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Stories from the quran the story of the prophet ibrahim and his son ismael    It is beyond doubt that faith and beliefs become stronger when they are tested and successfully withstand the test. The self must reach a point of extremity where it may have to lose valuable things simply because it holds firmly…

The Prophet Ibrahim: The Friend of Allah The Prophet Ibrahim, may Allah send His Peace upon him, is the “Friend of Allah” (خليل الله). He is the father of monotheism and one of the 25 prophets mentioned in the Holy Quran. Allah praised the Prophet Ibrahim and said in His Holy Book, in Surah An-Nahl,…

 Al-Khaliq (الخالق) – The Creator     The Name of Allah, Al-Khaliq (الخالق), means the One Who brings everything from non-existence into existence. Allah is the One Who creates all things from nothing, with no precedent. He creates whatever He wills and does so in a perfect manner. He alone determines when, how, and what…

The Story of the People of the Cave     Another inspiring story from the Holy Quran is the story of the People of the Cave, through which Allah challenges the arguments and excuses of those who rejected Islam and the prophethood of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). In Surah Al-Kahf, verse…

How to Choose a Wife in Islam    The Messenger of Allah said: “Whoever among you can afford to get married, let him do so, and whoever cannot afford it should fast, for it will be a restraint (Wija’) for him.” Marriage in Islam is intended to fulfil multiple purposes, including spiritual tranquillity, peace, cooperation,…

Prophet Sulaiman and the Hoopoe: A Story from the Quran     The Signs of Allah are reflected in His creatures, which are subdued to meet human needs and requirements. In the Quran, Allah tells us the story of one of His creatures, the hoopoe, and its encounter with Prophet Sulaiman. Allah gave Prophet Sulaiman…

How to Choose a Husband in Islam     Allah says in the Holy Quran, in Surah Ar-Rum, verse 21: “And among His Signs is this, that He created for you wives from among yourselves, that you may find repose in them, and He has put between you affection and mercy. Verily, in that are…

Who would you call when you feel distressed? Allah…        When you need to strengthen your creed and faith, you must read the Quran, as Allah said in His Holy Book, Surah An-Naml, Ayah 93, “Is not He Who responds to the distressed one when he calls Him, Who removes the evil, and…

Stories from the Quran: Dhu Al-Qarnayn The stories of the Quran that revolve around successful experiences of construction, civilisation, and development represent a compass that guides Muslims and humanity towards true progress, and the story of Dhu Al-Qarnayn is one of these remarkable stories. All the information we have about Dhu Al-Qarnayn comes from the…

    Eid Fitr and the Celebration of Eid It was mentioned in the Seerah that once Sayyidna Abu Bakr came to the house of Lady Aisha on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr or Eid-ul-Adha while the Prophet ﷺ was with her. There were two young girls with her, singing songs of the Ansar about the Day…