Fulfillment of Rights and Duties: A Sign of Īmān and Taqwā

Human society is woven together through mutual relationships and responsibilities. When these relationships are established within the framework of justice and morality, they are called ḥuqūq (rights). The word ḥuqūq…

Ikhlas: A Condition for Righteous Deeds

Those who reach the peak of life are the ones whose hearts are illuminated with the light of Ikhlas (sincerity).Ikhlas, meaning pure intention, is the soul and foundation of every…

Kufr: The Worst Ingratitude Towards One’s True Benefactor

Recognizing and acknowledging one’s benefactor is a sign of moral excellence. A person who values and respects his benefactor is considered honorable and dignified, whereas the one who denies or…

Bid‘ah: Alteration in the Religion

Islam is a complete religion which the Noble Prophet ﷺ conveyed to the Ummah through the Qur’an al-Karīm and his pure Sunnah.Now, there remains no room for any kind of…

Shirk: An Unforgivable Sin

The fundamental and most important belief of Islam is Tawheed, that is, the affirmation of the Oneness of Allah ﷻ.All the Prophets (عليهم السلام) were sent for the propagation and…

Hypocrisy – A Cancer for Faith

In Islam, sincerity and truthfulness hold immense importance. The very foundation of Imān rests upon harmony between the heart, the tongue, and actions. However, there are some people who outwardly…

Dhikr Allah: The Pinnacle of Worship

Allah Almighty is unparalleled in His essence, attributes, and perfections. He tore through the veils of nonexistence to inscribe the magnificent story of existence. He expanded the voids of creation…

Tashabbuh: Cultural Suicide

History bears witness that when nations abandon their intellectual, religious, and cultural identity, their distinctiveness fades,and they lose their existence under the shadow of a dominant people.In such moments, one…

The Two Fundamental Principles of the Islamic Society: Equality and Respect for Humanity

The summary of the social teachings of civilized societies and of all divine religions, if expressed in a single word, is Humanity.And the foundation of humanity rests upon two great…

Three Fortunate Travelers: Under the Shade of Righteous Deeds

The blazing sun of the day had set, and the veil of evening began to spread across the sky. Three travelers resolved to spend the night in a cave within…