by Dua KanwalThe word “Islam” means the “achievement of peace with Allah [God] and man, and complete resignation to Allah in thoughts, words, beliefs, and deeds.” Muslims, the followers of the Islamic religion, live by the Quran. The Quran teaches: 1. There is one God, Allah. 2. There is a day of judgment and a life after […]
by Dua KanwalOne day, he صَلَّی اللّٰہُ تَعَالٰی عَلَیْہِ وَاٰلِہٖ وَسَلَّم was worshipping Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ in the cave of Hira when an angel appeared in front of him. (The angel was Sayyiduna Jibra`eel عَلَيْهِ السَّلَام who had always been conveying the Divine message to His Rasoo.) All of a sudden, the angel said, ‘Read’ but he صَلَّی […]
by Dua KanwalAllah Almighty comforts and reassures the Prophet by saying, “indeed, with hardship [will be] ease”. Hardship is never absolute, for ease always accompanies it. When the Prophet’s burden became too heavy, Allah Almighty lifted up his heart and relieved him. This is strongly emphasized by a literal repetition of the statement: “Indeed, with hardship [will […]
by Dua KanwalBismillah the first word of Holy Quran, The meaning of this verse is, “In the name of Allah, The Most Beneficial and The Most Merciful“. Bi — Ism — Allah Bi means “using or utilizing” Ism means “Name” Allah means “Allah” There are 99 names which are used only for Allah Almighty. Allah is His […]