Faithful Reflections

“Verily in the heavens and the earth are Signs... (45:3) “The science of modern cosmology, observational and theoretical, clearly indicates that, at one point in time, the whole universe was nothing but a CLOUD of Smoke” (i.e. An opaque highly dense and hot gaseous composition.(1) “Then He turned to the heavens when it was smoke...” (41:11) “Have not those who disbelieved known that the heavens and the earth were one connected entity, then We separated them, We made from water every living thing.” (21:30) “Water is the major constituent of living matter From 50 to 90 percent of the weight of living organisms is water." (2) "And the heaven We constructed with strength, and indeed, We are [its] expander."(51:47) “Our knowledge of the expansion of the Universe” (3) “It is He Who created the Night and the Day and the sun and the moon: all (the celestial bodies) SWIM along each in its ROUNDED COURSE.” (21:33) He created the heavens and ea...

Salvation is the spiritual purification of mankind to regenerate into a new way of life that enriches the human soul into a state of grace, self respect and exaltation. The attainment of such condition is gained through the perpetual process of justification of deeds, actions, and the optimization of faith. Like any other process, spiritual purification is the product of a self maintained behavioral paradigm involving the mind, body and soul of the individual. The integrated capacities of the infinite capabilities of mankind should be energized, educated, trained and programmed to justify human actions and optimize faith. This standing of distinction that is elemental to human nature is achieved through knowledge as an essential requirement of strong faith. All systems of sciences and knowledge available to man are infinite and become cognitive to the human mind. However, the mental psychological aptitudes and inclinations of mankind deviate from true commitment, to channels th...

The concept of prophethood is found in the three great monotheistic religions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. In Islam, however, it has a special status and significance. According to Islam, Allah created man to worship Him and to lead a virtuous life based on His teachings and guidance. But how can man know and fulfill his role and the purpose of his existence if he does not receive clear and practical instructions of what Allah wants him to do? The existence of prophethood, by which Allah sent a prophet to every nation to reveal His message in terms that the people could understand, has answered this question most effectively One might ask: How were the prophets chosen and which individuals were so honored? Prophethood is Allah's blessing and a favor that is bestowed on an individual chosen by Him to convey His message. From studying the lives of the prophets that have appeared, we notice several characteristics: 1. He is the best person in his community as ...

The wife does not have to obey anyone among her in-laws, whether that is her husband’s father, mother, brothers or sisters, in any matter, major or minor, unless they tell her to do something which is obligatory according to Islam, or forbid her to do something that is haram. In such matters she has to obey, whether that comes from a relative or a stranger, an in-law or anyone else. With regard to the husband, she must obey him in matters that are right and proper, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): ✦“Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allaah has made one of them to excel the other, and because they spend (to support them) from their means…” [al-Nisa’ 4:34] Ibn Katheer (may Allaah have mercy on him) said, discussing some of the husband’s rights over his wife: Allaah has given the husband rights and commanded the wife to obey him; He has forbidden her to disobey him because of the fact that he excels her and maintains her....