Category: ABC’s of Islam

This section explains the ABCs of Islam in a very simple and easy Way.

The True Muslim between Islam and Iman

The True Muslim between Islam and Iman

How iman (faith) is related to Islam? Who is the Muslim, and who is the mu’min? Is there Islam without faith? What makes a Muslim true and staunch?
The Meaning and Virtues of Al-Fatihah (The Opening of the Book)

The Meaning and Virtues of Al-Fatihah (The Opening of the Book)

What do you know about surat #Al-Fatihah? Why is it such an importance chapter of the Qur’an? Why the salah is incomplete without reciting it?
Islam’s Code of Life: Between Faith and Obedience

Islam’s Code of Life: Between Faith and Obedience

Islam means obedience to God. And it is common sense that this obedience cannot be complete unless man knows certain basic facts of life and places firm faith in them.
Beautiful Names of Allah: Al-Ghaffar (The All-Forgiving)

Beautiful Names of Allah: Al-Ghaffar (The All-Forgiving)

Allah’s Beautiful Name, Al-Ghaffar, comes in the Qur’an under three forms. What are they? Who is Allah Al-Ghaffar (The All-Forgiving)?
Do I Have to Follow a Specific Madhhab?

Do I Have to Follow a Specific Madhhab?

We have the four madhhabs that are known to us today. Maliki, Hanafi, Hanbali and Shafi`i. Am I supposed to be following one of these completely?
What Does It Mean to Believe in Allah? (Part Two)

What Does It Mean to Believe in Allah? (Part Two)

As He is One in His Lordship without any partner, He is also One in His servitude. What does it mean to believe in Allah’s servitude? What are the principles of believing in His Names?
The Meaning of La Ilaha Illa Allah (Tawheed)

The Meaning of La Ilaha Illa Allah (Tawheed)

Due to the concept of “La Ilaha Illa Allah” Allah brought the creation into being, and due to this concept He created Paradise and Hellfire. So what does this concept mean?
Enjoying God’s Company and Praying to Him: Seventeenth Stop of Your Spiritual Journey to God

Enjoying God’s Company and Praying to Him: Seventeenth Stop of Your Spiritual Journey to God

If He takes you away from people, then know that He is opening to you the doors of His Company. And if He allows you to ask, then know that He wants to give you something.
How to Attain Peace of Mind, Tranquility, and Contentment?

How to Attain Peace of Mind, Tranquility, and Contentment?

Dr. Naji Ibrahim Arfaj How can a Muslim achieve tranquility and peace in life, and where does true happiness lie? How does Islam help us reach and maintain this state of peace and contentment? Key
Beyond the Night Journey

Beyond the Night Journey

Why was the Prophet taken on the Night journey? Was it a spiritual or physical one? What did God want to convey to his Messenger? How was it a trial for the true believers?