Saturday, 19 March 2016

The Verses About The Disbelievers In The Quran

Quran is undoubtedly the guide to whole mankind. But there are many disbelievers on this planet, so here are listed some verses about the disbelievers in the Quran.

"And We have placed coverings on their hearts and a heaviness in their ears lest they understand it, and when you mention your Lord alone in the Quran they turn their backs in aversion". Quran Al-Isra [17:46]

Our prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) used to become very sad when the people used to refute the verses of the Quran. For the strengthening of his heart, Allah almighty revealed the following verse,
"Verily, those who disbelieve, it is the same to them whether you (O Muhammad peace be upon him) warn them or do not warn them, they will not believe". Quran Al-Baqara [2:6]

However, this verse does not imply that the Muslims should not spread the word of Allah Almighty. This is because we cannot be sure that who among the masses is the person who is going to accept the truth and who has the heart, mind, and soul with locks. This is explained in the following verse of the Holy Quran. Allah Almighty says in the Quran,

And that I should recite the Quran. Therefore whoever goes aright, he goes aright for his own soul, and whoever goes ' astray, then say: I am only one of the warners.Quran An-Naml [27:92]

So it is recommended for the Muslims to warn people. However, every Muslim should keep in mind that it is blatantly wrong according to Islam if they try to force someone to accept Islam.
The Quran also solaces the Muslims who have to face ridiculing or picking at by the non-Muslims if they try to spread the word of Allah. Allah almighty says in the Quran,

And when it is said to them (hypocrites): "Believe as the people (followers of Muhammad peace be upon him, Al-Ansâr and Al-Muhajirûn) have believed," they say: "Shall we believe as the fools have believed?" Verily, they are the fools, but they know not. Quran Al-Baqara [2:13]

The verse, mentioned above clearly implies that there is no reason for a Muslim to be disheartened if any non-Muslim picks at him.

Of course, the Quran is a divine guidance.This is the very reason why the Quran throws an open challenge to the people who do not believe in it. Allah almighty says in the Quran,
"And if you (Arab pagans, Jews, and Christians) are in doubt concerning that which We have sent down (i.e. the Qur'an) to Our slave (Muhammad peace be upon him), then produce a Surah (chapter) of the like thereof and call your witnesses (supporters and helpers) besides Allah, if you are truthful". Quran Al-Baqara [2:23]

The Arabs were great linguistics in the times when Quran was revealed. In fact, they took deep pride in it. However, no nonbeliever among them was able to produce anything even near to the linguistic quality or content of the Quran.

If you want to learn and understand the Quran then just visit islamic-videos.com and see Islamic videos and listen Quran audio in English and different other languages as well. Islamic-videos.com also provides Islamic books in English and Hindi for deeper knowledge.

Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Resources to Learn the Quran Online

Undoubtedly Quran is the guide to mankind. Then it becomes compulsory for us to understand the Quran. Now the question arises, how to learn the Quran? For this you have two options either go for offline mode or go online. To learn Quran online, there are so many resources available. One just has to decide that how one wants to learn Quran online. Actually, the scope of the Quran is very wide. Therefore, it is but natural that there are so many subjects, which lie under the category of the Quran education.
Al-Maeda [5:4] They ask you as to what is allowed to them. Say: The good things are allowed to you, and what you have taught the beasts and birds of prey, training them to hunt-- you teach them of what Allah has taught you-- so eat of that which they catch for you and mention the name of Allah over it; and be careful of (your duty to) Allah; surely Allah is swift in reckoning.
To learn Quran online, one can consider one of the following resources.
  1. Websites for Tajweed
  2. Websites providing online mp3 Quran audio
  3. Website providing Quran audio in English and in different other languages
  4. Websites with Quran explanation
  5. Websites of Islamic centers
  6. Websites of Islamic scholars
  7. Islamic videos on Islamic sites and youtube
All of the resources mentioned above are simply great for anyone who simply wants to learn Quran online. For inspiration to learn Quran online or offline, one can consider the following two verses.
• Yusuf [12:6] And thus will your Lord choose you and teach you the interpretation of sayings and make His favor complete to you and to the children of Yaqoub, as He made it complete before to your fathers, Ibrahim and Ishaq; surely your Lord is Knowing, Wise.
• Al-Baqara [2:129] Our Lord! and raise up in them a Messenger from among them who shall recite to them Thy communications and teach them the Book and the wisdom, and purify them; surely Thou art the Mighty, the Wise.
Of course, it is very easy to learn Quran online because of the plenty of the resources available. However, one thing that is very important for all those who want to learn Quran online is the authentication of any given resource. In fact, it is a grave problem for most of the people who want to learn Quran online.
Along with many good resources, there are some resources online, which contain falsified, fabricated, unauthenticated, or incomplete information. It becomes a great nuisance and even a source of misguidance for many people who want to learn Quran online. In case one comes across an unauthenticated website, one must report the website.
Usually it is not easy for any ordinary internet user to take down an unauthenticated website. However if more and more people report the website, its rankings go down and the authorities do something about it soon. Similarly, it is also a good idea to promote the websites with authenticated information.
Aal-e-Imran [3:48] And He will teach him the Book and the wisdom and the Taurât and the Injeel.
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Tuesday, 15 March 2016

What is the need of Hijab?

