Tag: Prayer

Section Al A’raf – part 25

Section Al A’raf – part 25

Continuing with our study of section “A’raf” (Cognizant), in the last verse 7:54 that we studied, we saw the verse introducing my Lord. “Your Lord is God who has created the heavens and earth and is established on the throne of His majesty… Do not all creation and command belong to Him?” Is there anyone […]

By December 2, 2022 Read More →
Chapter Nas – Part 2

Chapter Nas – Part 2

114:4 “from the evil of the sneaking whisperer” Everything around us display some meaning and message and certain feelings within us get triggered.  As a result of the feelings imparted to my being, I am obliged to express it.  Example: A beautiful scenery, we all admire, are grateful and love it.  Because of this happiness, […]

By September 16, 2019 Read More →
Why Pray? – Part 8

Why Pray? – Part 8

Twenty Fourth Word, Fifth Branch, continuation on page 371 “If you say: How can I respond to these countless, universal bounties with my limited and partial thanks?” The author is asking us to reflect on the above question. That is, before answering the question, one has to realize that s/he is endowed with endless bounties. […]

By October 1, 2016 Read More →
Why Pray? – Part 6

Why Pray? – Part 6

24th Word, Fifth Branch, Second Fruit (continuation page 370) Recap: What bounties have we been given? “Then, through giving you love, which is a light of belief, He has bestowed on you an endless table of bounties, happiness and pleasure.” Existence, life, humanity, Islam i.e. belief and love i.e. light of belief. As a result […]

By September 17, 2016 Read More →
Why Pray? – Part 5

Why Pray? – Part 5

What are the bounties of God we have already received? 24th Word, Fifth Branch, SECOND FRUIT (page 370 continuation): Recap: This paragraph is about the essence of God i.e. acknowledging the One that gives existence. How can we acknowledge God? In other words, how can I acknowledge my reality? Our problem is that we don’t […]

By September 10, 2016 Read More →
Why Pray? – Part 4

Why Pray? – Part 4

What are the bounties of God we have already received? 24th Word, Fifth Branch, SECOND FRUIT (page 370 continuation): “Because, O soul! Since the All-Glorious Creator, Who clothed you in existence which is pure good, has given you a stomach and appetite, through His Name of Provider, He has placed before you all foods on […]

By September 3, 2016 Read More →
Why Pray? – Part 3

Why Pray? – Part 3

What are the bounties of God we have already received? The 24th Word, continuation, page 369 When we are in need, we present our need to the One that gives existence. That is worship. When we present our need to It, it is human expectation that It should fulfill my need. The author is suggesting […]

By August 27, 2016 Read More →
Why Pray? – Part 2

Why Pray? – Part 2

What are the bounties of God we have already received? 24th Word, Fifth Branch, SECOND FRUIT (page 369 continuation): “Because, O soul! Since the All-Glorious Creator, who clothed you in (1) existence which is pure good, has given you a stomach and appetite, through His Name of Provider, He has placed before you all foods […]

By August 20, 2016 Read More →
Why Pray? – Part 1

Why Pray? – Part 1

If we are not expecting anything in return, why do we pray then? Example: When you are ill, you pray or ask the Creator to cure you. The text (below) says that praying to get something is a wrong attitude; it is a misunderstanding of prayer or the sense of worship. The author is going […]

By August 13, 2016 Read More →
Prayer – Part 15

Prayer – Part 15

“And the universe’s owner, its True Disposer, its True Beloved and Object of Worship can only be the One Who with ease turns night into day, winter into spring, and this world into the hereafter like the pages of a book, Who writes and erases them and changes them. Thus, at nightfall, man’s spirit which […]

By December 19, 2015 Read More →