Islamic Knowledge Archive

Surah Ash-Sharh – The Relief

Before the advent of Islam, the Arabs were living in dark ages. They used to live a meaningless life with many gods to worship. It was until the Messenger of Allah, Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ was given the Sacred Book of Quran containing clear instructions about One God`s veneration and many other issues of life. In

Implications Of Mosques And Markets In Light Of Hadith

Human by nature is made free to choose between the right and the wrong. There is enough understanding of the difference between correct and incorrect kept in one`s mind and heart by Allah SWT. Besides religion, cultural norms and social gatherings also play a key role in shaping an individual`s personality resulting in adaptation to

Implications Of Surah Al-Humazah (The Traducer)

Human history on earth shows that the demise of every civilization was due to negligence regarding the commandments of Allah SWT which His Prophets had informed them about. Whether it is about rejecting the prescribed faith by them in One God by the Apostles of the Almighty Lord or deviating from His teachings concerning social

5 Most Unique Teachings Of The Holy Quran

The Holy Quran is the 4th and Last Heavenly Book of Allah SWT that He revealed upon His Final Messenger, Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ in the early 7th Century A.D. Those who believe in this Sacred Manuscript are generally known as Muslims. This Heavenly Volume is highly unique in its contents and teachings, as the Almighty

Worldly Desires That Weaken/Destroy Iman (Faith)

Every religion is based on some fundamental principles that one has to firmly trust in so as to be called its rightful follower like believing in the God/gods, following the specific Prophet/Prophets and accepting their Heavenly Books as true. The Islamic Faith includes considering Allah SWT as the Only God, following the Sunnah (Way of

7 Prevailing Signs Of The Age Of Fitnah (Trial)

The reason behind appointment of Prophets among nations over the course of earth history by Allah SWT had always been for accomplishment of essential goals. These include believing in One God, obeying all of His Messengers and taking life in this world as temporary and prepare for the Judgment Day. The Holy Prophet ﷺ of

Significance, Method And Regulations Of Sajdah (Prostration) Tilawat

The Islamic Conviction calls for believing in One God, i.e. Allah SWT and worshiping Him alone. In this regard, Sajdah (Prostration) is a great act of attaining Nearness to the Almighty Lord and weakening the influence of Satan. Muslims all over the world perform this necessary action of completion of Islamic Faith which is the

First Revelation – Surah Al-`Alaq (The Clot)

In His middle age, Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ embarked on a spiritual journey of finding the purpose of existence on earth and True God. He used to visit a small cave of Hira present on the Peak of Jabl al Nur (Mountain of Light). At the age of 40, He (PBUH) finally received the first Revelation

9 Benefits Of Reciting Quran With Translation

The Holy Quran is the 4th and Last Sacred Book of Allah SWT that He revealed upon His Last Messenger, Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ in the early 7th century A.D. It not only approves the previous Heavenly Manuscripts of the Almighty and His Prophets, but also provides a complete guideline for living a successful life here

Meaning, Format And Benefits Of Sujood (Prostration)

It is the custom of the world that whoever invents something astonishing is praised and admired by the rest of the humankind. This mode of tribute is meant to admit the unparalleled intelligence and astuteness of the architect. Similarly, Allah SWT is the Creator of the entire universe and everything present in it also declare