Muslim Guidance Articles

An excerpt from Dr Al-Qarni on how to repel anxiety -

dleness is destructive, and most people who suffer from worries and anxieties are the same people who are idle and inactive. Rumors and gossip are the only dividends for those that are bankrupt of meaningful and fruitful work.

Apply yourself to something and work hard at it. Read, recite, and glorify your Lord with praises. Write, visit friends, and benefit from your time. In short, do not give a single minute away to idleness. The day that you do will be the day that anxieties and worries will find their way into your life. Superstition and evil whispers will enter your mind, allowing you to become a playground for the games of the devil.

Do not grieve over the person who forgets or denies the favors you once gave to him, for your desire should be solely for the reward of Allah.

Some people consider Shalwar Kameez as a form of Islamic Clothing. However, it is not. It is a cultural dress worn by people of South Asia. However, due to a large number of Muslims in such countries, who wear such Islamic dresses, people think of Salwar kameez as Muslim Attire.

Kufi Caps are caps that are usually worn in Turkey. These caps have become quite popular all over the world, especially among Muslims. Muslims wear Kufi caps when praying. These Kufis are stretchy and allows them to stretch and fit on the head.

Gifts in Islam have a special meaning. Muslims are encouraged to gift each other as that helps strengthen bonds. There are many Ahadeeth related to gifts as well. One can choose from various forms of Islamic Gifts to give to his family, friends and others. Muslim women can buy hijab, or other forms of Modest Clothing as Islamic Gifts for their friends, family members and peers.

A mosque can be understood as a place of worship for Muslims. The real term for mosque is “Masjid“. However, the term mosque started in the west and people in the west have since refered to Masjid as a Mosque. The term Masjid refers to a place where one performs Sajda to Allah - or a place of worshipping Allah. Muslims still prefer to call a Mosque with its real term - called Masjid. It is even preferable to use the term Masjid simply because it is used in the Quran.

Islamic Clothing is worn by a majority of Muslim women in Islamic countries. This type of clothing is worn by default in many Muslim countries. However, in the west, Islamic Clothing has become a de facto standard work or keyword to refer to clothing worn specifically by Muslim women. Such clothing usually refers to
Abaya, Hijab, and other forms of modest clothing. Islamic Clothing for women is more common than for men.One can Buy Islamic Clothing at many retail outlets including many Islamic websites. Hijab blogs have also started to popup too.

Source: Islambasics Library: Islam In Brief

Along with the fact the Muhammad, peace be on him, was illiterate; he could neither read nor write, he grew up in Makkah where there were no schools, and he was far away from the scientific circles which existed in Syria, Alexandria, Athens and Rome. Moreover, the scientific facts mentioned in the Quran were not known in the seventh century. Having studied and examined the Arabic text of the Qur’an, Dr. Bucaille marvels:«I could not find a single error in the Qur’an. I had to stop and ask myself: if a man was the author of the Qur’an, how could he have written facts in the Seventh century A.D. that today are shown to be in keeping with modern scientific knowledge? I had too acknowledge the evidence in front of me: the Qur’an did not contain a single statement that was assailable from a modern scientific point of view. I repeated the same test for the Old Testament and the Gospels, always preserving the same objective outlook. In the former, I did not even have to go beyond the first book, Genesis, tb find statements totally out of keeping with the cast-iron facts of modern science».Dr. Bucaille studied many of the scientific facts that are mentioned in the Quran, such as the creation of the universe, and other topics including astronomy, animal and plant kingdoms, human reproduction and other related issues. For the sake of brevity, two of the above issues will be discussed in order to draw the reader’s attention to one of the objectives of this booklet.

Source: Islambasics Library: Islam In Brief

Allah is the proper name applied to the only true God Who exists necessarily by Himself, comprising all the excellent Divine names and attirbutes of perfection. Allah is One and Unique; He has no partner or equal. He is the sole Creator and sustainer of the universe. Every creature bears witness to His Oneness. Divinity, Lordship and the uniqueness of His attributes and names. Allah’s essence does not resemble other essences; ” There is none like unto Him “. He is the One, the Sole, the Indivisible. He is the God without Whom no affairs are accomplished, and to Whom Lordship ultimately pertains. He neither begets nor is begotten. He does not inhere in anything, nor does anything inhere in Him. All creatures stand in need of Him, but He stands in need of none.

