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) …
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“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 …
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“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 …
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Before observing the Salat, believers are to adhere to a number of pre-requisites. These are Intention, Devotion, Ablution, and Direction. Intention This first pre-requisite is the conscious intention to establish contact with God Almighty. This intention cannot be present if one is under intoxication: “O you who believe, do not observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) while …
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“Those who intend to divorce their wives shall wait four months (cooling off); if they change their minds and reconcile, then God is Forgiver, Merciful. If they go through with the divorce, then God is Hearer, Knower.” 2:226-227 God’s way is always the best solution. The Quran offers many solutions for some of today’s most urgent problems. Divorce rates are …
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