About God

“O My slaves who have transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds and sins)!  Despair not of the Mercy of God: verily, God forgives all sins. Truly He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Quran 39:53) God did not create humankind for any purpose other than to worship Him.  However being human makes us frail and forgetful […]

Misinformed people sometimes refer to Allah as a modern interpretation of an ancient moon god.  This gross misrepresentation of Allah is often combined with strange unsubstantiated claims that Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, resurrected this god and made him the focal point of the religion of Islam.  This

Allah is God.  He is the one you turn to in your hour of need.  He is the one you thank when the miracles of this life become clear.  Allah is a word that contains many layers of meaning.  It is the name of God (the master of the universe) and it is the foundation

Yes, Allah is God.  He is Allah, the One and Only.  He is the same God worshipped in the Jewish and Christian faiths and is recognisable as such.  Across the globe and throughout history people of all faiths and beliefs have turned towards God, or a supreme deity, the Creator of the universe.  He is

Now and again human beings are prompted to ask themselves some of life’s truly profound questions.  In the quiet darkness of the night, when far off stars twinkle in the vast, majestic sky, or in the cold, hard, light of day when life rushes past like a speeding train, people of all colours, races and

God (Allah) has many names, and all of them indicate His Greatness, His Perfection and His Majesty.  Prophet Muhammad said “God has ninety-nine names, one hundred less one; whoever learns them will enter Paradise.”[1] Learning involves not only memorisation but also appreciating their meanings and calling God with them. Learning and thus knowing God’s names leads mankind

In the name of God (Allah), the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. This article begins in the same way Muslims begin with many undertakings.  Before commencing even the most mundane tasks of life, eating, drinking, dressing, or bathing, a Muslim will turn his efforts into worship by mentioning the name of God.  He (God) is

In any discussion about the Names of God, it is important to understand that Muslims believe in One True God, the only Creator, the One Who has Dominion over all that exists, has ever existed or will come to exist.  A Muslim worships the same One God whom all the Prophets worshipped. “…were you witnesses

Could This Be War? Mercy in Islam also extends to enemies, in times of war and peace, as Prophet Muhammad used to urge his Companions to maintain family ties with relatives who were still disbelievers by calling on them and giving them gifts. As for times of war, God commands Muslims to grant refuge to

“The willingness to forgive and not to punish” is a definition frequently used for the word mercy, but what is mercy in Islam? With Islam, mercy was given a deeper meaning that created a vital aspect in the life of every Muslim, which he is rewarded by God for showing. God’s mercy, which is bestowed