Bismillāh. أَحَسِبَ النَّاسُ أَن يُتْرَكُوا أَن يَقُولُوا آمَنَّا وَهُمْ لَا يُفْتَنُونَ Do people think that they will be left alone on saying: ‘We believe’, and that they will not be tested? (Sūrat Al- ‘Ankabūt, No. 29, Āyat 2) At times in the Holy Quran, Allah ‘azza wajall asks us certain questions which act as a … Read more
Bismillāh, الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ Louange à Allah, Seigneur de l’univers. (Sūrat al-Hamd, No. 1, Āyat 2) Dans le chapitre d’ouverture du Saint Coran, Allah enseigne à Son serviteur des mots avec lesquels il peut s’adresser à son Créateur. L’homme n’a pas la capacité de comprendre la réalité d’Allah et par conséquent, il ne peut véritablement … Read more
Bismillāh. اَللَّهُ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالاَرْضِ Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. (Surat al-Nur, No.24, Āyat 35) This is one of the most descriptive verses of the holy Quran. In this reflection, we focus on its opening sentence: Allah is the illumination of the heavens and the earth, and inshāAllah in a future Reflection, … Read more
Bismillāh, إِنَّ رَحْمَتَ اللَّهِ قَرِيبٌ مِّنَ الْمُحْسِنِينَ La miséricorde de Dieu est proche de ceux qui font le bien. (Surat al-A‘rāf, No.7, Āyat 56) La miséricorde d’Allah est vaste et complète. Durant le mois sacré de Ramadan, les croyants ont la chance de recevoir une abondante miséricorde d’Allah ‘azza wajall. Comme l’a dit le Prophète (s) … Read more
Bismillāh. 15 December 2023/1 Jumādā al-Ākhira 1445 Did you miss our ‘Umrah webinar? You can view the material, slides, and the recording at www.academyofislam.com/ali-672 فَإِذَا قَرَأْتَ الْقُرْآنَ فَاسْتَعِذْ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ. إِنَّهُ لَيْسَ لَهُ سُلْطَانٌ عَلَى الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَلَىٰ رَبِّهِمْ يَتَوَكَّلُونَ. إِنَّمَا سُلْطَانُهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ يَتَوَلَّوْنَهُ وَالَّذِينَ هُم بِهِ مُشْرِكُونَ When you recite the Quran, … Read more
Bismillāh Did you miss our ‘Umrah webinar? You can view the material, slides, and the recording at www.academyofislam.com/ali-672 فَإِذَا قَرَأْتَ الْقُرْآنَ فَاسْتَعِذْ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ. إِنَّهُ لَيْسَ لَهُ سُلْطَانٌ عَلَى الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَلَىٰ رَبِّهِمْ يَتَوَكَّلُونَ. إِنَّمَا سُلْطَانُهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ يَتَوَلَّوْنَهُ وَالَّذِينَ هُم بِهِ مُشْرِكُونَ When you recite the Quran, seek the protection of Allah against … Read more
Bismillāh وَإِنَّهُ لِحُبِّ الْخَيْرِ لَشَدِيدٌ Et pour l’amour des richesses il est certes ardent (Surat al-‘Ādiyāt, No.100, Āyat 8) Le Quran décrit l’être humain dans cette surah comme un être ingrat qui aime plus que tout la richesse et les biens matériels. Il est profondément attaché à tout cela. Et c’est à cause de ce fort attachement au … Read more
Bismillāh. Order printed copy of our latest publication Rabi’ and Jumada Devotions from www.amazon.com. The digital version can be downloaded from www.academyoislam.com/publications يَا أَيُّهَا الْإِنسَانُ إِنَّكَ كَادِحٌ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكَ كَدْحًا فَمُلَاقِيهِ O human! Indeed, you are labouring towards your Lord laboriously, and you will encounter Him. (Sūrat Al-Inshiqāq, No.84, Āyat 6) Allah ‘azza wajall describes the journey of … Read more
Bismillāh, وَنُرِيدُ أَن نَّمُنَّ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ ٱسْتُضْعِفُوا۟ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَنَجْعَلَهُمْ أَئِمَّةًۭ وَنَجْعَلَهُمُ ٱلْوَٰرِثِينَ Nous voulions favoriser ceux qui avaient été opprimés sur terre, en faire des dirigeants et en faire des héritiers. (Sourate al-Qasas, No 28, Āyat 5) Utilisé par les Shī’ah comme l’une des preuves coraniques les plus tangibles sur la venue de l’Imam … Read more
A discussion on some diseases of the soul and their treatment as described in Jami al-Sa’adat, one of the most comprehensive books on Islamic ethics, by Mahdi Muhammad Naraqi. Topics will include diseases of the power of the intellect and the power of anger. Schedule: 3 Tuesday evenings, Feb 20-Mar 5, 2024, 8.30-9.30 p.m. Instructor: … Read more