When I read the declaration of our father Ibrahim (AS): “I have turned my face towards the One Who has originated the heavens and the earth—being upright—and I am not one of the polytheists,” I am struck with awe at this single verse. The verse conveys so much depth in his conviction, his reasoning, and his commitment to Tawhid.
How can anyone observe Allah's creation facing down? That would be as if he were blind. How can faith enter the heart of a man who isn't looking up and around, awe struck by what he sees?
Ibrahim (as) exemplified that looking at and observing Allah's creation is part of the process of building iman. The Straight Path rejects heedlessness. It requires us to use our faculties to observe and ponder upon that which Allah has created above us, around...
2 years ago · Referencing Ayah 18:28, 25:43, 39:17-18, 43:67, 6:76-79
We live in a society where people often follow the majority's opinion, driven by a herd mentality that prioritizes conformity over individual success. This mindset can sometimes lead to failure, but it’s failure that's widely accepted. We prioritize fashion over comfort, degrees over true education, luxuries over contentment, and party culture over inner peace. Saying 'no' to these norms often results in being labeled as introverted, outdated, bo...
The verses mentioned here depict the evolution of Prophet Ibrahim (AS)'s journey towards becoming a true monotheist. It beautifully illustrates the process of reflection and observation that led him away from idol worship. It made me ponder if there is a similar evolution in the modern world. Do we have something or someone whom we align ourselves with - our guiding stars, the people we worship and consider our Gods ? The celebrities, the stars o...
This wonderful journey of a great human being is really touching. We may experience bits and pieces in our journey back to Allah even as Muslims, however, you want to develop a deeper relationship with these ayat then perhaps ask someone who lived through an identical experience from misguidance to guidance, ask a convert.
Alhamdulellah there are tons of videos online of converts telling their amazing stories but nothing matches talking to an ac...