Author name: sofian

At this  time in Islam’s history, when the entire religion is being judged by the actions of a few, it is appropriate to step back from the glare of the media spotlight and examine the beauties that infuse the way of life known as Islam.  There is greatness and splendour in Islam that is often […]

As we move into the new century, those of us privileged to live above the poverty line are faced with a unique set of challenges.  We have food enough to eat, shelter from the elements and most of us can even afford life’s little luxuries.  Physically we have all that we need, but spiritually and

As fragile human beings, we are often swamped by fears and anxiety.  At times sadness and worry threaten to take over our lives.  These emotions can become so consuming that we forget our primary purpose in life, which is to worship God.  When pleasing God is at the centre of all our thoughts, actions and

Sadness and worry are part of the human condition.  Life is a series of moments.  At the two extremes are joyful moments that make our hearts sing with gladness and dark moments that plunge us into sadness and worry.  In between is real life; the highs, the lows, the mundane and boring, the sweetness, and

The average human being in the developed world battles sadness and worry on a daily basis.  While the majority of the world’s population confront extreme poverty, famine, conflict and despair those of us privileged to lead relatively easy lives must tackle fear, stress, and anxiety.  Why are those of us blessed with riches beyond compare

Happiness is the only goal on earth that all people without exception are seeking to attain.  Believers and unbelievers alike seek to be happy, but each party is using different methods. However, only believers can achieve genuine happiness.  All forms of happiness attained without a firm belief in God, the Almighty, are mere illusions. The

In part one we discussed bearing trials and tests with patience and understanding that nothing happens without the permission of God. “And with Him are the keys of the unseen; no one knows them except Him.  And He knows what is on the land and in the sea.  Not a leaf falls but that He

Before talking about how a believer behaves when ill or injured it is important to understand just what Islam teaches us about the life of this world.  Our existence here on earth is but a transient stop, on the way to our real life in the Hereafter.  Paradise or Hell will be our permanent abode.

When a child is born, it has with it a natural belief in God.  This natural belief is called in Arabic the “Fitrah”.[1]  If the child were left alone, it would grow up aware of God in His oneness, but all children are affected by the pressures of their environment whether directly or indirectly.  The Prophet,

We have to keep in mind that people will not get from this world except what God has already written for them, this is the bottom line.  After all that running around, staying up late at night, being a workaholic a person will only get that which God has already destined for him or her.