Islam is a God-centered religion.  Nothing illustrates this reality better than the verse named ‘The Greatest’ by the Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him.  Read this article to find out more about this verse and its beautiful explanation of who is God.

Islam is a God-centered religion. Nothing illustrates this reality better than the verse named ‘The Greatest’ by the Prophet Muhammad. Read this article to find out more about this verse and its beautiful explanation of who is God.

A discussion of the last two verses of Chapter 2, that define the basic beliefs of a Muslim, his humbleness, and relationship with God. Part 1 discusses the basic beliefs and humankind’s accountability in the Afterlife.  

A discussion of the last two verses of Chapter 2, that define the basic beliefs of a Muslim, his humbleness, and relationship with God.  Part 2 explains the beautiful supplications at the end of the chapter.

Jesus denies divinity on the Day of Judgement.

The blessings we enjoy are innumerable. This verse reminds us of that and makes us reflect as to what is the best way to express gratitude to those blessings.

These profound verses encourage us to have the right company and explain about the reality of our choices and actions.  The truth and has been made clear by God and we have been given a free will to choose; however we are responsible for the consequences of our decisions. 

A brief look and discussion of the traits that define a true believer.  In these verses God describes these characteristics and sets them out clearly, allowing us to emulate the behaviour He describes.

A continuation of the list of traits belonging to a believer.  God describes these characteristics in order that we may know them and develop them.

A group of verses from Chapter 79 of the Quran that concisely describe the consequences of giving oneself up to one’s  desires and contrasts it to the consequences of leading a God conscious life.

A moving account of the Day of Judgement that talks about relatives and family members on the Day of Judgement as well as the expressions of joy and horror that faces will display on that day.

Three sentences that describe a basic pillar of faith, belief in the Hereafter.

God guides us in the right direction by asking the pivotal question, isn’t it time you came to your senses and humbled yourself?  Making the same mistakes as the People of the Book will only lead to hard-heartedness and ultimate failure He says, and likens the hard heart to dead infertile ground.  God also offers a solution. 

This chapter of the Quran mobilizes an impressive range of examples to achieve its rhetorical aim: to affirm the unity of the Creator through the observation of change and variation in Creation.

Three verses that explain clearly what will happen if we worship something other than God.

God clearly explains what qualities must be present for a person to be considered righteous. 

This world is a temporary place; take note of the reminder.

Three short verses explain the needs of a functioning community of believers.

There is no power except God’s power, and Satan is humankind’s avowed enemy.

Three verses that warn against those who twist and change the words of God.

Two essential verses that explain that Prophet Muhammad was a messenger and a human being. His life span was fixed just as the life span of every human being is fixed before birth.

Being absorbed by the delights of this world will cause a person to forget their obligations to God and become one of the losers in the next world.

After the Battle of Uhud many examples of how to be a better Muslim became clear.  God taught the believers leadership skills and explained His power over all things.

God mentions Prophet Muhammad in the Quran in unique ways—with words that signify his excellence and unmatched character and with titles that demonstrate God’s love and care for him. 

Prophet Abraham’s legacy to his descendants and how Islam remains true to that heritage.

God commands that we help one another, regardless of race or religion.