What is required of a believer is to know who you are in connection to having faith in your Lord and His Messenger (SAW) among the other crucial components of belief (or articles of faith) that serves as the foundation for a creed. When we affirm that “we belong to Allah (God) and to Him […]
Imam al-Ghazali explains the very purpose of religion as all affairs that have to do with affirming the existence and submitting to Allah (God). Religion is truth and the truth is that which is known to correspond with reality. The reality is Allah (God). In this form of religion, all we need to do to […]
A typical day for Aisha often involves discussions with her friends. One day, the question which was sprung upon everyone was quite unexpected. Her friends opined, “What’s the purpose of honesty and goodness when the bad people are gaining more in this world?” While it was hard for Aisha to produce some tangible answer on […]
This is the fourth component of Islamic Psychology. The concept of the nafs (often translated as “soul” or “self”) is central to understanding the human experience. The nafs is seen as the essence of a person and it is believed to be a complex and multifaceted aspect of the human being. There are several different […]
By Abdul Azeez Tunbosun According to a popular saying: “The best form of wealth is “peace of mind”. Conventionally, wealth is understood to mean a possession, in abundance, of (physical) things that are valuable to human beings in relation to time or era, as in, a luxurious car in the 1960s will be scrapped in […]
By Abubakar Haruna This is the third component of Islamic psychology. The Islamic law known as Shariah plays a very important and central role in directing the behaviour and beliefs of Muslims. Shariah is a central concept in Islamic psychology that provides guidance and structure for individuals seeking to live fulfilling and meaningful life. By […]
by Abubakar Haruna Tawhid is a fundamental concept in Islamic psychology that refers to the oneness of Allah and the belief that everything in the universe is connected to Allah (SWT). Tawhid is derived from the Arabic word “wahid” which means one. It is one of the central concepts of Islamic theology, philosophy and it […]
By Abdul Azeez Tunbosun Reminiscing on some real-life incidents has helped me understand, in a practical sense, humans and the way we operate. The difference between knowing facts about something and directly witnessing or experiencing the thing can be likened to Robots and Humans. The former do not have soulful senses (to listen, touch, smell […]
by Yousra ElhawaryIf athleticism is defined as “the physical qualities that are characteristic of athletes, such as strength, fitness, and agility” and athletes as “persons proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise” then one must wonder if it is necessary to compete to become an athlete. Many would argue that competition is an […]
by Anisha Khatoon When you think of sabr and its value in Islam, do you consider the English translation of the word “sabr” could do justice to it? Sabr is way more than having patience. It’s about how rich you grow internally deep within while being patient. These transitions can never be deduced as transparent […]