By Raya Shokatfard The topic of “hope” has drawn much attention in the West due to a very high rise of depression, suicide, and...

By Raya Shokatfard In a world where secularism has taken the place of God, it is no wonder why people have lost their appetite for a...

By Raya Shokatfard Part 1 In the first part of this article, after answering the question on the importance of taqwa and why we should...

By Raya Shokatfard Part 2 Is loving God enough to earn a person a ticket to Paradise? A Christian may say “yes”, and a Muslim may also...

By: Raya Shokatfard For some people, the word “supplication” may bring to heart a warm feeling regardless of one’s belief. It is as if...

By: Raya Shokatfard “I believe in God and know He is fully capable to do all things; He is All-Knower, All-Powerful. Why My Supplication?...

By: Raya Shokatfard Part 1 , Part 2 Allah the Almighty has said,‘Whoever has animosity with a friend (Wali) of Mine, I declare war upon...

By: Raya Shokatfard Part 1 , Part 3 Allah the Almighty said, Whoever has animosity with a friend (wali) of Mine, I declare war upon him....

By: Raya Shokatfard Part 2 , Part 3 Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: Allah the Almighty has said, ‘Whoever has animosity with a...

By: Raya Shokatfard As I was stepping down the wide steps leading to the center of the courtyard where the Kabah is located, I could only...

By: Raya Shokatfard God’s prophets and messengers showed mankind the straight path. It is up to individuals to choose to follow the path...

By: Raya Shokatfard Ya-Seen, the thirty sixth chapter of the Quran, is very popular among Muslims due to the many special merits...

By Raya Shokatfard Loving God and showing kindness to others are among the essential parts of faith and steps to Paradise. Some...

By Raya Shokatfard Muslims believe that paying or receiving riba (interest/usury) is forbidden in Islam, while gaining profit in lawful...

By: Raya Shokatfard The majority of the adherents of the Abrahamic religions, namely, Jews, Christians and Muslims believe in the concept...

By: Raya Shokatfard Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 Would You Like God’s Protection? Asking forgiveness with sincerity and strengthening one’s...

By: Raya Shokatfard Part 1, Part 2, Part 4 God Wishes Only the Best for Mankind Those who realize the greatness of God live only to...

By Raya Shokatfard Part 1 , Part 3, Part 4 Who Created Such Bountiful World? God created heavens and the earth and all that is between...

By: Raya Shokatfard Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 {In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful} All chapters of the Qur'an except one...

By: Raya Shokatfard God sent miracles to Prophets in the past including Prophet Muhammad in order to strengthen the faith of those in...