The Proofs of the Existence and Oneness of Allah
When we research the creation from microorganisms and little particles to the massive galaxies and systems, we conclude that the creation came into being by the work of a deity...
What is the Qur’an?
What is the Qur'an and what is the definition of it?* Answer: • The Qur’an is the entire book of the revelations sent down by Allah (SWT) to the Prophet...
The Wisdom Behind Calamities
Disasters are facts of life and they are not meaningless. If we try to read the messages that they convey to us, we may receive the wisdom behind them. وَاتَّقُواْ...
The Fear of Death and Hiding behind the Wall
During a conversation in a working environment when he was with his mother, I asked a question of a young man who is a student in a prestigious university and...
Al Hafiz – The Protector
Al-Hafiz (الحفيظ) is one of the names of Allah (swt). It comes from the verb ‘hifz - to preserve’ and literally means ‘to preserve, to guard and to protect’. In...
Is Shafa’ah (Intercession) Right?
The lexical meaning of Shafa’ah Sayyid Sharif Jurjani says the following in Tarifat: Shafa’ah is to demand forgiveness for major sins. Tahanawi says it is “a request to attain a...
Tawafuq, the Cipher in Qur’an and the Book of the Universe
We see that some words that have been used casually by a major part of the society are indeed in contrast with our faith. Unfortunately, this situation escapes most people’s...
The Flood of Noah
Was there a pair from each animal species in the Noah’s Ark? If so, wouldn’t it be an enormous Ship? And also, did the Flood of Noah cover the whole...
Revelation and Inspiration
How did the revelation descend upon the prophets? Was there any revelation without a means? Does the inspiration come directly or through a means? The revelation is descended upon a...
Was there ever a woman prophet?
Was the blessed Mary (Virgin Mary) a prophet? And was there ever a female prophet? The Answer: No, she was not a prophet. Because, the mission of prophecy is assigned...