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Details: Published: 08 August 2025

Allah (SWT) said:” O you who believe! Enter into Islam whole-heartedly, and follow not the footsteps of the evil one, for he is to you an avowed enemy.” (2: 208)

The invitation looks as if it is extended to non-Muslims only, but no; it is extended to born Muslims because not every Muslim practices Islam wholeheartedly, that is, in every word he utters and in every action he performs. Muslims, too, can fall prey to the evil one and be misguided by him. For this reason, the Muslim is always reminded by Allah to seek His mercy in guiding him towards the right path.

Details: Published: 01 August 2025

A Muslim believes in his parents' rights upon him and his obligation to be good to them, obey them, and treat them in the best way. This is not just because they are the cause of his existence. It is also not just because they had done a great deal of good to him that he must repay and respond to adequately. But it is first and foremost because Allah (SWT) has made it obligatory upon him to obey them. He has decreed that the son must be dutiful to his parents and treat them well. Allah mentions their rights in conjunction with His right to be worshipped alone without any partner.

Details: Published: 25 July 2025

The true Muslim seeks to attain this high status by keeping company with righteous people who will teach one another about truth, patience and constancy (sabr) and by frequently attending religious gatherings where Allah’s name is mentioned often, where there is discussion of the greatness of Islamic teaching regarding the tarbiyyah (education, development) of the individual, the family and the community and where those present ponder the might of Allah, the Subduer, the Omnipotent, from which nothing in heaven or earth can detract, and meditate on the wonder of His creation of the universe and man.