Tag: Dhu al-Qa’idah

  • Who Are The Muslims – In Ramadan, Get To Know Yourself Again

    The chapter The Heights (#7)/al-A’raf, was revealed in the Late Meccan Period, during the very last days of the Prophet’s stay in Makkah. This passage, amongst many things, addresses new concerns like interfaith relations. The Makkan leaders questioned the Jews pertaining to Muhammad and what their religion might have to say about him Thus, this… Continue reading

  • Ramadan Is About Being A Believer

    Modern society has become obsessed with winning. But what happens if you can’t always win? What happens if God puts you in circumstances in which you lose? God, in the Qur’an, had to tell the pagan Arabs that God will not cause any good you’ve done in secret to fall by the wayside. وهو شهرٌ… Continue reading

  • Ramadan – Getting Back To What’s Real

    In Surah al-Zumar Allah uses a word: ibādi, referring not only to Muslims to everyone. Allah shows care and concern us all.  However, He also doesn’t say “you’ll never experience unhappiness in life” or that “your mom won’t die”. Rather, He says, if you do what I say you will live forever after death/after Judgment… Continue reading