Quran & Life

 In Islamic spirituality, divine guidance affects both the physical body (Jism) and metaphysical entity (Nafs), but in distinct ways: Physical Body (Jism): Divine guidance influences Jism through: 1. Provision (Rizq): Sustenance, health, and well-being. 2. Inspiration (Ilham): Guiding instincts, intuition, and natural inclinations. 3. Physical Laws (Sunnat Allah): Governing bodily functions, growth, and decay. Metaphysical Entity (Nafs): Divine guidance directly addresses Nafs through: 1. Revelation (Wahy): Scriptural guidance, prophetic teachings. 2. Intuition (Ilham): Inner whispers, spiritual insights. 3. Conscience (Damir): Moral guidance, right/wrong distinction. Interplay between Jism and Nafs: Divine guidance harmonizes Jism and Nafs through: 1. Tazkiyah: Purification of Nafs influences Jism's well-being. 2. Tahdhib: Refinement of Jism affects Nafs's spiritual growth. 3. Ma'rifa: Spiritual knowledge integrates Jism and Nafs. *Quranic References:/ 1. Surah Al-Mujadila...

 Mohammed Iqbal's view resonates with the Quranic perspective, highlighting the dynamic interplay between Nafs and Jism. Quranic Support: 1. Surah Al-Isra (17:85): "The soul (Nafs) inspires, and the Lord inspires." 2. Surah Al-Qiyamah (75:2): "Nay, I swear by the self-reproaching soul (Nafs)." 3. Surah Al-Shams (91:7-10): "By the soul (Nafs) and the proportion and order given to it." Iqbal's Insights: 1. Nafs receives divine guidance through inspiration (Ilham). 2. Inspired Nafs influences Jism's actions and physiological responses. 3. Harmonious integration of Nafs and Jism leads to balanced living. Neuroscientific Correlations: 1. Neuroplasticity: Thoughts and intentions shape brain structure and function. 2. Neurotransmitters: Dopamine, cortisol, and serotonin regulate emotional and physical responses. 3. Mind-Body Connection: Research on meditation, mindfulness, and prayer's impact on physiology. Integrating Quranic and Scientific Persp...

 Never give up! It is the message reverberating multiple places in the Quran. The Quran wants ordinary men to aspire to be extraordinary . 🤲 Just FYI, parvez sahab's work on the Quran and other books he wrote based on quranic understanding: "When I realized this difficulty, I could find no better way than presenting the teachings of the Qur'an in an ordinarily readable way and I thus started a series of writings which was titled Ma'aariful Qur'an (Introduction to the Qur'an). The first volume in this series which was titled Allah was first published in 1941 and was very popular. Later, however, it was renamed Mun-o-Yazdaan (I and God). The title of the next book in this series was Iblees-o-Adam(The Devil and Man) and was published in 1945. Its second edition was published in 1954 and the third edition is now before you. The following books in this series followed: Barq-e-Toor (Lightning on the Sinai): it contains the tales from Prophet Noah to Prophet Shuaib [...

 you know what is the niyyat we do during salath: The Arabic phrase: Inni wajjahtu waj-hiya lilla-zee fataras samawati wal ardha hannifan- wama ana minal mushriqueen translates to "I have turned my full attention towards the Supreme Being, Who has created the heavens and the earth, and I am not one of those who associate partners with Him".....translate with new meaning you have learnt. There are modern arabic experts they are interpreting Allah as our "Conscience" , which has both positive majestic and negative awe-inspiring aspects that are integral part of allah or Rabb it seems. It is also fitting the flow of discourse in verses and very apt to context. Since, the Quran is a catalog of "nafs" for it's development and growth for the mankind a whole and Allah refers in some verses himself as nafs, they are concluding Allah is part of our conscience which has both positive and negative aspects. Classical interpreters did not understand quranic terms f...

 The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "The key to Paradise is Salah (prayer), and the key to Salah is cleanliness (purification)". This hadith is found in Jami` at-Tirmidhi 4.  In Islam, Salah is a spiritual practice that is considered to be very important. It is believed to help Muslims develop a strong connection with Allah, as well as promote community, discipline, and personal growth. Anas b. Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: When the supper (Ashiyan - people refer as Isha prayer in Quran 30:17-18 but linguistically it is food served in the night - clue for salath ) is brought before you, and it is also the time to say prayer (salath), first take food before saying evening prayer and do not hasten (to prayer, leaving aside the food).

 The term analyisis to understand jouney" In Arabic, "Isra" comes from the root س-ر-ى (s-r-y), which means "to travel by night" or "to set out at night." This term, especially in the context of Al-Isra wal-Miraj, has taken on a meaning associated with spiritual elevation, divine mysteries, and a hidden journey beyond the ordinary realm. Thus, "Isra" is not just any night journey but represents a unique, divinely inspired journey with a significant spiritual purpose. We need to undersatnd with this term bani israel. Very key term to ponder. Travelling in Arabic is called “safar.” Its root is “s-f-r”. This root in general means: showing, uncovering, revealing. A person who keeps smiling is called “musfir”, because he is showing his teeth. A woman showing her face is called “sâfira.” It is thought that “safar” (travelling) was so-called because it reveals the true nature of the person whom you are travelling with. In Arabic, the roots س-ف-ر (s-...

 Distortion history of Islam: The aim of that big diversion from Quran’s righteous path was to produce a wishful new religious version of Islam which may support, justify and compromise with his despotic monarchy where kings ruled by decree and kept people under the threat of sword. The collection of those stories (tradition or rivayaat) is called Books of Ahadith. The aim of that big diversion from Quran’s righteous path was to produce a wishful new religious version of Islam which may support, justify and compromise with his despotic monarchy where kings ruled by decree and kept people under the threat of sword. The collection of those stories (tradition or rivayaat) is called Books of Ahadith.  As these Ahadith, and their fabrication by the hired corrupt scholars of the time, were sponsored by Umayyad Government, this fictitious material was facilitated on government level to spread far and wide across the land with the public being forced to believe in the veracity and aut...