The second component of seeking the help of Allah (SWT) that is mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah is salah. Salah is one of the greatest means of seeking assistance from Allah (SWT), and this is why…
After going through the beginning portion of Al-Fatiha, the slave is finally ready to present a request to Allah (SWT). Because of who he is asking from and because of the occasion that has been…
We are asking Allah (SWT) to guide us as individuals and groups. It could be because the person is reciting by themselves and reciting for themselves, we could say “guide me”, but Allah (SWT) has…
We ask Allah (SWT) to guide us or take us onto the “الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ”. We spoke very briefly about the word "sirat" and its implications. This word, “مُسْتَقِيمَ”, is derived from the root “qama”. One…
In asking Allah (SWT) for “الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ”, we are acknowledging that this is a specific path. The alif and laam on “الصِّرَاطَ” and “الْمُسْتَقِيمَ” denotes that this is something specific and designate and it is…
Generally speaking, four types of people have been mentioned that have drawn the special favor of Allah (SWT). These people got their favor through various aspects – some of them achieved it through the aspect…
Surah Tawbah concludes by exposing hypocrites and praising masajid built on sincerity. Surah Yunus addresses human attitudes toward Allah—highlighting their reliance on Him in hardship and forgetfulness in ease. It stresses belief, taqwa, and Allah’s…