w3plus Bismillāh, اَللَّهُ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالاَرْضِ Allah est la Lumière des cieux et de la terre. (Surat al-Nur, No.24, Āyat 35) C’est l’un des versets les plus descriptifs du Saint Coran. Dans cette réflexion, nous nous concentrons sur sa phrase d’ouverture : Allah est La Lumière des cieux et de la terre, et inshāAllah dans une future réflexion, … Read more
In an increasingly diverse and multicultural work environment, practicing Muslims often encounter situations that require careful adherence to Islamic legal principles. This module serves as a comprehensive refresher on key jurisprudential (Fiqh) rulings relevant to the modern workplace, based on the edicts of Ayatullah Syed Ali al-Husaini al-Sistani (dz). Some of the areas that will … Read more
The intricate balance between predestination and free will has been a central theme in Islamic theology, sparking debates among scholars for centuries. A key aspect of this discourse lies in understanding the concepts of guidance (Hidāyah) and misguidance (Ḍalālah) as presented in the Quran. This module delves into the Quranic verses that outline God’s system … Read more
Bismillāh, 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 Lorsque tu lis le Coran, demande la protection d’Allah contre le Diable banni. Il n’a aucun pouvoir sur ceux qui croient et qui placent leur confiance en … Read more
Bismillāh, يَا أَيُّهَا الْإِنسَانُ إِنَّكَ كَادِحٌ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكَ كَدْحًا فَمُلَاقِيهِ Ô homme ! Toi qui t’efforces vers ton Seigneur sans relâche, tu Le rencontreras alors. (Sūrat Al-Inshiqāq, No.84, Āyat 6) Allah ‘azza wajall décrit le parcours de tous les êtres humains comme un kadh, ce qui signifie « peine, travail ou effort intense. » Divers commentaires soulignent que … Read more
Bismillah. لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ ۖ وَبِذَٰلِكَ أُمِرْتُ وَأَنَا أَوَّلُ الْمُسْلِمِينَ He has no partner. I have been commanded to follow this creed and I am the first of those who submit [to Allah]. (Sūrat al-An‘ām, No. 6, Āyat 163) A few verses of the Quran refer to the Prophet of Islam sallallāhu ‘alayhi wa-ālihi wasallam as … Read more
Bismillah. فَاسْتَجَبْنَا لَهُ وَنَجَّيْنَاهُ مِنَ الْغَمِّ وَكَذَٰلِكَ نُنجِي الْمُؤْمِنِينَ So, We answered his prayer and delivered him from sorrow; and thus do We deliver the faithful. (Sūrat al-Anbiyā No. 21, Āyat 88) The story of Prophet Yūnus ‘alayhis-salām and his mission to the large city of Nineveh was discussed in previous reflections. To recap, the … Read more
Bismillah. وَأَنزَلْنَا ٱلْحَدِيدَ فِيهِ بَأْسٌۭ شَدِيدٌۭ وَمَنَـٰفِعُ لِلنَّاسِ وَلِيَعْلَمَ ٱللَّهُ مَن يَنصُرُهُۥوَرُسُلَهُۥ بِٱلْغَيْبِإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ قَوِىٌّ عَزِيزٌۭ And We sent down iron, wherein is mighty power and benefits for the people, and so that Allah maymake evident those who support Him and His messengers in secret.Indeed, Allah is Powerful and Exalted (Sūrat al-Hadīd, no.57, Āyat 25) As mentioned … Read more
Bismillāh, قَالَ رَجُلَانِ مِنَ الَّذِينَ يَخَافُونَ أَنْعَمَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِمَا ادْخُلُوا عَلَيْهِمُ الْبَابَ فَإِذَا دَخَلْتُمُوهُ فَإِنَّكُمْ غَالِبُونَ ۚ وَعَلَى اللَّهِ فَتَوَكَّلُوا إِنْ كُنْتُمْ مُؤْمِنِينَ Deux hommes d’entre ceux qui craignent Allah et qui étaient comblés par Lui de bienfaits dirent : “Entrez chez eux par la porte ; puis quand vous y serez entrés, vous serez … Read more
Bismillāh, وَلَا تَقْفُ مَا لَيْسَ لَكَ بِهِ عِلْمٌ Ne poursuivez pas ce que vous ne connaissez pas. (Sūrat Al-Isrā, No.17, Āyat 36) Un miracle est défini comme un acte extraordinaire accompli par quelqu’un qui affirme être un prophète. Ordinariser et convaincre le peuple de son statut, un prophète vient avec un miracle, un acte qui … Read more