the scope of accountability
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(2:284) Are we accountable for our thoughts? And can we gift our deeds to others?

The scope of accountability   To Allah belongs what is in the heavens and what is in the earth. If you disclose what is in your hearts or conceal it, Allah shall hold you accountable for it, then He will forgive whom He wills and punish whom He wills. Allah is powerful over everything. (2:284)…

Fear in Islam: Allah's Favour

Fear in Islam: Allah’s Favours Being Denied or Granted (part 2)

Fear the Denial of Allah’s Favour One of the legitimate fears Muslims should have is being included in those who deny the favours of Allah; the ones who are ungrateful of the favours that they have received. Kufr – linguistically means to cover something, farmers are called kuffars because they cover the seeds with earth….

the 3 components of healthy relationship with Allah

The 3 Emotions that Constitute a Healthy Relationship with Allah

LOVE – HOPE – FEAR The formula to build a connection and healthy and balanced relationship with Allah Almighty is Love, Hope and Fear. All three components are required to grow spiritually. Fear There are 124 verses that mention khawf or fear in the Qur’an. However, on their own they are not sufficient to reflect…

The right way and the wrong way to fear Allah

The Right Way and the Wrong Way to Fear Allah

Good Fear and Bad Fear When we read this word khawf, we have a common conception or misconception about its meaning. Some of our construct of what khawf, especially with regards to the deen or Allah Almighty is perhaps not healthy and not correct. Yet, from childhood the concept of fearing Allah Almighty is through…

(1:1-7) What to remember in our daily dialogue with our Lord

What are the key points to bear in mind when reciting Surah Fatiha?   The richness of Surah Al Fatiha cannot be over-estimated, as it sets out what we believe (aqeeda) as well as what we need to do (action). Poised delicately between hope and fear, through this surah, we glimpse the vastness of Allah’s…