In this article, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explores the theme of Karam, or honouring. He uses the example of Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him, who is mentioned in the Qur’an as honouring his guests. What is Karam? Karam. A very rich and nuanced word of the Arabic language. Qurʾanic philologists, after deep analysis, tell us […]

Sura Luqman emphasizes tarbiya, or spiritual growth, and is named after a great sage. In this series, Shaykh Ibrahim Osi-Efa explores the meanings of this chapter. In this segment, Shaykh Ibrahim speaks more about the sage Luqman, whom the chapter is name after. He is described in the Qur’an; And We had certainly given Luqman […]

Sura Luqman emphasizes tarbiya, or spiritual growth, and is named after a great sage. In this series, Shaykh Ibrahim Osi-Efa explores the meanings of this chapter. In this segment, Shaykh Ibrahim discusses sama, or listening to spiritual poetry and songs. Continuing the discussion about entertaining discourse–music meant to distract from God–he mentions that even good […]

One of the interesting stories that come to us in the Qur'an, is of the Woman Who Complained. It is the name of the 58th chapter of the Qur'an. It refers to the story of Khowla bint Tha'labah, a strong and brave woman who was a Companion of the Prophet Muhammad, Allah bless him and give him peace.