Is Shirk Forgivable?
Is Shirk Forgivable?
Allah has told us that he will forgive all sins for the one who repents to Him. He says (interpretation of the meaning): “Say: ‘O My slaves! who have transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah, verily, Allah forgives all sins. Truly, He is Oft-Forgiving, Most…
The Lower Heavens in the holy Qur’an
What’s meant by lower heavens that are mentioned in the holy Qur’an? If we contemplate the galaxies of the universe, we’ll realize that such galaxies consist of billions of stars and such stars adorn the sky, heavens. It could be said, therefore, that all the stars and galaxies that we see around us is within…
Why Allaah created mankind ?
One of the greatest attributes of Allaah is wisdom, and one of His greatest names is al-Hakeem (the most Wise). It should be noted that He has not created anything in vain; exalted be Allaah far above such a thing. Rather He creates things for great and wise reasons, and for sublime purposes. Those who…
The origin of the Jews from Quran
The Jews originated in Palestine. That is because the Jewish religion began at the time of the Prophet of Allah Ya‘qoob (peace be upon him), who was born and lived in the holy land (Egypt) , and was granted the honour of Prophethood there. Allah blessed him with many children, and part of his story…
Can jinn possess humans?
The word jinn comes from an Arabic root meaning hidden from sight. The world of the jinn is an independent and separate world, with its own distinct nature and features that are hidden from the world of humans. Jinns and humans have some things in common, such as the possession of understanding and the choice…
Islam is the religion of mercy and kindness
Islam is the religion of mercy and kindness, the religion of tolerance and ease. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “Allaah burdens not a person beyond his scope. He gets reward for that (good) which he has earned, and he is punished for that (evil) which he has earned” [al-Baqarah 2:286] Allaah has spared the…