term.
Prophet for all humanity
قُلْ يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنِّي رَسُولُ اللّهِ إِلَيْكُمْ جَمِيعًا الَّذِي لَهُ مُلْكُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ لا إِلَـهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ يُحْيِـي وَيُمِيتُ فَآمِنُواْ بِاللّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ النَّبِيِّ الأُمِّيِّ الَّذِي يُؤْمِنُ بِاللّهِ وَكَلِمَاتِهِ وَاتَّبِعُوهُ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَهْتَدُونَ(7:158) [Say, O Muhammad]: 'O men! I am Allah's Messenger to you all – of Him to Whom belongs the dominion of the heavens… Continue reading Prophet for all humanity
Bearer of good news and a Warner
Allah T’ala says in the Holy Quran: يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ إِنَّا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ شَاهِدًا وَمُبَشِّرًا وَنَذِيرًا (33:45) O Prophet, We have sent you as a witness, a bearer of good news and a warner. One should note that a person’s giving the good news of a good end for belief and righteous acts and the warning of… Continue reading Bearer of good news and a Warner
Islamic Civilization and the Western Orientalists
Taken from “The Life of Muhammad” by Muhammad Husayn Haykal, translated by Dr. Ismail Ragi A. al Faruqi Irving and Islamic Determinism Washington Irving, one of the greatest writers the United States of America produced in the nineteenth century, is a real credit to his people. He has written a biography of the Arab Prophet… Continue reading Islamic Civilization and the Western Orientalists
Islamic Civilization as depicted in the Quran
Taken from “The Life of Muhammad” by Muhammad Husayn Haykal, translated by Dr. Ismail Ragi A. al Faruqi Islamic and Western Civilizations Muhammad left a great spiritual legacy which enveloped the world in its light and guided man’s civilization throughout many centuries, a legacy which will envelop the world again and guide man’s civilization once… Continue reading Islamic Civilization as depicted in the Quran
Muhammad (s.a.a.w.) as a Witness
Allah T’ala sent the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.a.w.) as شَاهِدً Allah T’ala says in the Holy Quran: يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ إِنَّا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ شَاهِدًا وَمُبَشِّرًا وَنَذِيرًا O Prophet, We have sent you as a witness, a bearer of good news and a warner. (33:45)
Competing in Sin
If there is a phrase that can describe the world today, it has to be “Competing in Sin!” Many Muslim governments, groups and individuals have taken an un-Islamic path and are trying to do what non-Muslim governments, groups and individuals are doing. It is a competition in sin and Muslims are losing. About fourteen hundred… Continue reading Competing in Sin