quran
The Method of Spiritual Guidance and Mercy in Serving Humanity
For an action performed to serve creation there must be certain qualities in order gain the acceptance of Allah the Almi...
Islam is revival of humanity
The main object and claim of every system of thought is to raise the state of human beings and bring human relations to...
SERVICE FOR THE SAKE OF ALLAH
We find the basis of Islamic ethics in getting closer to Allah the Almighty with love and sincerity. And we also observe...
ZAKĀT FROM LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
Prerequisites of obligation of zakāt Zakāt is obligatory upon free and competent adults who are in possession of their...
Charity and Its Methods - Infaq
a. Its Nature Words like infāq which connote devotion of wealth and life to the path of Allah the Almighty are mentioned...
Charity and Its Methods - Zakat
Human beings are the most distinguished among creation. The diversity among the members of the society like strong and w...
Civilization of Endowments
Endowments are institutionalized forms of continuous charity as well as an expression of mercy, brotherly love and affec...
Purification of the heart and soul
One of the first steps in gaining good character, which makes up one’s Islamic personality, is to refine one’s nafs[1] a...
Intelligence (Fatanah) and Discernment (Firasah)
Fatanah which means extraordinary intelligence is one of the five distinguishing features of the prophets. Fatanah is no...
Appreciativeness and loyalty
Appreciativeness and loyalty are one of the most important signs of Islam. They are of the traits that make a person hum...
Istiqama (Uprightness)
In its general sense istiqama has the meanings of advancing towards one’s goal without straying and without hesitation i...
Shajaa’ (Courage)
Shajaa’ has the meanings of valour, bravery, heroism, fortitude of the heart, and showing courage in the face of violenc...
Hamd (Praise) and Shukur (Gratitude).
Hamd is to extol and exalt the infinite greatness of Almighty Allah, His divine art and the manifestations of His attrib...
Patience and fortitude
Sabr (patience) is when one remains constant in the face of changes in one’s physical and spiritual states and to preser...
Abstinence from the world
Zuhd, is to remain free of desire for all worldly and physical pleasures, that is not to give them any worth and to ador...