The Conditions of the Shahadah to Be Accepted by God

The Shahadah is the key to the gates of Paradise, but in order for it to work, be accepted b ...

Islam: The Greatest Blessing Bestowed upon Mankind

Islam is the greatest blessing that Allah has bestowed upon mankind and the Qur’an is the gr ...

Tawheed: Its Meaning and Categories

Tawheed is to single out Allah (Exalted be He) in what is distinct to Him and obligatory for ...

What Does It Mean to Believe in Allah? (Part Two)

As He is One in His Lordship without any partner, He is also One in His servitude. What does ...

Dhikr: Closeness through Worship

How can one get closer to God through specific acts of worship? Is it through obligatory or ...

The Meaning of La Ilaha Illa Allah (Tawheed)

Due to the concept of “La Ilaha Illa Allah” Allah brought the creation into being, and due t ...

What Does It Mean to Believe in Allah? (Part One)

Allah created all of mankind to have belief in Him (their Creator). What is the evidence to ...

Dhikr: God’s Always Open Door

To do dhikr is to strive to fill all your moments, all your thoughts and all your actions wi ...

Willpower between Reliance on God and Self-Confidence

We all want to achieve success and often it is easier said than done. Is there an attainable ...

The Books of Allah: The Message of the Messengers

What are the scriptures that were revealed before the Qur’an, to whom were revealed? What do ...

The Deeds Most Beloved to God: The Gates to Goodness

From God’s mercy, there’re some deeds through which we get closer to Him, earn His good plea ...

Worship in Islam: Why Obligatory?

Why is worship obligatory upon Muslims? What does worship teaches us? What are its impacts o ...

True Faith and Personal Responsibility

On the journey to God, to have true faith one has to strive for purification of the self, tr ...

Believers and Best Types of Worship

The status of worship in your heart and your dedication to it shows what a kind of believer ...

The Friends of Allah: Who and How?

What might we do to attain a higher position in our relation with Him? And why do we need to ...

For Valid Acts of Worship

Why are we obliged to worship God? How do we properly meet such obligation? What guarantees ...

Why Do We Need to Worship God?

Why do we humans need prayer, fasting, such ritual acts? Can’t I be a devoted believer witho ...

Worship in Islam: Its Meaning and Necessity

How worshipping God is viewed in Islam? Why do we humans need prayer, fasting, etc.? Can’t I ...