Devine Knowledge Archive
23 Feb 2015
Concept of Jihad In Islam With Reference to Quran & Sunnah
The religion of Islam takes its name from Arabic root letters “S-L-M”, which means “complete submission of one`s will to Allah SWT.” Another word “Salam”, which implies “having peace among each other” also come from the same alphabets, i.e. “S-L-M”, that is why Islam is also called “the Religion of Peace”. The overall notion of
19 Feb 2015
8 Huge Benefits of Learning the Arabic Language
The history of Arabic language goes back to 4th century A.D when it was spoken in the Syrian deserts. Due to its lyrical tone, it was mainly used as a means of poetic custom in the Arabian Peninsula and its adjoining regions since then. It has basically originated from the Afro-Asiatic (or Hamito-Semitic) group of languages.
04 Feb 2015
Say ‘I Believe In Allah’ And Then Be Steadfast
The success of a person is defined by some important factors like will, effort, time management, regulation, availing right opportunity etc. No doubt an individual`s level of attempt is a key thing, but sometimes one has to regulate its schedule according to the requirements of task as well. Without the much needed order in one`s
29 Jan 2015
Modesty is From Faith
Every society has some cultural norms and values, due to which it remains intact and functions properly. These common set of principles are obligatory to act upon for everyone, and deviating from them results in severe consequences. Morals define a particular civilization, and one standard which is strictly followed in one social order may not
21 Jan 2015
The Importance of Friday Sermon
Salah (prayer), which is 2nd pillar of the religion Islam, is obligatory for all Muslims to offer five times a day on fixed times. The Friday prayer has a greater status in this regard, which is carried out by the male Muslims (who are free, healthy, sane and not travelling) in mosque in the afternoon
19 Jan 2015
Manners of A True Muslim
The way a person acts defines its personality. Manners and etiquettes are considered among the top most characteristics of an individual. Since goodness is a part of human nature, people who are decent and affectionate are generally liked by others, while the inappropriate and indecorous ones are rejected. The significance of goodness of character is
13 Jan 2015
Some Essential Qualities of A True Muslim
Before the arrival of Islam, the Arabs used to worship many gods, lived a barbaric life and practiced immorality and wickedness. Then, Allah Almighty sent down revelation in the form of the religion of peace, i.e. Islam, on His last Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) to take the (ignorant ones) out of darkness towards enlightenment. Those
09 Jan 2015
Gaining Wisdom Through Quran
Most of us Muslims wrongly believe that just by keeping and learning to read Quran, they can fulfill their religious duties and responsibilities. The basic theme of The Holy Book is embedded in recognizing and acting upon its verses in an appropriate manner. How can one complete its faith by just believing in Islamic teachings,
01 Jan 2015
Personality Characteristics of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) is the last Prophet of Allah Almighty, who was born in 570 A.D in the city of Makkah. Right from his childhood, He was very different fromother ordinary people and later in His life; he used to stay in the cave of Hira to find the spirituality he was always
30 Dec 2014
Backbiting – The Verdict Of Quran And Hadith
In addition to making people realize the Only God and His Omnipotence, the other important aspect of Islam is to perfect the human character. Ethics is an integral part of Islam and if it is to be taken out of the character of a Muslim, then one can easily presume that the Muslim does not