Living \r\n the Quran |
Al-Nisa \r\n (Women) These words demonstrate that there is a potential for \r\n evil within the souls of humans. The guidance of truth has come from Allah \r\n in the form of revelation reaffirming what is already found within the \r\n natural disposition of humans (the fitrah) but, at the same time, \r\n humans must be aware that within the soul there is a potential for evil \r\n and straying from the truth. However, this \r\n does not mean that the soul is inherently evil. When the \r\n scholars discuss the importance of overcoming the soul and its evil, they \r\n are, in reality, simply emphasizing the fact that the soul has a potential \r\n for evil and that said potential must be stopped or overcome. This does \r\n not mean that the soul is in and of itself evil and something that humans \r\n must free themselves from to become truly spiritually pure. Although some \r\n may seem to espouse such a view, there is no evidence for it in either \r\n the Quran and Sunnah. \r\nHence, the scope is very wide. The \r\n soul may accept the guidance from Allah and be among the most noble of \r\n creations and very pleasing to Allah. On the other hand, \r\n the individual may stunt the inherently \r\n good qualities in his soul - including the recognition of tauheed or the \r\n true oneness of Allah - and, thereby, deliberately allow his evil potentil \r\n to blossom. Every individual should be aware of the possibility \r\n of either of these two scenarios. The person should or must work to overcome \r\n any evil tendency in his soul while giving full support to all of the \r\n good potential in his soul. \r\nSource: |
\r\n Shadows of the Prophet |
Monks \r\n by Night, Knights by Day \r\nIn the decisive battles against the Romans \r\n during the time of the Caliph Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, the \r\n Muslim soldiers, although always out-numbered by the enemy, proved mysteriously \r\n indomitable and strong-willed opponents. They Roman commanders were baffled \r\n as to how the once barbaric and irregular desert army could display such \r\n vigour and chivalry against a battle-hardened regular Roman army. The \r\n sent some informers to see how the Muslim soldiers spent their time in \r\n the leisure periods, especially at night. This is what they were informed: \r\n\r\n\r\n How did they do it? What was it that created \r\n miracles in their lives? To understand it one has to understand the message \r\n of Islam and the person of the Messenger of Allah. From the moment Allah \r\n Almighty placed Islam in their hearts they became a totally different \r\n people, equipped with: \r\n
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Islamic \r\n Vocab |
\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Jazakallahu Khairan \r\nThis is a statement of thanks and appreciation to \r\n be said to the person who does a favour. Instead of saying "thanks" \r\n (Shukran), this phrase is used. It means: "May Allah \r\n reward you for the good." \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Source: |