Knowing Allah

Loving Allah – Part 2 In the previous article, we explored the importance of loving Allah and we defined true love. In this article, we will explore how we can attain the love of Allah and the positive outcomes of loving Allah. How To Attain the Love of Allah Everything that pleases Allah is a…

Loving Allah – Part 1 Love is the greatest station the seeker on the path to Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā) can attain. The love of Allah is the purest and greatest of all loves. It gives life to the heart, it is sustenance for the soul, and is the roadway to eternal success. Love is…

In the Company of Angels Angels are honoured and pious servants of Allah. They are a sign of His majesty and power. Created from light, they are colossal numbers of them. When the Prophet ﷺ was taken up to the heavens, he was shown al-Bayt al-Maʿmūr. He was told that 70,000 angels pray in it…

Hoping in Allah The Messenger of Allah ﷺ once entered upon a young boy who was dying. He ﷺ asked him, “How are you?” The boy replied, “O Messenger of Allah, I swear by Allah that I have hope in Allah and I am scared over my sins.” The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “These…

Fearing Allah There was once a wealthy man from the Banū Isrā’īl who had indulged in sin throughout his life. When his death was near, he instructed his children to burn him after his death, crush his bones, and scatter his ashes on a windy day by the sea. After he died, his children did…

Knowing Allah: The Soul’s Greatest Need We all want happiness. How we each define this and seek it, however, often differs. For some of us, happiness is wealth and material abundance. For others, it’s fame and renown. For some, it is sensual pleasure and gratification. And for others, it is a breakthrough in their field…

Allahu Akbar: A Magnificent Phrase Throughout the days of Dhul Ḥijjah, we repeat ‘Allāhu Akbar’ (takbīr) in abundance. Allāhu Akbar is one of the most magnificent phrases a human being can ever utter. Allāhu Akbar is a declaration of Allah’s grandeur, and an affirmation of our submission to His majesty. We remind ourselves through Allāhu…

Who is Allah Allah is the Creator of the universe, the King of everyone and the Lord of everything. He is the Only One who deserves to be worshipped. He manages the affairs of all kingdoms. He commands and forbids, creates and provides, gives life and death, raises and lowers people, alternates night and day,…

Al-Kabir (The Most Great) & Al-Azim (The Magnificent) Dhul Ḥijjah is a perfect opportunity to re-connect with the Names of Allah (ʿazza wa jall) which denote His majesty and greatness. Amongst these Names are: al-Kabīr, The Most Great, and al-Aẓīm, The Magnificent. Both of these Names denote the greatness, majesty and grandeur of Allah (subḥānahū…

al-Halim: The Most Forbearing When we hurt someone, we hope for forgiveness, forbearance and another chance. Humans can be forbearing, but their forbearance may be because they feel they have no choice, feel weak or want to avoid confrontation. Our Lord, on the other hand, who is free of need and upon whom all the…