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Islam is revival of humanity
The main object and claim of every system of thought is to raise the state of human beings and...
SERVICE FOR THE SAKE OF ALLAH
We find the basis of Islamic ethics in getting closer to Allah the Almighty with love and sincerity...
ZAKĀT FROM LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
Prerequisites of obligation of zakāt Zakāt is obligatory upon free and competent adults who are in...
Charity and Its Methods – Infaq
a. Its Nature Words like infāq which connote devotion of wealth and life to the path of Allah the...
Charity and Its Methods – Zakat
Human beings are the most distinguished among creation. The diversity among the members of the...
Civilization of Endowments
Endowments are institutionalized forms of continuous charity as well as an expression of mercy...
Purification of the heart and soul
One of the first steps in gaining good character, which makes up one’s Islamic personality, is to...
Intelligence (Fatanah) and Discernment (Firasah)
Fatanah which means extraordinary intelligence is one of the five distinguishing features of the...
Appreciativeness and loyalty
Appreciativeness and loyalty are one of the most important signs of Islam. They are of the traits...
Istiqama (Uprightness)
In its general sense istiqama has the meanings of advancing towards one’s goal without straying and...
Shajaa’ (Courage)
Shajaa’ has the meanings of valour, bravery, heroism, fortitude of the heart, and showing courage...
Hamd (Praise) and Shukur (Gratitude).
Hamd is to extol and exalt the infinite greatness of Almighty Allah, His divine art and the...
Patience and fortitude
Sabr (patience) is when one remains constant in the face of changes in one’s physical and spiritual...
Abstinence from the world
Zuhd, is to remain free of desire for all worldly and physical pleasures, that is not to give them...
Kanaat and istigna (Contentedness and being free from want)
Kanaat, or contentedness is to be pleased with what Allah has decreed, to suffice with what is...
Generosity and Selflessness
Generosity is to give something one has to another who is deprived of that thing. The peak of...
To have a good opinion of everything
To possess husn-i zann (a good opinion) is to think positively, to hope for the best, to distance...
Hilm and Musamaha (gentleness and tolerance)
Hilm is a term that describes a person who does not feel any resentment in their hearts even...
Tawadhu’ (Humility)
Tawadhu’ is to be humble and to be aware of one’s nothingness before Allah. A person may have been...
Ihsan and the state of being alert
The state of ihsan implies the perception and recognition of the believer that he is under...
Tawakkul and Submission
Tawakkul means to rely upon another, to appoint a trustee and to put one’s trust in that trustee...
Acceptance of one’s condition
Both extreme happiness and extreme pain constitute a great trap for the human soul. Accepting one’s...
Sadaqat (Loyalty and devotion)
One of the most significant traits of the prophets is ‘sidq/sadaqat’ which means being honest in...
Honouring one’s trust and Keeping One’s Promise
The word ‘amanah’ or trust, comes from the same root as ‘iman’ or faith. The expression ‘mu’min’...
Tazim or Reverence
Tazim is the outcome of certain fine feelings, such as taqwa (Allah-consciousness), love, humility...
Fear and Hope
One of the distinguishing traits of those believers who have attained to perfection in their faith...
Love for all creatures
All creation has been created for the service of the human being. Everything is there for him to...
Love for our fellow Muslims
As love for Allah increases in the servant, it becomes a requirement that this love extends first...
Chastity and modesty
Chastity and virtuousness is to preserve one’s self from being enveloped by all manner of animal...