ISLAMIC AWAKENING PROGRAM

You might have seen a lot of Muslim women and girls covering their head with a head scarf as a symbol of their religion. Have you wondered why not all Muslim women do so? Or why some cover with modesty while some do so in regards to match the fashion trends? The simple answer to all such assumptions and speculations is to read about what the Quran has to say about the head scarf popularly known as the ‘hijab’. This blog enlists some Quranic verses that represent the need to wear hijab. Keep reading: As mentioned in the surah number 24, verse 30, wherein Allah commands the Prophet ﷺ as follows: ‘Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and be modest. That is purer for them. Lo! Allah is aware of what they do’ While a lot of people are under the notion that hijab is mandatory obligation only for Muslim women but this is not so! As Allah Himself has commanded the men to be modest by lowering their gaze. Further the Muslim men are commanded not to lustfully look at women except the...

Nowadays feeling anxious has become a part and parcel of our lives. Be it our work, family or healths, we often tend to get stressed and anxious about our state. Keeping your mind in a calm and composed manner will help you survive even the toughest of hurdles. With the holy Quran you will not only be able to leave your worries at bay but will also relieve yourself of much stress and anxiety. The following are the verses of the holy Quran that will help calm your anxiety: One thing that you need to make yourself aware is that no matter how much you plan, the Almighty is the best planner. So the verse: ‘…. But they plan and Allah plans and Allah is the best of planners’ (8:30), speaks volumes about thinking and trusting in the almighty’s plans as He is the best disposer of affairs. The next verse says: ‘Who have believed and whose hearts have rest in the remembrance of Allah. Verily in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest’ (13:28). If you recite the Quran in easy English th...

It is nothing new that Islamic is based on a number of principles. But many people across the globe often confuse themselves with these principles. The five pillars on which Islam stands are namely: the declaration of faith (Shahada), Prayer (Namaz), Fasting (Roza), Alms giving (Zakaat) and Pilgrimage (Hajj). This blog will throw light to these principles: SHAHADA (The Declaration of Faith): The Holy Quran mentions about this pillar in the Surah Al- Imran, wherein He states: “Allah (Himself) is Witness that there is no Allah save Him. And the angels and the men of learning (too are witness). Maintaining His creation in justice, there is no Allah save Him the Almighty, the Wise”. The key belief in Islam is the worship of one sole creator that is ‘Allah’. Islam strictly and staunchly believes in Monotheism. Therefore any Muslim should live his or her life in submission to their only creator, Allah, in all the things that they do. NAMAZ (Prayer): The Holy Quran mentions a lot ...

‘Lo! My protecting Friend is Allah Who revealeth the Scripture. He befriendeth the righteous.’- 7:196. For you to be able to understand and comprehend the Holy Al Quran , you must read at least few verses or pages on a daily basis. The verses of the holy Quran was not revealed all at once. It took several years for the revelation to get completed. Those scholars, who have profound wisdom and knowledge of the Arabic scriptures, will be able to tell you the reason behind such time gap. When you read the holy Quran, it is important for you to grasp as much as possible. Listen carefully: The people who recite the Holy Al Quran and the ones who listen to its recitation are both blessed immensely. Say you go to the classroom to attend a lecture just for the sake of getting attendance while your friend attends the lecture to be able to venture forth in the context, who is at a boon? Obviously the friend who was listening attentively. Being an active listener is really important and hel...

Many a time Quran has been translated to English. The first translation was made during the 17 th Century. The original Quran is written in ‘Qureshi’ dialect and ‘Arabi’ language, and that’s why it is not possible to reach the wider readers base. Keeping these factors in mind, the translation in other languages has been considered. English the most talked language all around the world. Now, a common confusion that everyone face while buying a Quran is the translation of the English copy does’nt differ from the original copy? In market, there are plenty of translated Quran available. Not all translated to convey the actual message of the holy Quran. So, before you consider buying a Quran in English Language, learn which is the most valued and close to the original narrative copy of the holy Quran. The Holy Quran (King Fahd Holy Quran Printing Complex) Abdullah Yusuf Ali, who was a British-Indian lawyer, translated a book in English and this becomes one of the widespread Quran among ...