Asif Siddiqi- a student of Quran Academy

 She sat at the corner of her sofa gazing out her window towards the night sky. She tilted her head slowly to the right sighing. Her thoughts were deep and her eyes tired. “How many missed prayers am I still trying to make up for? How many fasts have I intentionally broken? How many arguments have I had with my parents? How many times have I lied? How many times have I backbitten? How many times have I cursed? How many times have I sinned?” Hopeless, she felt. Many, if not all of us have experienced this moment; the overwhelming feeling that our sins are just too much, being physically and mentally exhausted and beginning to believe that not even a drop of Allah’s mercy is going to reach us. We fall into a pit of sorrow and our Iman begins to plummet, losing any sight of eventually entering Jannah through Allah’s Mercy. Let me just remind you of a beautiful Hadith Qudsi, in which Allah himself says: ‘Even if your sins were to reach the clouds in the sky, I would forgive you’ [Sunan...

 The Status of Parents in Islam | Rights according to Quran and Sunnah The status of parents in Islam is very high. We as a Muslim should give respect and love to our parents. Parents are to be treated well at all times this is a virtuous kind of act in the sight of Almighty Allah. Parents and children in Islam are bonded together by mutual obligations. Allah Almighty says in Holy Quran: “…No mother should be harmed through her child and no father through his child…” (Quran 2: 233). From the above-mentioned verse of Holy Quran, we can conclude that Quran has made it obligatory for the child to treat his parents with all grace and mercy. It is obligatory for us (Muslims) to show the unconditional kindness, respect, and obedience to our parents. Just like it is beyond our means to fulfill the rights of Allah (SWT) and to thank Him for all His rewards in their integrity, similarly, we can never thank our parents adequately for their efforts which they have done for us. The only thing ...

  The Pillar Of Zakat on: June 02, 2015 Suggested Videos The Pillar Of Zakat There are five pillars of Islam and they are, the Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj, all of these are compulsory upon every able Muslim to complete. Each one is important and necessary for every Muslim to do, and each one has a benefit for all Muslims which Allah has discussed in the Quran. Each pillar is important and assists a Muslim in their life in its own respect, zakat is prescribed to every Muslim who is able, as it not only teaches humans to be empathetic, but shows the importance of helping a fellow human. Zakat is comes from the Arabic term ‘to purify’ as is evident in, “Take from their wealth so that you might purify and sanctify them” Quran 9:103 The Pillar Of Zakat The Pillar Of Zakat When we give zakat is grants us a sense of humbleness, in which we understand that our wealth is from Allah and by giving a percentage of our money for the sake of Allah purifies our heart and soul from greed ...

  The Fortieth Greater Sin: Persistence in Minor Sins The fortieth Greater Sin according to Qur’an and the traditions of Ma’sūmīn (a.s.) is committing a lesser (minor) sin repeatedly. Amash relates from Imam Sadiq (a.s.): “And consistency upon the smaller sins” is a greater sin. In the same way Sadūq has narrated that Imam Riďa (a.s.) considered, “And consistency on sins” a part of greater sin. Similarly we have a tradition of Imam Sadiq (a.s.), “A smaller sin which is committed again and again is a greater one. And a greater sin for which one repents doesn’t remain greater.” 1 That is, if one commits a Greater sin and repents sincerely there is no punishment for it. But if one does a smaller sin again and again, it assumes the form of greater sin. Abu Basīr says that I heard Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) saying: “By Allah! As far as a person continues to sin, Allah does not accept any of his worship acts.” 2 “If you shun the great sins which you are forbidden, We will do away with y...

  Since intention ( niyyah ) is the criterion of value in every act including worship, it is the first obligatory act in prayer. Considering its importance, a separate and lengthy chapter has been included for the examination of its dimensions, with the hope that by doing so, we would succeed in giving more value to all devotional acts. Intention (niyyah) as the criterion of value The element that gives importance to a person’s action is his intention, motive or objective. So, in the verses of the Qur’an, the phrase “in the way of Allah” ( f i  sab i lill a h ) is often used (seventy times), and thus a warning for people to ensure that their actions and intentions be in the way of God, and not for the sake of other than God or their own carnal desires. Like a dangerous read in which many signboards have been set up, servitude of God is also like a way which has many precipices; and all of these emphasizes is a warning for avoiding deviations. This is particularly true with res...

Patience is to hold one’s soul from being impatient and displeased, holding the tongue from complaining and the body parts from harming himself or others. The patience is mentioned at many places in Quran and Sunnah of the beloved Prophet (SAW), which shows the virtues and greatness of Patience. In the Arabic language, (Sabr) Patience means to confine or contain.   Patience in Islam Patience has great status in the sight of Allah Almighty and in Islam. Patience is of best from deeds and has the great reward with no limit. Allah Almighty said in Holy Quran: “ Only those who are patient shall receive their rewards in full, without Hisaab (without limit, calculation, and estimation).” (Quran, 39:10). There is great reward only for those among us who are patient with the Decree of their Lord. In this world, we face many difficulties or trials and sufferings but we have to be patient because Allah Almighty loves those who did Patience (Sabr) in a difficult time. As Islam is a compl...

  Gratitude is not only the heart and essence of Islam; it is also the key to attracting abundance, prosperity, peace, and success in one’s life. We can say that Gratitude and Shukr are the most important aspects of Islam. We as a Muslims should always thankful to Almighty Allah for all the blessings that given by Him. He is the Creator of this world alone and also He is The Most Merciful for all His humankind. If we thankful to him then it means we are believers and if not then disbelievers. In Holy Quran, Allah Almighty says:   “And remember! Your Lord caused to be declared: If ye are grateful, I will add more unto you”   (Quran, 14:5-7). From the verses of Holy Quran, we came to know that gratitude is essential to Islamic character and that practicing gratitude in Islam is the means to greater prosperity. We have to be grateful for everything that we have in which health, wealth, breath, family, friends and for all other things whether it’s too small or big and most im...