Allah, who is our Protector and is above all imperfection, has made wearing Hijabs mandatory upon women as a safety measure for them. Hijabs help to protect their honor while establishing themselves as a sign of their faith. Any society that has distanced itself from Allah's way and has deviated from the path shown by Him is in dire need of actions that will lead to recovery and happiness. Therefore, all Muslim women need to return to hijabs and abayas in order to follow what the Prophet preached to his Ummah.

It is extremely important for all Muslim women to understand the importance of hijabs in Islam. However, many women come up with feeble excuses so as not to wear them. However, we will take a few of these excuses and discuss the frailty of these arguments.

The first most common excuse is that "I am not convinced of the necessity of hijabs." However, if a woman is convinced of Islam, then how can she not be convinced about any one of its orders? If she believes in the divinity of Allah and the messages of the prophet (SAW), then it is absolutely necessary to be convinced of the command about wearing Hijabs in his Sunnah.

The second excuse "It is so very hot in my country and I can't stand it. How could I take it if I wore Hijabs? The answer to this question is so simple that no matter how hot it is on earth, it does not and cannot compare to the heat of the Hell Fire. Allah has promised Hell Fire for all who disregard his orders. Therefore, once one is convinced that no matter how hot it gets here, our hijabs will protect us from the heat in the afterlife; it becomes very easy to follow Allah's commands.

Another common excuse given by women is "It's still not time for hijabs yet. I'm still too young for wearing Hijabs. I'll do it when I get older and after I make Hajj". The biggest reason that this is a bad excuse for not wearing hijabs is that we need to stop presuming about some future expectation in our lives. We cannot guarantee even our own life let alone any future incidence. Allah has stated in the Quran: "When their term comes, neither can they delay it nor can they advance it an hour (or a moment)". [Surah Al-An'aam 7:34]. Thus it is important to start wearing Hijabs at a young age because Allah will ask you on the Day of Judgment about each and every moment of your life.

In conclusion, it can be easily determined that hijabs are an essential part of a Muslimah's life. Hijabs not only are necessary because they provide the modesty and decency that is integral for any woman of faith, but also because Allah has mandated hijabs at various times throughout the Holy Quran. Read Islamic books in English to know more about the concept of hijab. If you are curious to learn and understand quran visit islamic-videos.com to listen quran audio in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Friday, 11 March 2016

5 Things you are Missing If you don’t Understand the Quran

The Quran is a guide to humanity. Since none of us want to be misguided, it is paramount not only to read or recite the Quran, but to understand and implement it in our lives as well.
Following are the top 5 things you are missing every day in your life if you don’t understand the Quran:
1. The Purpose Of Revelation
If you don’t understand Quran and keep on reading it, the very purpose of revelation is lost. Allah SWT says: “ (Here is) a Book which We have sent down unto you (O Muhammad!), full of blessings, that they may mediate on its Signs, and that men of understanding may receive admonition [38:29].”
How can we do that if we don’t understand the Quran! One cannot and does not carry translation always, especially while listening to it in Salah!
2. The Objectives Of Recitation
There are 5 objectives of Reading Quran:
  • to receive rewards from Allah;
  • to gain knowledge;
  • to take action based on what Allah SWT is asking us to do;
  • to cure our heart and mind; and
  • to talk to Allah SWT!
How can we achieve all of these, especially the last four, if we don’t understand the Quran. So it becomes very much necessary to understand the Quran in order to achieve the objective of the holy Quran.
3. The Cleaning Of Heart
People know that Fajr is compulsory but very few come to Mosque. Why? Not because they don’t know but because their hearts are rusted. We have a major misconception that Quran is a book of commandments only. The verses that deal with commandments constitute less than 10% of the total verses. The rest 90% is for the heart and mind. The heart keeps rusting and deviating because of sins. We need de-rusting and re-alignment.
Adam (A) was asked not to go near the tree. Allah says: “but he forgot; and We did not find in him any determination.” We humans have these weaknesses. We have several fitnahs (trials) surrounding us. We need continuous reminders and warnings which come to us only through daily recitation and listening to the Quran. Allah says about the Quran: “a healing for the (diseases) in your hearts” [10:57]. Can there be a better cure than what Allah has prescribed for us?
4. The Strengthening Of Heart
The Quran was revealed to the prophet (PBUH) in pieces. “And those who disbelieve say: Why has not the Quran been revealed to him all at once? Thus, that We may strengthen your heart by it and We have arranged it well in arranging. [25:32]. Heart should be firm in belief to His promises and warnings. Continuous pondering of the Quran everyday during and after Salahs helps us strengthen our hearts.
5. Live Guidance
Whatever we read or listen to the Quran, remember that it is a live guidance from Allah SWT to each individual when he or she listens to Quran. It is a HUGE loss only if one can appreciates the value of live guidance from Allah, our own Creator. A wise man can never neglect this.
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