Quran is a divine message that will continue to fascinate the minds of readers by being a momentous literary masterpiece of Arabic literature or by virtue of the undeniable scientific realities that it presented to humanity 1400 years ago. However most im
In a world obsessed with results, we often forget the value of the unseen struggle, the quiet perseverance, the sincere effort. But Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى, in His mercy and justice, does not mark like the world marks. In this episode—Efforts vs Results—we reflect on the divine marking system that rewards intention, honors effort, and sees what others overlook.
Today, we are not short on manpower. We are not lacking in resources. The Muslim world is rich in population, talent, and wealth. But what we are missing is the very thing that once made us rise above the rest: the power of Īmān. Our hearts have become attached to this dunya, distracted by comfort, divided by politics, and weakened by doubt. Without deep faith, unity, sincerity, and a clear moral compass, we cannot hope to achieve the victories of the past. It is not the sword that wins the war—it is the strength of the soul behind it. Victory begins with Īmān. And until we rebuild that in ourselves, our communities, and our youth, the outward results will remain out of reach.
In this episode, we dive into practical strategies for planning and preparing for Ramadan, ensuring you make the most of this sacred month. From setting spiritual goals to managing time effectively, we'll cover essential tips to help you enter Ramadan with the right mindset and preparation. Whether you're looking to strengthen your connection with the Quran, improve your fasting habits, or cultivate consistency in worship, this episode provides a step-by-step guide to help you achieve a fulfilling and transformative Ramadan. Tune in for insights and inspiration!
in this episode we discuss the reality of Taqwa and the psychology behind it.
In this enlightening episode, we dive into the beautiful phrases MashaAllah ("What Allah has willed") and Allahumma Barik ("O Allah, bless it"), exploring their meanings, contexts, and significance in Islam. Many of us use these expressions daily, but do we truly understand their purpose? We'll discuss: The key differences between MashaAllah and Allahumma Barik and when to use each. How these phrases play a role in protecting ourselves and others from the evil eye (ayn). Practical tips to safeguard yourself and your loved ones from envy and harmful gazes. The spiritual wisdom behind recognizing Allah's blessings and wishing well for others. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge or simply seeking a way to enhance your daily interactions with mindfulness and gratitude, this episode is for you. Tune in and learn how small yet powerful words can make a big difference in your life and relationships.
"Eesaal-e-Sawab: A Journey of Love and Truth for Our Departed" Losing a loved one leaves an ache like no other, a longing to do something—anything—that might ease their path in the Hereafter. In this heartfelt podcast, we explore the concept of Eesaal-e-Sawab through the timeless wisdom of the Quran and Sunnah. Together, we uncover the truth about what truly benefits the deceased and address the false practices that may stem from desperation and grief. This is a journey of clarity and solace, offering hope and guidance to those seeking to honor their loved ones in ways that are meaningful and accepted by Allah. Join us as we navigate the delicate balance between love, loss, and faith, finding strength in acts of remembrance that truly matter.
In this episode we discuss what is barakah and a few tips to increase it in your life, provision, children, time etc. in the light of Quran and Hadith
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There are seven whom Allah will shade on a day when there is no shade but His. They are a just ruler, a youth who grew up in the worship of Allah, one whose heart is attached to the mosques, two who love each other, meet each other, and depart from each other for the sake of Allah, a man who is tempted by a beautiful woman of high status but he rejects her, saying , ‘I fear Allah,' and one who spends in charity and hides it such that his right hand does not know what his left hand has given, and one who remembered Allah in private and he wept.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 660, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1031
In a world rife with confusion and delusion, one of the most misunderstood concepts is the path to forming a deep and profound connection with our Creator. What does it truly mean to become a *Wali* of Allah? For some, it's a rank reserved for a chosen few; for others, it's shrouded in misconceptions far removed from the essence of Islam. In this episode, we uncover the true meaning of *Wilayah*—being a friend of Allah. Drawing on the Qur'an and Hadith, we dispel cultural distortions and explore the simple yet transformative requirements of true faith and *taqwa* (God-consciousness) as defined by Allah Himself.
Dhikr is a remembrance of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى that roots from deep love. Dhikr has become a very mechanical exercise for us and in order to revive the essence of Dhikr in our lives we have to understand the soul of Dhikr so we can reap it's benefits .
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى tells us about the three progressive stages of the Nafs in Qur'an. Through constant discipline and hardwork finally achieving a Nafs that is content with the obedience and decree of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى.
