Ramadan—the month of fasting, is the month that revelations of the Quran began to be made to the Prophet Muhammad, marking the commencement of Prophethood. Ramadan is a month of restraint and…

According to Islamic teachings, there are five pillars of Islam. One of these pillars is fasting during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Every pillar of Islam, iman, salat,…

The Times of India | March 10, 2024 Promise means to commit oneself by a pledge to do or give. Fulfilling a promise is the most positive and greatest quality of a person. There is nothing comparable…

Sunday Guardian | March 10, 2024 During the final days of the Prophet Muhammad, two Arabs, Musaylema ibn Hubayb of Yamama and Aswad ibn Kaab Ansi of Sana‘a claimed Prophethood. Musaylema sent a…

There is a story in the Quran that bears a great lesson for man. Adam was the first man. Abel and Cain were the two sons of Adam. There arose a dispute between the two on some issue, and finally,…

The Sunday Guardian | March 23, 2025 One of the special features of Ramadan is the ‘Lailatal-Qadr’ or the Night of Destiny. It is the night on which the Quran was revealed on Prophet Muhammad as…

The Sunday Guardian | March 31, 2024 Fasting is a kind of reminder to a sincere person. It reminds us that we are in the world of God, a world which has been created by God. Its owner is God, not us…

The Quran repeatedly tells us to remember God. This is what is known as zikrullah. One should remember God as often as one can. There may be some distractions in which you are engaged or some work in…

Soulveda | February 29, 2024 Discovery starts with seeking. If you are a seeker, you are bound to reach your goal. This is a law of nature and, as such, is immutable. It is impossible for anyone who…