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The Ultimate Test of Faith: Understanding Al-Wala’ wal-Bara’ in Islam
Allah, the Most High, reveals a defining characteristic of a true believer: “You will not find a people who believe in Allah and the Last Day having affection for those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, even if they were their fathers, or their sons, or their brothers, or their kindred…” (Surah Al-Mujadilah, 58:22). This powerful ayah establishes the foundation for Al-Wala’ wal-Bara’ (Loyalty and Disavowal), a cornerstone of Islamic Aqeedah as understood by Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah. It is a divine principle that demands our ultimate allegiance be to Allah, purifying our hearts and aligning our relationships according to the sacred...
Continue ReadingFrom Shahadah to Imaan: The Journey of a Believer
One of the profound realities of our Deen is the distinction that Allah makes between being a Muslim (one who submits) and a Mu’min (one who truly believes). The early generations of Islam understood this well: the gateway to Imaan is embracing Islam, testifying to the Shahadah, and beginning the practices of Salah and Qur’an recitation. These outward acts, by Allah’s Mercy, nourish the heart until it blossoms with sincere faith. Conversion is the entry point – by uttering the Shahadah, a person enters the fold of Islam. Salah and Qur’an recitation are therapeutic – they gradually soften the heart...
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Proven Tips to Memorize the Qur’an and How Hifz Focus Can Help
Bismillah. Wa alaykum as-salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Memorizing the Qur’an (Hifz) is one of the greatest honors Allah can grant a believer. It transforms your salah, strengthens your connection to Allah, and brings lifelong barakah. Yet, for many, the journey is daunting: starting with zeal, only to feel overwhelmed, forget what was memorized, or lose consistency. At the Institute of Qur’an and Sunnah (IQS), we built Hifz Focus a teacher-led digital system to support our own madrassah. Alhamdulillah, it proved so effective that we are now sharing it freely with other madrassahs, teachers, and students. Every challenge you’ll read...
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