As Muslims, Allah expects us to be sincere in following His religion. Allah has perfected His way for us and made religion simple to follow: “Allah does not wish to place any hardship on you: He only wishes to cleanse you and perfect His blessing on you, so that you may be thankful.” (Qur’an 5:6) …
“Believers! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you…” (Qur’an 4:59) There are three parts in the verse. To obey: 1) Allah 2) the Messenger 3) Those with authority among us Before reading this article, readers are urged to understand the first two parts ‘Obey Allah and the Messenger’ by reading …
Below is a list (200 examples) of typical interpolations made to the Quran. These additions have been presented as part of the body of religious percepts. Some among them may have been useful and wholesome considerations although without any religious foundation. For instance, cleaning of teeth with miswak may be useful. But this must not be taken as …
“Among His signs are the creations of the heavens and the Earth, and the differences in your languages and colours. In that are signs for all people”. (Qur’an 30:22) It is a form of idolising an individual and this happens when love for that being exceeds the love of Allah. Muslims are even taught to take …
“So if you fear, then (observe the salat) while walking or riding, then once you feel more safe you shall commemorate (zhikr) God as He taught you what you did not know.” 2:239 Some of the advocates of the hadith (sayings) and sunna (methodology) of the prophet Muhammad refer to the words “God has taught you” in …