Explaining Islam in Light of the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ‎)

Who is Muhammad (pbuh)?

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Muhammad was born in the city of Makkah in 570 A.D.  His father, Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib, died two months before he was born. His mother named him “Ahmad”, and his grandfather, who loved him very much, gave him the appellation “Muhammad” which means “Praised One.” However, because of the Arab tradition, he was called […]

What is the Ka’bah?

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Islamic tradition relates that the Ka’bah was built by the Prophet Abraham and his son Ismai’l. The stone structure, cubed in design, was built for the purpose of worshiping and maintaining a relationship with God. The rites performed by the two Prophets, thousands of years ago, are to this day performed by pilgrims the world […]

Gratitude

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Expressing gratitude to the Almighty is the foremost basis of our relation with Him. This expression pertains to the heart, the tongue and the deeds we do. Expression of gratitude by heart means that it should be brimming with thankfulness to God for His innumerable bounties and favors-much like the udder of the goat brimming […]

Two Views, Two Conclusions

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There are two views regarding what has caused the recent tragic catastrophe that the Muslim Ummah is facing. According to one view it is primarily America, Jews, Bush, Tony Blair etc… who are responsible for our woes. Once we get rid of them convincingly, the Ummah would regain its past glory. Such people are resorting […]

The Lesson I Learned

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Much as I wish to live a happy life I am compelled to live a miserable one. My aspirations are shattered and my dreams are eroded beyond repair. The peace and serenity I plan to bring to my life is somehow impeded by the irony of fate. One after the other, obstacles keep popping up […]

Reason and Revelation

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Note: This article was in fact a lecture delivered at the Civil Services Academy, Walton Road, Lahore in 1990. It was later edited by Mr. Shehzad Saleem and was published in Monthly Renaissance in the year 1991. The Need for Revelation Before explaining the relationship between Reason and Revelation, a logical starting point would be […]

The Concept of Original Sin…

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As regards the ‘original sin‘, Islam does not admit this theme. Its main concern is the ‘Acquired Sin‘. According to Islam ‘sin’ is neither like a hereditary disease that is transferred from a father to his son through reproductive system nor is sin like a rank or a title that can be passed from an […]

Muhammad (pbuh) Foretold in the New Testament

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There exist some prophecies regarding the Prophet of Islam in the NT of the Bible as well. The most conspicuous among them is that of the ‘Gospel according to St. John’ with reference to ‘the Comforter’ or ‘Paraclete’. And I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, that he may abide […]

Supplication Expressing Belief & Seeking God’s Favors

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رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا بِمَا أَنزَلْتَ وَاتَّبَعْنَا الرَّسُولَ فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ Our Lord, we believe in what You have revealed and we follow the prophet. Therefore, count us among those, who bear witness [of Your Truth]1 Note: This, according to the Qur’an, was the supplication of the companions of Jesus (pbuh). The Qur’an informs us that after […]

Supplication for Pious Progeny

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هُنَالِكَ دَعَا زَكَرِيَّا رَبَّهُ قَالَ رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِن لَّدُنكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ My Lord, grant me a pious progeny, as a special favor [upon me] from Yourself. Indeed, You hear our supplications1 Note: This is a part of the supplication of the prophet Zachariah (pbuh), when he prayed to God to give […]