The Holy Qur’an says: And (further) their Prophet said to them: “A sign of his authority is that there shall come to you the Ark of the Covenant, with (an assurance) therein of security from your Lord. And the relics left by the family of Moses and the family of Aaron, carried by angels. In…
Allah (SWT) created humans with three essential elements: mind, body, and spirit. Among these, the spirit holds the highest nobility, described in the Qur’an as a secret of Allah: “They question you about the Spirit. Say, ‘The Spirit is at my Lord’s command, and you have been granted but little knowledge.’” (17:85). Islam addresses all…
A WhatsApp message from a very religious cousin of mine took me by surprise. It read: I asked ChatGPT “how do I put Qur’an verse 16:90 in practice in everyday living?” The reply by ChatGPT read: ‘Striving for justice (Adl), Excellence (Ihsan), Caring for relatives, Avoiding immorality and sin, Opposing oppression and Being constantly reminded.’…
Walk into any bookstore and you will find plenty of Self-help books (also called Self-improvement books) on display, many of which are best sellers. Samuel Smiles wrote the first such book in 1859 titled “Self-Help” and thus this category of books came to be called Self-help books. What is a Self-help book? It is a…
Dr. Israr Ahmed, born on April 26, 1932, in the Hissar district of Haryana, is remembered for his profound contributions as a commentator and teacher of the Holy Quran. Throughout his life, he devoted himself to spreading the teachings of the Quran, aiming to share the divine wisdom with a wider audience. His passing on…
The Delhi video of a cop kicking a Muslim worshipper is quite disturbing. This is reflective of the plight of Muslims in India as of now. Their weightlessness in national life is so evident. They are being kicked around, finding no solution, no saviour. Some action may have followed, and the erring cop is reportedly…
Money is not everything, but money is something very essential. Some people are fond of saying that money cannot give happiness. This is a negative perception, especially a refuge for people who have not been successful in acquiring wealth in a competitive world. Money does give happiness to most people or in the least it…
Good and clear communication doesn’t work with everyone. Especially people who’ve decided your perspective isn’t relevant. They aren’t open to understanding and accepting your perspective. Instead, they are committed to misunderstanding you. There is no convincing that can be done because they’re not going to listen. Instead of using the conversation to find a middle…
Maulana Abdul Majid Dariyabadi, in his advice on October 21, 1932, prompts us to reflect on how we react to valuable advice, especially when it comes to matters of our spiritual well-being. He begins by presenting scenarios were receiving information about a disease in our body, a fire in our house, or an impending trouble…
Allama Iqbal, a renowned philosopher and poet born in 1877, transcended mere poetry with his profound vision that addressed the challenges faced by the Muslim world under colonial rule. His reflections, particularly in works like “Asrar-e-Khudi” (1915) and “Rumoz-e-Bekhudi” (1918), aimed to revive a sense of selfhood, freedom, and jihad among Muslims navigating the complexities…