In Surah qalam Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى praises the best character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and asks him to be patient. because he is preaching to the people of worst character. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى highlights their character flaws in order to warn us against such traits that can lead us to the punishment in this world and in the hereafter
The real concept of abd, why did Allah create us. what does it mean to be abd of Allah.
The meaning of the word متاع in the Qur'an, tells us the reality of the transient nature of this world, and the real purpose of everything Allah provided us in this life
Surah Asr is one of the shortest surah of the Qur'an but it's the most comprehensive formula for success.
They ask you, [O Muḥammad], what they should spend. Say, "Whatever you spend of good is [to be] for parents and relatives and orphans and the needy and the traveler. And whatever you do of good - indeed, Allāh is Knowing of it." (Ayah 215) Fighting has been made obligatory upon you ˹believers˺, though you dislike it. Perhaps you dislike something which is good for you and like something which is bad for you. Allah knows and you do not know. (Ayah 216)
Mankind was [of] one religion [before their deviation]; then Allāh sent the prophets as bringers of good tidings and warners and sent down with them the Scripture in truth to judge between the people concerning that in which they differed. And none differed over it [i.e., the Scripture] except those who were given it - after the clear proofs came to them - out of jealous animosity among themselves. And Allāh guided those who believed to the truth concerning that over which they had differed, by His permission. And Allāh guides whom He wills to a straight path. (Ayah 213) Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while such [trial] has not yet come to you as came to those who passed on before you? They were touched by poverty and hardship and were shaken until [even their] messenger and those who believed with him said, "When is the help of Allāh?" Unquestionably, the help of Allāh is near. (Ayah 214)
Ask the Children of Israel how many clear signs We have given them. And whoever trades Allah's favour—after receiving it—˹for disbelief˺ should know that Allah is indeed severe in punishment. (Ayah 211) Beautified for those who disbelieve is the life of this world, and they ridicule those who believe. But those who fear Allāh are above them on the Day of Resurrection. And Allāh gives provision to whom He wills without account. (Ayah 212)
O you who have believed, enter into Islām completely [and perfectly] and do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Indeed, he is to you a clear enemy.(Ayah 208) But if you slip [i.e., deviate] after clear proofs have come to you, then know that Allāh is Exalted in Might and Wise. (Ayah 209) Are these people waiting for God to come to them in the shadows of the clouds, together with the angels? But the matter would already have been decided by then: all matters are brought back to God.(Ayah 210)
When he is told, ‘Beware of God,' his arrogance leads him to sin. Hell is enough for him: a dreadful resting place. (Ayah 206) And of the people is he who sells himself,seeking the pleasure of Allāh. And Allāh is Kind to [His] servants. (Ayah 207)
Among men there is one whose speech, in this life, attracts you; he even makes Allah his witness on what is in his heart, while he is extremely quarrelsome. (Ayah 204) And when he goes away, he strives throughout the land to cause corruption therein and destroy crops and animals. And Allāh does not like corruption. (Ayah 205)
And remember Allah during ˹these˺ appointed days. Whoever departs swiftly on the second day is not sinful, neither are those who stay behind ˹till the third—seeking additional reward˺, so long as they are mindful ˹of their Lord˺. And be mindful of Allah, and know that to Him you will ˹all˺ be gathered.
And when you have completed your rites, remember Allāh like your [previous] remembrance of your fathers or with [much] greater remembrance. And among the people is he who says, "Our Lord, give us in this world," and he will have in the Hereafter no share. (Ayah 200) But among them is he who says, "Our Lord, give us in this world [that which is] good and in the Hereafter [that which is] good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire." (Ayah 201) Those will have a share of what they have earned, and Allāh is swift in account. (Ayah 202)
There is no blame upon you for seeking bounty from your Lord [during ḥajj]. But when you depart from ʿArafāt, remember Allāh at al-Mashʿar al-Ḥarām. And remember Him, as He has guided you, for indeed, you were before that among those astray.(Ayah 198) Then depart from the place from where [all] the people depart and ask forgiveness of Allāh. Indeed, Allāh is Forgiving and Merciful. (Ayah 199)
Ḥajj is [during] well-known months, so whoever has made ḥajj obligatory upon himself therein [by entering the state of iḥrām], there is [to be for him] no obscenity and no disobedience and no disputing during ḥajj. And whatever good you do - Allāh knows it. And take provisions, but indeed, the best provision is Taqwa. And fear Me, O people of understanding.
