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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...
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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