BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 13

No Fear or Grief Chapter 6 Al An’am, verse 48: “…So whoever believes and reforms – there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve.” This verse also indicates the importance of supporting one’s internal belief with righteous actions. One without the other will not lead to true success and the blessings mentionedContinue reading “BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 13”

BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 12

Superiority and Success Even though the number of muslims have increased over time it is obvious that the strength of muslims has only decreased. Each muslim irrespective of the strength of their faith believes in the authenticity of the Holy Quran as doubting it would cause them to lose their faith. In the following verseContinue reading “BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 12”

BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 11

Raising of Ranks – Chapter 58 Al Mujadila, verse 11: “…Allah will raise those who have believed among you and those who were given knowledge, by degrees…” Allah, the Exalted, raises those who actualize their faith and knowledge in both worlds. They have the greatest rank with Allah, the Exalted, and in the sight ofContinue reading “BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 11”

BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 10

Encourages Patience – People face trials and difficulties in every moment of their lives but having faith and certainty serves to comfort and console them. Actualizing faith helps one adopt patience so that they obtain an uncountable reward. A Hadith found in Musnad Ahmad, number 2803, advises that being patient over the things one dislikesContinue reading “BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 10”

BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 9

Right Guidance – Chapter 47 Muhammad, verse 7: “O you who have believed, if you support Allah, He will support you and plant firmly your feet.” This verse means that if one aids Islam then Allah, the Exalted, will help them in both worlds. It is strange how countless people desire the help of Allah,Continue reading “BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 9”

BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 8

The Acceptance of Good Deeds – Righteous deeds are only rewarded in both worlds when one actualizes their faith so that they perform righteous deeds for the sake of Allah, the Exalted. Chapter 21 Al Anbiya, verse 94: “So whoever does righteous deeds while he is a believer – no denial will there be forContinue reading “BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 8”

BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 7

Peace of Mind & Body – It is a universal aim and goal for all people, irrespective of their faith or social class, to achieve peace of mind in this world. It is the ultimate reason why people strive in this material world, work long hours and dedicate the majority of their efforts to thisContinue reading “BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 7”

BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 6

Contentment – In a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2465, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that whoever prioritises the hereafter over this material world will be granted contentment, their affairs will be corrected for them and they will receive their destined provision in an easy way. ThisContinue reading “BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 6”

BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 5

A Good Life It is important for muslims to strive in the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience as Allah, the Exalted, has guaranteed a good life in both worlds for the one who behaves in this manner. Chapter 16 An Nahl,Continue reading “BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 5”

BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 4

Escape from Difficulties – Allah, the Exalted, has promised to rescue the believers just like how he rescued the Holy Prophet Yunus, peace be upon him, after he was swallowed by a whale. Chapter 21 Al Anbiya, verses 87-88: “…And he called out within the darknesses, “There is no deity except You; exalted are You.Continue reading “BENEFITS OF FAITH – Part 4”