Complete the pilgrimage and minor pilgrimage for Allah. But if prevented ˹from proceeding˺, then ˹offer˺ whatever sacrificial animals you can afford. And do not shave your heads until the sacrificial animal reaches its destination. But if any of you is ill or has a scalp ailment ˹requiring shaving˺, then compensate either by fasting, charity, or a sacrificial offering. In times of peace, you may combine the pilgrimage and minor pilgrimage then make the sacrificial offering you can afford. Whoever cannot afford that ˹offering˺, let them fast three days during pilgrimage and seven after returning ˹home˺—completing ten. These offerings are for those who do not live near the Sacred House. And be mindful of Allah, and know that Allah is severe in punishment.(Ayah 196)
˹There will be retaliation in˺ a sacred month for ˹an offence in˺ a sacred month, and all violations will bring about retaliation. So, if anyone attacks you, retaliate in the same manner. ˹But˺ be mindful of Allah, and know that Allah is with those mindful ˹of Him˺.(Ayah 194) Spend in the cause of Allah and do not let your own hands throw you into destruction ˹by withholding˺. And do good, for Allah certainly loves the good-doers. (Ayah 195)
But if they stop, then surely Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.(Ayah 192) Fight them until there is no Fitnah any more, and obedience remains for Allah. But, if they stop, then aggression is not allowed except against the transgressors.(Ayah 193)
Fight in the cause of Allah ˹only˺ against those who wage war against you, but do not exceed the limits. Allah does not like transgressors. (Ayah 190) And kill them [in battle] wherever you overtake them and expel them from wherever they have expelled you, and fitnah is worse than killing. And do not fight them at al-Masjid al-Ḥarām until they fight you there. But if they fight you, then kill them. Such is the recompense of the disbelievers (Ayah 191)
They ask you ˹O Prophet˺ about the phases of the moon. Say, “They are a means for people to determine time and pilgrimage.” Righteousness is not in entering your houses from the back doors. Rather, righteousness is to be mindful ˹of Allah˺. So enter your homes through their ˹proper˺ doors, and be mindful of Allah so you may be successful. (Ayah 189)
It has been made permissible for you to be intimate with your wives during the nights preceding the fast. Your spouses are a garment for you as you are for them. Allah knows that you were deceiving yourselves. So He has accepted your repentance and pardoned you. So now you may be intimate with them and seek what Allah has prescribed for you. ˹You may˺ eat and drink until you see the light of dawn breaking the darkness of night, then complete the fast until nightfall. Do not be intimate with your spouses while you are meditating in the mosques. These are the limits set by Allah, so do not go near them. This is how Allah makes His revelations clear to people, so they may become mindful ˹of Him˺. (Ayah 187) Do not consume one another's wealth unjustly, nor deliberately bribe authorities in order to devour a portion of others' property, knowing that it is a sin. (Ayah 188)
And when My servants ask you, [O Muḥammad], concerning Me - indeed I am near. I respond to the call of the caller whenever he calls upon Me. So let them respond to Me [by obedience] and believe in Me that they may be guided.(Ayah 86)
The month of Ramaḍān [is that] in which was revealed the Qur'ān, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the crescent of] the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey - then an equal number of other days. Allāh intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allāh for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful. (Ayah 185)
O believers! Fasting is prescribed for you—as it was for those before you—so perhaps you will become mindful ˹of Allah˺.(Ayah 183) Fasting for] a limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill or on a journey - then an equal number of other days [are to be made up]. And upon those who are able [to afford ransom] - a ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each missed day]. And whoever volunteers good [i.e., excess] - it is better for him. But to fast is best for you, if you only knew. (Ayah 184)
It is prescribed that when death approaches any of you—if they leave something of value—a will should be made in favour of parents and immediate family with fairness.˹This is˺ an obligation on those who are mindful ˹of Allah˺ (Ayah 180) Then whoever alters it [i.e., the bequest] after he has heard it - the sin is only upon those who have altered it. Indeed, Allāh is Hearing and Knowing. (Ayah 181) Whoever suspects an error or an injustice in the will and brings about a ˹fair˺ settlement among the parties will not be sinful. Surely Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful (Ayah 182)
O believers! ˹The law of˺ retaliation is set for you in cases of murder—a free man for a free man, a slave for a slave, and a female for a female. But if the offender is pardoned by the victim's guardian, then blood-money should be decided fairly and payment should be made courteously. This is a concession and a mercy from your Lord. But whoever transgresses after that will suffer a painful punishment. (Ayah 178) There is life for you in Qisas, O people of wisdom, so that you may be protected (Ayah 179)
