Loving and Living the Quran

As we said earlier, the choice of the title, “Al-Mu’minun” for this Sura is because of the beginning verses of the Sura that enumerate the attributes of the believers in some short, lively, significant and...

As the name of this Sura suggests, its content is mostly about the special attributes of the believers, and, at the end, it mentions some statements upon the beliefs and practice that complete these attributes. The...

Al-Mu’minūn ("The Believers") is the 23rd chapter (sūrah) of the Qur'an with 118 verses (āyāt). Regarding the timing and contextual background of the supposed revelation (asbāb al-nuzūl), it is an earlier "Meccan...

Ihsan towards parents and the challenges of multigenerational relationships. The story of an ideal family: The contract of a parent is time-limited till the child reaches the age of 21. Age 0-7: build a relationship...

Three keys to living a life of Ihsan (cont.) Key 3: Pardon and forgive- Understanding God’s forgiveness Ghaffar- He who forgives the quantity of sins. Ghafoor- He who forgives the quality of sins. Al-'Afuw- He who...

Three keys to living a life of Ihsan (cont.)  Key 2: Restrain anger- what is anger? The Holy Quran talks about ‘ghayz’- inner rage and ‘ghadab’- anger manifested in words or actions.  If ‘ghayz’ is not managed, it...

Practice of pausing (cont.) Recognize the trigger. Press pause for at least 6 seconds. Take a deep breath. Consider your reaction in a situation from a place of Ihsan. Remember the tools Allah has provided you-...

Dealing with challenging relationships whilst practicing Ihsan. Reference to Surah Ar-Rad, Verse 21-24- talking about the Ulul Albab- Men of Understanding.   Characteristics of Ulul Albab in dealing with challenging...

Prioritizing acts of Ihsan (cont.) Prevent burnout by knowing the purpose, destination, and intention of the good deed. Get clear on expectations from oneself and others. Focus on contributing in areas of one’s...

Receiving Ihsan- rights of those who do good to us: Receive the Ihsan with grace and kindness. Pray for those who have done Ihsan on you. Thank them for their kindness. Spread good mention about them in public. If...

DEFINITION OF ISLAM: Rahma- dealing with people with more than just justice.  REFERENCE: SURAH AL-ISRA/BANI-ISRAEL- THE NIGHT JOURNEY When you do ihsan, you do it for yourself. We have the freedom of choice to choose...

TOPIC OF THE YEAR: The pursuit and practice of Ihsan The primary purpose of these gatherings is to give our condolences to the household of the beloved Holy Prophet of Islam.   BLESSINGS OF THESE MAJLIS: It revives...