“Windows To Spirituality”
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Faith (iman) breaks down into six axioms (Six articles of faith):
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How Is Fasting In Islam? Fasting in Islam, known as Sawm (صَوْم) or Siyām (صِيَام), the Arabic words for fasting, is the practice of abstaining, usually from food and drink. The observance of Sawm during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan is the fourth of the Five Pillars of Islam. Main article: Fasting in Islam Etymology Literally meaning “to abstain,” ṣawm is a...
What Is Guidance, And How Can We Guide Others? Guidance is a light kindled in someone by God as a result of his or her use of free will in the way of belief. As we affirmed earlier, only God can guide us to the truth. There are many verses...
Islamic View Of Death This article covers the Islamic View of Death. Death in Islam is the termination of worldly life and the beginning of the afterlife. Death is seen as the separation of soul from body, and its transfer from this world to the afterlife. Islamic tradition discusses elaborately,...
Islamic Eschatology Islamic eschatology is the aspect of Islamic beliefs, predictions and narratives dealing with end times. It includes the end of the natural world, the dramatic events (“signs”) signifying its approach, and the afterlife where the dead are resurrected, to be judged by God for their conduct during their life on earth (ḥisbā), and sent to their eternal reward in either...
What Is Tawassul? Tawassul is an Arabic word originated from wa-sa-la- wasilat (وسيلة-وسل). The wasilah is a means by which a person, goal or objective is approached, attained or achieved. In another version of the meaning of tawassul in another text: Tawassul is an Arabic word that comes from a verbal noun,...
Shafaah is Intercession in Islam Shafaah or Shafa’ah (شفاعه, “intercession“; Turkish: şefaat; Urdu: shafaat), in Islam is the act of pleading to God by an intimate friend of God (Muslim saint) for forgiveness. Shafa’ a close meaning to Tawassul, which is the act of resorting to intimate friends of God to ask forgiveness. The word Shafa’ah is taken...
Supplications And Prayers from Risale-i Nur Collection We have collected some of the best supplications and prayers from Risale-i Nur Collection to use in request to God. May these prayers for safety bring you comfort and peace of mind. May these prayers for strength encourage your spirit and strengthen your faith. Supplication (petitioning)...
Islam’s Mary: The Mother Of Jesus This article covers Islam’s Mary: The Mother Of Jesus in detail. Mary’s genealogy The Qur’an informs us that the father of Mary was named ‘Imran and the classical Muslim scholars unanimously accept that she was from the line of the prophet David … Differences...
The Medina Charter The Medina Charter, written and promulgated by Prophet Muhammad for the multi-religious ten thousand-strong citizens of the city-state of Medina in 622 A.D is truly a remarkable political-constitutional document. 1st translation Ibn Ishaq says: The Prophet then wrote a contract between the muhajirun and the ansar with...
Islamic Ethics Islamic ethics (أخلاق إسلامية), defined as “good character,” historically took shape gradually from the 7th century and was finally established by the 11th century. It was eventually shaped as a successful amalgamation of the Qur’anic teachings, the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, the precedents of Islamic jurists, the pre-Islamic...
Persecution Of Muslims The persecution of Muslims has been recorded throughout the history of Islam, beginning with its founding by Muhammad in the 7th century. In the early days of Islam in Mecca, pre-Islamic Arabia, the new Muslims were often subjected to abuse and persecution by the Meccans (also called Mushrikun by Muslims), a polytheistic Arab tribal confederation. In...
As God Does Not Need Our Worship, Why Need We Do So? This article covers the answer to the question: “As God Does Not Need Our Worship, Why Need We Do So, And If We Do, Why Not Do It In Whatever Way We Wish?” If we consider the condition...
Ibadah Ibadah (عبادة, ‘ibādah, ibada) is an Arabic word meaning service or servitude. In Islam, ibadah is usually translated as “worship”, and ibadat—the plural form of ibadah—refers to Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) of Muslim religious rituals. In Arabic ibadah is connected with related words such as “Ubudiyyah” (“slavery”), and has connotations of obedience, submission, and humility. The word linguistically...
The Necessity And Fruits Of Worship This article is about The Necessity And Fruits Of Worship. O my selfish soul! O worldly friend! Love is the raison d’etre of this universe. It is also the bond between all things, and the light of existence and its life. Since man is...
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Dua In Islam, dua (دُعَاء ), literally meaning “invocation“, is an act of supplication. The term is derived from an Arabic word meaning to ‘call out’ or to ‘summon’, and Muslims regard this as a profound act of worship. Muhammad is reported to have said, “Dua is the very essence of worship.” There is...
Salah Salah (“prayer”, صلاة; pl. صلوات ṣalawāt; also salat), or Namāz (Persian: نَماز) in some languages, is one of the Five Pillars in the faith of Islam and an obligatory religious duty for every Muslim . It is a physical, mental, and spiritual act of worship that is observed five...
Confession In Islam: Istighfar Confession In Islam: Istighfar (استغفار istiġfār), is the act of seeking forgiveness from Allah. It is considered one of the essential parts of worship in Islam. Etymology Istighfar is derived from the root Ghafr “gh-f-r” (غ-ف-ر), which means the covering of a thing with that which will protect it...
Repentance In Islam The word Tawbah (repentance in Islam) in Arabic literally means ‘to return’. In an Islamic context, it refers to the act of leaving what God has prohibited and returning to what He has commanded. The subject of repentance is one which concerns all people who believe in...
Why Is The Family So Important To Muslims? This article covers the answer to the question: “Why Is The Family So Important To Muslims?“ The family is the foundation of Islamic society. The peace and security offered by a stable family unit is greatly valued and seen as essential for...
What Is Nafs? Nafs (نَفْس) is an Arabic word occurring in the Quran, literally meaning “self“, and has been translated as “psyche”, “ego” or “soul“. In the Quran, the word is used in both the individualistic (verse 2:48) and collective sense (verse 4:1), indicating that although humanity is united in possessing the positive qualities of...
