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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 قَالَ رَجُلَانِ مِنَ الَّذِينَ يَخَافُونَ أَنْعَمَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِمَا ادْخُلُوا عَلَيْهِمُ الْبَابَ فَإِذَا دَخَلْتُمُوهُ فَإِنَّكُمْ غَالِبُونَ ۚ وَعَلَى اللَّهِ فَتَوَكَّلُوا إِنْ كُنْتُمْ مُؤْمِنِينَ Two men of those who feared, upon both of whom Allah had bestowed … 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 وَلَا تَقْفُ مَا لَيْسَ لَكَ بِهِ عِلْمٌ Do not pursue that of which you have no knowledge. (Sūrat Al-Isrā, No.17, Āyat 36) A miracle is defined as an extraordinary act performed by someone who claims … Read more
Bismillāh. 17 November 2023/2 Jumādā al-Ūlā 1445 Updated list of English Quran Tafsīr sessions at: Click Here إِذَا جَآءَ نَصْرُ اللَّهِ وَالْفَتْحُ When there comes the help of Allah and victory (Sūrat al-Nasr, No.110, Āyat 1) The beginning of Sūrat al-Nasr promises help of Allah ‘azza wajall which will be accompanied by victory. Believers face many challenges in the world. … Read more