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When ‘Good Intentions’ Turn Into an Accusation Against Revelation
What this image exposes is not harshness. It is honesty. Islam is not a religion left unfinished, waiting for people to “improve” it. Allah Himself closed that door. “Today I have perfected for you your religion, completed My favor upon you, and chosen Islam as your religion.”(Quran 5:3) Once something is perfected, adding to it is not creativity. It is an accusation. An accusation that Allah’s religion was incomplete and that the Messenger ﷺ failed to convey it fully. That is why the Prophet ﷺ spoke so strongly about innovation: “Whoever introduces into this matter of ours that which is...
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How to Bring Peace & Barakah into Your Home
“And We have made your homes a place of rest…” (Qur’ān 16:80) Do you feel tension, coldness or sadness at home — a silence heavier than comfort, relationships strained, and a sense of emptiness lingering in the corners? You are not alone. Many families go through periods of darkness. But just as the night yields to dawn, Allah can restore sakīnah (tranquillity), mercy and love within our homes — through the Qur’ān, Sunnah and a heart that sincerely seeks His protection. At Institute of Quran and Sunnah (IQS), we hold onto the teaching of the Salaf: the home is not...
Continue ReadingThe 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...
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