Bismillāh, وَلِتُكْمِلُوا الْعِدَّةَ وَلِتُكَبِّرُوا اللَّهَ عَلَىٰ مَا هَدَاكُمْ وَلَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونََ Afin que vous en complétiez le nombre et que vous en proclamiez la grandeur d’Allah pour vous avoir guidés, et afin que vous soyez reconnaissants ! (Sūrat al-Baqarah, No.2, Āyat 185) À la fin du mois de Ramadan, les musulmans célèbrent la fête de l’Eid al-Fitr. … Read more
Bismillāh. فَلَبِئْسَ مَثْوَى الْمُتَكَبِّرِينَ Evil is the [final] abode of the arrogant (Sūrat al-Nahl, No. 16, Āyat 29) One of the vices discussed in the books of ethics and noble character (akhlāq) is that of pride (takabbur). Pride is like self-conceit (‘ujb), but they differ in that pride is when a person sees themselves as being above … Read more
Bismillāh, الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ Louange à Allah, Seigneur de l’univers. (Sourate Al-Hamd, n° 1, verset 2) L’importance de ce verset souvent répété peut-être observée dans la narration suivante de l’Imam Ja’far al-Sādiq ‘alayhis-salām : Quand le Messager d’Allah (paix et bénédictions soient sur lui et sa famille) entrait dans la matinée, il disait “alhamdulillāhi … Read more
Bismillāh. 5 January 2024/22 Jumādā al-Ākhira 1445 وَلَكُمْ فِي الْقِصَاصِ حَيَاةٌ يَا أُولِي الْأَلْبَابِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ There is life for you in retribution, O you who possess intellects! Maybe you will refrain! (Sūrat al-Baqarah No. 2, Āyat 179) Criminal law in the Islamic tradition differs substantially from that which is found in the Common Law or Civil … Read more
Bismillāh, 4 janvier 2024/21 Jumādā al-Ākhira 1445 Réflexion Coranique N°419. Āyat 2 :245 – Donner dans le sentier d’Allah (swt) مَّن ذَا الَّذِي يُقْرِضُ اللَّهَ قَرْضًا حَسَنًا فَيُضَاعِفَهُ لَهُ أَضْعَافًا كَثِيرَةً ۚ وَاللَّهُ يَقْبِضُ وَيَبْسُطُ وَإِلَيْهِ تُرْجَعُونَ Quiconque prête à Allah de bonne grâce, Il le lui rendra multiplié plusieurs fois. Allah restreint ou étend … Read more
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