In the Name of Allāh.
We truly believe that Allāh pardons a transgressor when penitence is made and he sincerely abandons disbelief for faith. However, there are some major antecedent matters (or signs) to the event of the Hereafter (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) that scholars of Usul said won’t appear except when Eemān (Belief) and Tawbah (Repentance) shall not be taken from (i.e. be of benefit to) the ones …
In the Name of Allāh.
The best investment and provision indeed a believer can make for himself to obtain Allāh’s Pleasure is having Taqwā (consciousness) of Allāh. Allāh says (in Sūrah Al-An’ām [6] verse 32): “But far better is the house in the Hereafter (i.e. Paradise) for those who are Al-Muttaqūn (i.e. those who are conscious of Allāh). Will you not then understand?”
Taqwā is to fear Allāh even in …
In the Name of Allāh.
Perfect praise to Allāh Who bestowed great favor on us through our existence by making it like a land to be cultivated for a juicy Hereafter. Indeed, whoever Allāh loves shall have most of his time excellently spent upon goodness before his or her existence gets terminated.
Respected Brethren! We need to seriously plan on how to make good use of our existence because it’s …
In the Name of Allah.
It’s no denying that many people (especially the disbelievers) hate meeting their Lord. But, death is inexorable. Allah says (in Surah Al-Jumu’ah [62] verse 8): “Say (to them): Verily, the death from which you flee will surely meet you…”
Then, shouldn’t one’s concern be dying at a better time? We know Islam to be the only religion (with Allah), and here is a pointer as …
In the Name of Allāh.
The fact that a person died doesn’t necessarily indicate his soul is finally dead. It rather implies the soul leaves the body to continue its existence in the minor or individual hereafter, whether for punishment or enjoyment. It was reported the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever dies, his Qiyamah (i.e. Resurrection in the grave) has come unto him.”
Hence, whoever disbelieves in the punishment (and/or enjoyment) …
