A Muslim is someone who strives to surrender to God, submits to His will, and thus finds (inner) peace (especially in the Hereafter, as this world is always a place of conflict, both interpersonal and internal)...

The Qur'an is the collection of revelations transmitted to a previously unremarkable Meccan — though one known for his integrity over the course of 23 years by a supernatural messenger (the angel Gabriel): Muhammad (s.a.w.)...

English Translation of the Meanings by Mohammad Marmaduke Pickthal.

If someone asks about the meaning of life, one can give them a very simple answer: "The pursuit of the pleasure of God is the meaning of life!..."

Tauhid is the opposite of idolatry (Shirk): it is pure monotheism. As short and simple as this definition may appear, most people do not understand the implications that accompany it..."

Developing an Islamic personality and good character and teaching this to one's children is one of the main duties of a Muslim, and one's personality will only be complete when one sincerely follows the religion of Allah and implements it to the best of one's ability...

And listen on the Day when the caller will call from a near place (to the Day of Judgment). The Day when they will hear the shout in truth - that will be the Day of Resurrection. Indeed, We alone give life and cause death, and to Us is the return...

Allah's attributes are countless. However, these 99 names are those listed in the Qur'an, and with these names the believer is to call upon God and draw near to Him...

Fasting in Ramadan was prescribed during the 2nd year after the Hijra. Why not earlier? In Mecca, the economic conditions of the Muslims were poor. They were persecuted. Many days passed without them having anything to eat. It is easy to abstain from food when you have none...

Prayer (Du’a) is, after the five daily obligatory prayers, one of the most important forms of worship, and there are a few things one should bear in mind to ensure it is more readily accepted by Allah s.w.t...

Surely, Allah does not forgive associating anything with Him, and He forgives whatever is other than that to whomever He wills. (al-Nisa 4:48 and 116)...

O' my ilâh; You are my Lord, there is no ilâh but You. You created me, and I am your bondservant, and I will stick to my covenant and promise [of faith and sincere obedience] to You, as to my ability....

Most people misjudge who their true opponent is. But misjudging the true opponent inevitably means losing. If one does not know that there is an opponent who fights against us at every moment and wants to lead us astray, how can one ever succeed?

The belief in the existence of Jinn is an integral part of Islam since the Qur'an speaks about the existence of man and Jinn. There is even a Sura called 'Al-Jinn'...

The soul of every person leaves their body at the moment of death. Everyone must enter the grave before entering Paradise or Hell. Just as everyone must be in their mother's womb before coming to earth, likewise they will leave this life to take up a new life in the grave...

Allah (s.w.t.) has chosen for us a religion that best suits human nature: A religion that does not go to extremes, be it difficulties or negligence, but rather follows a middle path...

Indeed the Book of Allâh is not a book like any other, it is the timeless Speech of Allâh, not a created thing; a study guide for life and death and what comes after. Therefore it deserves a more careful study than anyone else's speech...

The Islamic prayer has much benefit, both in this world but especially in the next...

Through many statements the Messenger s.a.w. draws our attention to anger and its great harm, in order to prevent a trivialization of anger. Anger spoils a person's character and also his praiseworthy efforts, because it leads to rash and hasty actions...

I rely, with regard to my provision, upon Allah, my Creator, and I know most certainly that Allah is doubtlessly my Provider. What is destined for me as provision will not escape me...

A man says something that Allah detests, over which he does not think twice, for which he is thrown into ....