Chapter 5Watchfulness Allah, the Exalted, says: "Who sees you (O Muhammad (PBUH)) when you stand up (alone at night for Tahajjud prayers). And your movements among those who fall prostrate (to Allah in the five compulsory congregational prayers)". (26:218,219) "And He is with you (by His Knowledge) wheresoever you may be". (57:4) "Truly, nothing is… Continue reading Chapter 5: Watchfulness
Month: April 2008
Chapter 4: Truthfulness
Chapter 4Truthfulness Allah, the Exalted, says: "O you who believe! Be afraid of Allah, and be with those who are true (in words and deeds)". (9:119) "…the men and women who are truthful (in their speech and deeds)..". (33:35) "…then if they had been true to Allah, it would have been better for them". (47:21)… Continue reading Chapter 4: Truthfulness
Chapter 3: Patience and Perseverance
Chapter 3Patience and Perseverance Allah, the Exalted, says: "O you who believe! Endure and be more patient..". (3:200) "And certainly, We shall test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives and fruits, but give glad tidings to As-Sabirun (the patient)". (2:155) "Only those who are patient shall receive their reward in full,… Continue reading Chapter 3: Patience and Perseverance
Chapter 2: Repentance
Chapter 2Repentance Scholars said: It is necessary to repent from every sin. If the offense involves the Right of Allah, not a human, then there are three condition to be met in order that repentance be accepted by Allah: 1- To desist from committing it. 2- To feel sorry for committing it. 3- To decide… Continue reading Chapter 2: Repentance
Chapter 1: Sincerity and Significance of Intentions
Chapter 1Sincerity and Significance of Intentions and all Actions, Apparent and Hidden Allah, the Exalted, says: “And they were commanded not, but that they should worship Allah, and worship none but Him Alone (abstaining from ascribing partners to Him), and perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat) and give Zakat, and that is the right religion.” (98:5) “It is… Continue reading Chapter 1: Sincerity and Significance of Intentions
Moral State of the present-day Armies
Allah T’ala says in the Holy Quran: وَلاَ تَكُونُواْ كَالَّذِينَ خَرَجُواْ مِن دِيَارِهِم بَطَرًا وَرِئَاء النَّاسِ وَيَصُدُّونَ عَن سَبِيلِ اللّهِ وَاللّهُ بِمَا يَعْمَلُونَ مُحِيطٌ (8:47) And be not like those who came forth from their homes exulting, with a desire to be seen of people, and hindering others from the way of Allah. Allah encompasses… Continue reading Moral State of the present-day Armies
Guard Against Boundless Mischief
Allah T’ala says in the Holy Quran: وَاتَّقُواْ فِتْنَةً لاَّ تُصِيبَنَّ الَّذِينَ ظَلَمُواْ مِنكُمْ خَآصَّةً وَاعْلَمُواْ أَنَّ اللّهَ شَدِيدُ الْعِقَابِ 8.25 And guard against tumult or oppression, which affects not in particular (only) those of you who do wrong: and know that God is strict in punishment. This refers to those widespread social evils whose harmful effects… Continue reading Guard Against Boundless Mischief