Allah is the Omnipotent, the Omniscient, Whose knowledge comprehends in the most perfect manner all things, hidden or manifested. But He is far greater than to be encompassed by the knowledge of His creatures. Allah the Supreme is the Creator of everything, for He has a free hand in the disposal of all affairs. He is the most Mercifuln Whose unhounded mercy encompasses everything. He is far removed from injustice and tyranny. Allah’s justice ensures order in the universe, which has no defect. There is no one to share His domain, nor does He take aid or support from His creatures. He is the God of the worlds. Yet, He is nearer to man than man’s jugular vein. Whenever a believer in need or distress calls on Him, He responds. He is above the Seven Heavens mounting His throne is the manner which suits His grandure.

Allah has revealed His final Scripture, al-Qur’an to the last of His Messengers, Muhammad, peace be on him, to convey the Message of Islam to mankind. He is the Exalted Allah; Glory be to Him.

Source: Islambasics Library: Islam In Brief

The Arabic term ‘Islam’, meaning «submission», points to the fundamental religious creed which dictates that a Muslim submit to the will of Allah, conforming inwardly and outwardly to His laws. The religion of Islm lays great emphasis on uncompromising monotheism and strict adherence to certain creeds and acts of worship. It enjoins submitting to the will of Allah and following the exemplary way of the life of Muhammad, the last of the Prophets and Messengers, may peace be on them all. Allah, the Exalted created the universe and what is in it that He be recognized as the One and only God. He created man and jinn only to celebrate His praise and worship Him. His words signify: “I have only created Jinns and men, that they may Serve Me”9.

        The ways and acts of worship are not left to man’s option or choice. Allah is the One Who ordains and decrees all acts of worship and the means in which they must be observed. Since Islam deals in every aspect of life, spiritual and physical, its jurisprudence is based on creeds, acts of worship and ordinances regarding social, economical and political transactions. Because Islam is a perfect way of life, it enjoins maintaining a refined code of manners. The Messenger of 9. turban 51: 56. Allah said: ”Verily, I have been sent to accomplish the fine manners”.

       Allah has praised the fine manners of His Messenger saying: “And surely thou hast sublime morals””. A’ishah. the wife of the Messenger of Allah, peace be on him, was asked about his manners. She said: “His manners were al-Qur’an”. A’ishah meant that the Prophet, peace be on him, clung to the Qur’an, it rules of discipline. its commands. its prohibitions, and the excellent, beautiful and gracious things comprised in it. For this reason Allah commands the believers to follow the exemplary life of His Messenger, peace be on him. saying: ”Ye have indeed in the Messenger of Allah an excellent exempler”l’. I

        slam enjoins good manners for every occasion. seeking permission, greeting, sitting, eating, learning, teaching. sporting. travelling. dressing. visiting, sleeping, marriage, treating people, particularly relatives and neighhours with kindness. etc. Codes of all such great manners are found in both the Qur’an and the Prophetic traditions of the Messenger of Allah . peace he on him. The family enjoys a high status in Islam. It is the core of society; a healthy family means a healthy society; hence Allah, the Exalted commands to treat them with gentleness and submissiveness saying: “Thy Lord hath decreed that ye worship none but Him, and that ye he kind to parents. 10. Qur’an 68: 4. 11. Qur’an 33: 21.

        Whether one or both of them attain old age in thy life, say not to them aword of contempt, nor repel them but address them, in terms of honour. And, out of kindness, lower to them the wing of humility, and say: ‘My Lord! bestow on them thy Mercy even as they cherished me in childhood”l2. Next to family comes the kindred. The Messenger of Allah, peace be on him, said that Allah has promised to he kind to him who behaves kindly to his kindred, and to sever him who severs his kindred by unkind hehaviour . 12. Qur’an 17: 23, 24.