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Importance of Quran Recitation with Understanding The Holy Quran is the last heavenly book of Allah Almighty which was revealed on our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The language of this holy book is in Arabic. Muslims recite the Quran in their prayers and also recite it other than prayers. As we all know that the sacred book of Quran is full of information that transforms the lives of millions of Muslims around the world, therefore, it is important to recite and understand it in geographical (local) language for better captivating its wisdom. The Almighty Allah says: “[This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded.” (Quran, 38: 29) The Holy Quran is not an ordinary book; it is the timeless Speech of Allah (SWT) not a created thing. Therefore, it deserves a far more careful study than any other books. So, every sincere Muslim who hopes to earn Allah’s Love by reciting and r...

The life in the Hereafter-Quranic Verses about the Day of Judgment One of the basic Islamic belief is the fact that Muslims believe in the world hereafter. One cannot be a Muslim until and unless he/she believes in the world hereafter from a true heart. Moreover, in addition to the life in the hereafter, a Muslim has to believe in the judgment day as well, the occurrence of which decides the place a person is to live dwell in the life hereafter, either heaven or hell. In the Holy Quran, Allah Almighty promises, “Every soul will taste death. Then to Us will you be returned” (Quran, 29:57). Religion Islam taught us that there is life after death that has no ending position. According to the teachings of Islam, when confronted with a calamity and when someone dies, one should say: “To God, we belong and to Him, we shall return” (Quran 2:156).  The word Qiyamah which means Resurrection occurs 68 times in the Holy Quran and it refers to the Qiyamah (the Day of Judgement) when every huma...

Power of Dua in Islam-Importance of Dua According to Quran and Hadith Dua means supplication, communication with deity. Dua is an incredible power so that many of us sometimes don’t fully know about it. If we know the power of Dua then we would do whatever is necessary to get our Duas answered. Sometimes our Duas are answered immediately and sometimes they take much longer than we expect. However, Dua can transform our lives and bring about miraculous results when it made properly by heart. We can make Dua in any language, Almighty Allah listens to us no matter in which language we are supplicating. Allah (SWT) stated in the Holy Quran: “And your Lord says, “Call upon Me; I will respond to you.” Indeed, those who disdain My worship will enter Hell [rendered] contemptible” (Quran, 40:60). Dua is essentially submission to the Creator and a demonstration of a person’s need for Allah. One can make Dua anytime there is no specific time or fixed place for making Dua. Dua can change the desti...

Reasons Why We Should Read the Holy Quran The Holy Quran is the 4th and last sacred book of Almighty Allah revealed on our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Holy Quran is the book of guidance for all mankind till the Day of Judgment. Muslims needs to practice the teachings of the Holy Quran in their lives. Muslims need to understand the Holy Quran, in order to internalize it and put it into practice. Allah Almighty says about the Quran: “This is the Book (the Quran), whereof there is no doubt, guidance to those who are Al-Muttaqoon [the pious].” (Quran, 2:2) We should read the Holy Quran due to many reasons some of them are given below: It is a source of Guidance Quran reading will help you to find direction or guidance in life. Allah Almighty has promised mankind that the effect of reading and understanding the Quran is to: “take mankind from the depths of darkness to light” (Quran, 14:1) and “guides them to the ways of peace” (Quran, 5:16) It is an Intercessor for the Day of Judgm...

Things to Remember When Going Through Hardships Difficult times are part of Allah’s law in this universe. Every difficulty comes from Allah Almighty He (SWT) tests the believers in times of hardships. Difficulties or hardships are part of tests that people go through. Sometimes difficulty becomes the source of learning we can also say a purification from sins and mistakes. Tough times could be a test of patience. Allah Almighty says in the Holy Quran: “For indeed, with hardship [will be] ease.” ( Quran, 94:5) People search for guides that can help them go through the difficult times or hardships they face in life. Sometimes these guides are successful whereas in other cases they fail to provide the solution which the reader searches for in them. Islam being a code of life provides ways in which Muslims can battle the hardships and get through them. Quran and hadith both contain information on the nature of the hardships or tough times. In this article, we are providing some tips that a...