...would occur, they recorded it. The same relationship exists between Destiny and human free will. • Our free will is included in Destiny. For example, someone asks you whether the...
...here is therefore quite negligible. Similarly, our free will is equally negligible when compared with what God Almighty creates from our use of it. Despite our free will’s weakness and...
...by an invisible, superior power. • We hesitate, reason, compare, assess, choose, and then decide to do something. For example, if our friends invite us to go somewhere or do...
...our free will. We are directly responsible for whatever happens to us. If we experience misfortune, it is either because we have misused our free will or because, as with...
...using our free will. Our complete life is recorded by two angels, called Kiramun Katibun (noble scribers). On the Day of Judgment, our record will be presented to us, and...
...human free will? Answer: In addition to what has been said above, we will make the following comments. Destiny is a of Divine Knowledge. It does not cancel our free...
...Unity. Therefore, if we believe sincerely and without prejudice, struggle against carnal desire and the temptations of the evil-commanding self and Satan, and use our free will to find the...
...in Paradise. 7. We have free will, although we contribute almost nothing to our good acts. Our free will, if not used properly, can destroy us. Therefore we should use...
...Himself is absolutely free both of them. Everything exists in His Knowledge, and He assigns to each a certain shape, life span, function or mission, and certain characteristics. Consider the...
...person’s intention, not to how long it took commit the act. Murder, which takes only a couple of minutes or even seconds to commit, is often punished by many years—even...
...However, He commands His servants to do certain acts and forbids them to do certain others, giving them free will to do whatever they please without being forced to do...
...the indifferent, the hopeless, and the apathetic who may, in fact, outnumber the optimist clubs combined. But it seems that the greatest need today is the pressing need for “understanding.”...
The jinn we know as Satan was created from fire. Before his obedience and sincerity were tested through Adam, he had been in the company of angels, acting and worshipping...
...peace and blessings, written down on sheets and transmitted from the Prophet to succeeding generations via numerous reliable channels, and which is used for worship by means of recitation.” As...
Salaam. I want to read salat but I have a feeling im not reading the words accurately enough. For example I don’t think I’m pronouncing the arabic 100% right. Should...
...favored with the rank of resignation, one also must transcend the ranks of reliance, surrender, and commitment. Since it is extremely difficult to attain the rank of resignation by free...
...of this strange world. Everything is like a soldier under his command. Everything turns through his strength. Everything acts through his command. Everything is set m order through his wisdom....
...of Worship (‛Ibaadah) The Arabic term ‛ibaadah comprises all the words and deeds which Allah May He be glorified and exalted loves and approves of and which He has commanded...
...not seek to annul our drives, but to use our free will to contain and purify them, to channel and direct them toward virtue. For example, we are not expected...
THE ATTRIBUTES IN THE NEGATIVE OR THE ATTRIBUTES OF EXEMPTION OR FREEDOM These Attributes are concepts which express that God Almighty is absolutely free or exempt from any need, defect,...
...not dream of. He forgave Thumama and said, “Set him free.” Upon this order, the Companions set him free. All of the hatred and enmity in the heart of Thumama...
...are Attributes of absolute perfection, and He is absolutely free from any and all defects. He is Unique and Single, having no like or resemblance and nothing is comparable to...
3. Qidam (Having No Beginning) God Almighty exists free of time; He has no beginning and His existence does not rest on a cause previous to Him. His Attribute of...
...through an inward sensation and intuition that burst forth from the essence of their existence and more loudly than their external sensations and comprehension and more profoundly than their mental...
...Their business and financial situation may come to a standstill, and their work destabilized. This is nothing but God’s testing His servant. However, this does not mean that God, Who...
...Engaging in da‛wah work testifies to one’s compliance with Allah’s command: “Call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and fair admonition, and argue with them in the best...
...you’re doing Da’wah. A Da’i is the person who does Da’wah. Deen: Way of Life. Islam is not a religion, it’s a complete way of life. Dhikr (Thzikr): This means...
...is not valid and will not possibly take place; if, however, a person commits the sin again after sincerely repenting from it, his earlier repentance will still be valid but...
...and taught him the principles of Islam. Uqba did not have any hesitation to become a believer. He became a Companion. He was a distinguished Companion among the People of...
...Bakr (r.a.) ordered Hz. Zayd to establish a committee consisting of the scholars of the Companions. The compiled verses of the Quran were read in their presence. All of them...
...is but to proclaim (the Message) (al-Maeda 99). Man was created in such a way to live in a community. Therefore, there is a need for the principles brought by...
...crucial to constantly be aware of this reality. The Messenger of God refused to perform the funeral salat of a Companion until another Companion had agreed to pay his debt,...
...that have no relation with each other come together as if they are the parts of a whole and complement each other. We should think that bacteria, worms and the...
...them after her death. The slaves wanted to be free at once. With the delusion of Satan, they martyred her in order to be set free. This incident took place...
فَإِذَا فَرَغْتَ فَانصَبْ Therefore, when you are free (from one task), resume (another task).(Al-Inshirāh 94:7) This verse presents Muslims with an important philosophy of life. Indeed, a believer should always...
...(Al-)Malik: The All-Sovereign, the Owner and Master of everything (Al-)Quddūs: The All-Holy and All-Pure (Who is absolutely free of any defect) (As-)Salam: The Supreme Author of peace and salvation (Al-)Mu’min:...
...freedom and emancipation. The question of freedom with regard to belief, worship, and conscience is also of paramount importance in Islam. Every man is entitled to exercise his freedom of...
...vivid example of honesty and perfection, fulfill his commitments and perform his tasks well, seek knowledge and virtue by all possible means, correct his mistakes and repent his sins, develop...