In the last part of Surah Al- ‘Asr, the word ‘tawasau’ has been used twice. Its verbal noun is ‘tawasi’ and it is derived from ‘wasiyyat’ which means admonition, exhortation with persistent emphasis. Again, this infinitive is formed from the stem of the verbal noun ‘tafaul’, whose first attribute is mutual cooperation and the second… Continue reading Tawasau
Category: Qualities of the Believers
The Interrelation of Faith, Righteous Deeds and Mutual Exhortation
Nothing and no one can avoid influencing his environment and being influenced by it. The coldness of ice will necessarily chill its surroundings and the heat of fire will surely make them warmer. The same is true in the field of morality. If the spirit of righteous deeds is really engendered in a person, it… Continue reading The Interrelation of Faith, Righteous Deeds and Mutual Exhortation
The Real Meaning of Righteous Deeds
The phrase righteous deeds is commonly translated as good actions. But, if we look deep into it, we would discover more significance hidden behind it. The two locutions ‘action’ and ‘activity’ are generally taken to convey the same sense. But there is a subtle difference in their meaning. Any kind of movement or work can… Continue reading The Real Meaning of Righteous Deeds
Six Qualities of the Truly Successful
Six Qualities of the Truly Successful There are many places in the Holy Quran, where the verses speak about the attributes of the ones who want success in this life and the hereafter. The first such place is in Surah Al-Baqarah, the second chapter. The six qualities mentioned in these verses are: Accept the Holy… Continue reading Six Qualities of the Truly Successful
Concerning thankfulness [shukr]
Concerning thankfulness [shukr] Hadhrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA) As for thankfulness [shukr], the basic guidance on the subject is contained in the words of Allah (Almighty and Glorious is He) : If you are thankful, I will surely give you more; but if you are ungrateful, My punishment is terrible indeed. (14:7) This… Continue reading Concerning thankfulness [shukr]
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
Five Qualities and their Reward
1. Does the remembrance of Allah (Zikrullah) make your heart tremble?2. Does your Faith (Eiman) increase when verses of the Holy Quran are recited?3. Do you have complete trust (Tawakkul) in Allah Subhanuhu wa T’ala?4. Do you establish Salah (Prayer)?5. Do you spend of what Allah Subhanuhu wa T’ala has given you? If you answered yes… Continue reading Five Qualities and their Reward