Category: Spiritual Growth

Islamic scripture repeatedly emphasizes that Allah sends prophets to warn communities, and that persistent rejection of divine guidance brings ruin. As the Qur’an states, “Never would We punish until We sent a messenger”legacy.quran.com, and “We did not destroy any city except that it had warners”legacy.quran.com. In other words, every nation that was destroyed in the…

Life in this world is brief and fleeting, a test before the eternal life to come. Allah reminds us in the Qur’an that “This worldly life is only [a fleeting] enjoyment, whereas the Hereafter is truly the home of settlement” (Qur’an 40:39)quran.com. Every day and hour we live is a trust from Allah that draws…

Secular mindfulness and the modern “live-for-now” ethos often celebrate being in the moment as an ultimate goal. But Islamic spirituality places the present moment within a larger framework of divine purpose, moral accountability, and the Hereafter. As the Prophet ﷺ taught, a believer should “be in this world as if you are a stranger or…

Islamic teachings place profound emphasis on the inner self – often described as the heart (qalb), soul (nafs/ruh), or spirit – as the locus of faith and consciousness. While outward practices (such as prayer, fasting, charity) are important, their true value lies in the inner states they cultivate. The Qur’an itself stresses the primacy of inner purification, declaring that…

What is Khushu‘ and Why Is It Essential in Prayer? Khushu‘ refers to a state of deep focus, humility, and heart-felt presence during Islamic prayer (salah). It is often described as praying with serene concentration and full reverence before Allah. In practical terms, having khushu‘ means performing the prayer calmly and unhurriedly, with complete attention…

What Does “Most People Do Not Believe” Mean? In the Qur’an, Allah often observes that “most people do not believe”islamawakened.com. This isn’t a fixed statistic or percentage of humanity – it’s a spiritual trend. The phrase appears repeatedly in the Qur’an in various forms (for example, Qur’an 12:103 and 11:17), usually to highlight how the majority of mankind remains…

On Yawm al-Qiyāmah, the Day of Resurrection and Judgment, all of us will rise from our graves to face the consequences of our earthly lives. The Qur’an often reminds us of this event to shake us from complacency. In Surah Az-Zalzalah (The Earthquake), Allah describes people emerging from the earth in confusion as it quakes…

We often look for enemies outside – blaming Shaytaan or circumstances for our misguidance – yet our worst adversary lurks within our very selves. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warned, “Your worst enemy is your nafs (ego) which lies between your sides.” (Hadith – Bayhaqi) This inner self, when untamed, can become a tyrant. The Qur’an asks us bluntly: “Have…

It’s a question that has echoed in the minds of many sincere souls: “If God is real, why doesn’t He just show Himself to us?” This question is not new. Even in the time of revelation, some people challenged the Prophet asking, “Why do we not see our Lord?”. It’s a human longing to see…

Daily Muslim / Salah (Prayer) – Central Guide / Concentrate in Salah Salah the ritual prayer in Islam is one of the pillars of Islam a central act of devotion, and the beating heart of a Muslim’s daily life. Performed five times a day, it’s a divine invitation to disconnect from the chaos of the…