Righteousness is not in turning your faces towards the east or the west. Rather, the righteous are those who believe in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the Books, and the prophets; who give charity out of their cherished wealth to relatives, orphans, the poor, ˹needy˺ travellers, beggars, and for freeing captives; who establish prayer, pay alms-tax, and keep the pledges they make; and who are patient in times of suffering, adversity, and in ˹the heat of˺ battle. It is they who are true ˹in faith˺, and it is they who are mindful ˹of Allah˺. (Ayah 177)
Indeed, those who hide Allah's revelations, trading them for a small price, they consume nothing but fire into their bellies. Allah will neither speak to them on the Day of Judgment, nor will He purify them. And they will suffer a painful punishment. (Ayah 174) They are the ones who trade guidance for misguidance and forgiveness for punishment. How persistent are they in pursuit of the Fire! (ayah 175) That is [deserved by them] because Allāh has sent down the Book in truth. And indeed, those who differ over the Book veered far away from the Truth. (Ayah 176)
O you who have believed, eat from the good [i.e., lawful] things which We have provided for you and be grateful to Allāh if it is [indeed] Him that you worship (Ayah 172) He has only forbidden to you dead animals,1 blood, the flesh of swine, and that which has been dedicated to other than Allāh. But whoever is forced [by necessity], neither desiring [it] nor transgressing [its limit], there is no sin upon him. Indeed, Allāh is Forgiving and Merciful. (Ayah 173)
When it is said to them, “Follow what Allah has revealed,” they reply, “No! We ˹only˺ follow what we found our forefathers practicing.” ˹Would they still do so,˺ even if their forefathers had ˹absolutely˺ no understanding or guidance? (Ayah 170) The example of those (blindly following their Forefathers) is like a flock not comprehending anything but the calls and cries of the shepherd. ˹They are deaf, dumb and blind so they have no understanding.(Ayah 171)
O mankind, eat from whatever is on earth [that is] lawful and good and do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Indeed, he is to you a clear enemy.(Ayah 168) He only orders you to evil and immorality and to say about Allāh what you do not know. (Ayah 169) https://youtu.be/y7Fy-fhj91c
˹Consider the Day˺ when those who misled others will disown their followers—when they face the torment—and the bonds that united them will be cut off. (Ayah 166). The ˹misled˺ followers will cry, “If only we could have a second chance, we would disown them as they disowned us.” And so Allah will make them remorseful of their misdeeds. And they will never ˹be able to˺ leave the Fire. (Ayah 167) https://youtu.be/1GGXpCoRJpw
And [yet], among the people are those who take other than Allāh as equals [to Him]. They love them as they [should only] love Allāh. But those who believe are stronger in love for Allāh. And if only they who have wronged would consider [that] when they see the punishment, [they will be certain] that all power belongs to Allāh and that Allāh is severe in punishment. (Ayah 165) https://youtu.be/MJ1mYbUrqjw
Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth; the alternation of the day and the night; the ships that sail the sea for the benefit of humanity; the rain sent down by Allah from the skies, reviving the earth after its death; the scattering of all kinds of creatures throughout; the shifting of the winds; and the clouds drifting between the heavens and the earth—˹in all of this˺ are surely signs for people of understanding. (Ayah 164)
Indeed, those who disbelieve and die while they are disbelievers - upon them will be the curse of Allāh and of the angels and the people all together (ayah 161). They will be in Hell forever. Their punishment will not be lightened, nor will they be given respite (ayah 162). Your God is ˹only˺ One God. There is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful. (Ayah 163)
Those who hide the clear proofs and guidance that We have revealed—after We made it clear for humanity in the Book—those are cursed by Allāh and cursed by those who curse (Ayah 159). Except for those who repent and correct themselves and make evident [what they concealed]. Those - I will accept their repentance, and I am the Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful. (Ayah 160)
Indeed, aṣ-Ṣafā and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allāh. So whoever makes ḥajj [pilgrimage] to the House or performs ʿumrah - there is no blame upon him for walking between them. And whoever volunteers good - then indeed, Allāh is Appreciative and Knowing.(Ayah 158)
Who, when disaster strikes them, say, "Indeed we belong to Allāh, and indeed to Him we will return." (Ayah 156). They are those on whom are the Salawât (i.e. who are blessed and will be forgiven) from their Lord, and (they are those who) receive His Mercy, and it is they who are the guided ones. (Ayah 157)
Never say that those martyred in the cause of Allah are dead—in fact, they are alive! But you do not perceive it.(Ayah 154). Surely We will test you with a bit of fear and hunger, and loss in wealth and lives and fruits, and give good tidings to the patient.(Ayah 155)
O you who have believed, seek help through patience/perseverance and prayer. Indeed, Allāh is with the patient. (Ayah 153)
So remember Me; I will remember you. Be thankful to Me, and never ungrateful. (Ayah 152)
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