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The 36th chapter of the Quran is entitled Ya Sin. It is named after the first two letters of the chapter which are “ya” and “sin” (pronounced seen). Thus it cannot be translation into English and is always left untranslated.
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Advising Each Other: The Islamic Support System
Advising each other is essential for the overall betterment of groups and societies. The Qur’an mentions it as one essential quality of true believers. Tips for appropriate advice As Muslims we should bear in mind that while “advising” to correct someone’s mistake can be helpful and beneficial to the one being advised, it implicates walking …
The A to Z of the Holy Month of Ramadan
Many young Muslims are clueless about what they should do in Ramadan. It is therefore important to have a vision, not only for the month of Ramadan but after that as well. Goals should be set and a routine that will help you achieve those goals should be followed.
All You Need to Know About Ramadan
You may have heard about Ramadan as a time during which followers of Islam abstain from food and drink each day from dawn until sunset, but there’s much more to this month than simply not eating or drinking. Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic…
What is Special About Congregational Prayer?
Allah’s profound Wisdom regarding congregational prayer is manifest. With shoulder touching shoulder and worshipers of all categories and walks of life saying one supplication together, repeating one glorification together, bowing and prostrating…
5 Reasons Why Allah Tests Us With Hardship
Suffering through hardship and adversity is a reminder for people who tend to take things for granted and forget all of God’s blessings. Despite all the blessings given to the human by God, the human being is unappreciative. A little reminder in the shape of hardship or adversity may hopefully do the job…
Understanding God's Wisdom in the Quran
God is Wise and He is the just Judge. In Islamic beliefs, no one is ever understood to bear the sin of another. No one is ever wronged by God. No sinner is ever punished for more than the magnitude of the sin committed and no good deed ever goes without a reward.
3 Meanings of the Quran, the Book of Wisdom
Among the most amazing aspects is the fact that the Quran was actually a spoken word. It was spoken by the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) for over 23 years. And yet the whole book and each chapter have remarkable coherence…
How to Understand Fate and Free Will in Islam
How we get to act on free will while at the same time remaining bound to fate is known only to God. God, in His Infinite Wisdom, can maintain this duality. We ought to have faith in both. The knowledge of free will and its consequences makes us accountable…
3 Steps to Unlock Our Minds and Find Wisdom
Being aware of your thoughts helps you know yourself, your virtues and weaknesses. It helps you discover new meanings in the signs of Allah that surround you in His creation. It improves your ability to detect the whispers of Satan. All these contribute to improving your wisdom.