lessons from jibril

Lessons from Jibril

In one of the most seminal hadith, Abu Hurairah narrated: One day while the Prophet (ﷺ) was sitting in the company of some people, (The angel) Jibril came and asked, ‘What is imaan (faith)?’ Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) replied, ‘Faith is to believe in Allah, His angels, (the) meeting with Him, His Apostles, and to believe…

(2:44) Why do you have to practice what you preach
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(2:44) Why do you have to practice what you preach

Do you have to Practice What You Preach? And be steadfast in Salah (prayer), and pay Zakah, and bow down with those who bow down. (43) Do you enjoin righteousness upon others while you ignore your own selves, although you keep reciting the Book? Have you then no sense? (2:44)  Allah Almighty is pointing out…

What Can Go Wrong When We Think Only We Know the Truth

What Can Go Wrong When We Think Only We Know the Truth

The Importance of Being Open Minded Islam is far greater than any school, any imam, any sect and any opinion. It is the Divine Revelation to perfect human character and conduct to spread peace and justice. ‘It is not advisable for the believers to march out altogether. Of every division that marches out, let a group…

(2:22-26) What tips can we learn from Allah’s varied style in the Quran?

(2:22-26) What tips can we learn from Allah’s varied style in the Quran?

What styles are used in the Qur’an to appeal to us? Can we learn how to do dawah from them?   At times we are appealed to at an emotional level. At others it is on a rational level. In our own lives, we have ups and downs, experiencing mercurial spiritual levels and from time…