Category: Discover Islam

[7] It has forbidden giving less in measure and weight, for it is a type of theft, treachery and deception. Allah (SWT) says: Woe to those who give less in measure and weight.  Those who, when they have to receive by measure…

Wealth is the vigour and basis upon which life is maintained. The Islamic Shari’ah aims through it to establish a balanced society, wherein social justice is upheld and one can live an honourable life. Allah (SWT) says:  Wealth and children are the…

Islamic legislation has introduced basic principles and general rules in political matters which act as the basis upon which the Islamic State is built. The ruler of the Muslim State executes and implements the commands of Allah (SWT). Allah (SWT) says: Do…

The Fourth Pillar: The Fast of Ramadan A Muslim must fast one month in the year, which is the month of Ramadan. From the first break of dawn until the sun sets, Muslims must abstain from anything that breaks the fast, whether…

The Second Pillar: Salaah (Prayer) It is obligatory upon you to establish the prayer [Salaah] for it is the backbone of the Religion; without it, one’s Islam would not be complete. Striking an example between the Religion and a camel, the Prophet…

The types of worship which are performed physically and verbally are called the Pillars of Islam. They are the foundations upon which the Religion is built and by which a person is regarded a Muslim. These pillars are as follows: The two…

Belief in Qadaa & Qadar One must believe that Allah knew everything before it came into being, as well as what would occur afterwards. He then brought them into existence, all in accordance to His Knowledge and Decree. Allah (SWT) says: Verily,…

Belief in the Last Day One must believe that the life of this world will come to an end. Allah (SWT) says: Whatsoever is on it (the earth) will perish. [55:26] When Allah wills this world to come to an end, Allah…

Moral Compass I teach a spiritual curriculum that includes the concept of a moral compass. On this compass, God is the “north” position and the world is “south,” which is meant to symbolize that good decisions are made for God while bad…