Islamic Knowledge Archive
12 Feb 2015
The Concept of Moderation in Islam
The word “Moderation” generally means “to avoid the extreme” in every matter. The action of just avoiding the excessiveness does not convey the exact implication of this term, as it could be taken in the context of both good and bad. For example, we normally take telling lies while joking as appropriate whereas we consider
11 Feb 2015
10 Blessed Days And Events In Islamic Calender
Every religion has some specific occasions, which have special value and importance in the lives of its followers, like Christians celebrate Christmas and observe Easter, Hindus rejoice Diwali and Holi. Recognizing and taking part in these events enhance one`s knowledge and implication of its religious ideologies and conviction. The Islamic Calendar also contains numerous days
11 Feb 2015
Method of Performing Salat Al Istikhara and Its Benefits
More often, there comes a time in our lives when we look for someone`s help in successful implementation of any critical matter of our lives. That particular somebody who we refer to in this regard is deemed as an expert, who would give us the best possible advice, like in deciding whether to pursue a
10 Feb 2015
Some Prominent Instances from Life Of Hazrat Fatima (R.A)
Fatima (May Allah be pleased with her) was the youngest and the most beloved daughter of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) and Hazrat Khatija (R.A). She was born just about five years before her Father (PBUH) was granted the first revelation from Allah SWT. It was time when the Holy Prophet (PBUH) resolved a conflict between the
09 Feb 2015
How to be Closer to Allah & Attain His Love
It is in human nature that when a person likes someone, it tries its best to say no word of offence in order to please that individual, like parents let go of most of the mistakes of their children because they love them. Same is the case of a true Muslim, who knows that the
09 Feb 2015
Tips on Keeping Productive Friendships And Relationships
Human is known as a social animal. It cannot live in isolation for much time, which is why it constantly keeps on seeking company of others. Most of a man`s likenesses, preferences and decisions are influenced greatly by its reference groups apart from its own family. Some of these relationships are positive which are beneficial
04 Feb 2015
Top Leadership Qualities of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Who is a leader? This expression contains a key word “lead” which means “to show the way”. It is a quality of a person who can drive people forward with a view to achieve a common goal, like a captain on a ship, commander in chief of Army Forces, and CEO of a company etc.
03 Feb 2015
Effective Way of Communication According to Sunnah
The word communication generally means “the transfer of information” in a defined criterion whereby sender of the message is able to convey its point to the intended receiver. It could be of different kinds, like verbal which could be face to face as well as via phone, non verbal that includes in-written and through gestures.
02 Feb 2015
How To Gain Salvation & Recover from a State of Annihilation
According to the Islamic conviction, a man is born without any sins, for God`s creation is pure and without any spoil. We Muslims know that Allah SWT has given Satan freedom till the Day of Judgment so that there can be distinction among true believers and ignorant ones. Although every individual has goodness in itself
02 Feb 2015
7 Ways to Increase Tawfeeq (The Abilty to Complete Tasks)
Most of the times in our lives, come instances when a person misses the right moment to benefit from availing a chance, and on many occasions, it complains about having lack of wisdom or awareness to avail that opportunity. Although every one of us has been given same level of consciousness by Allah Almighty, but