Islamic Lifestyle

One of the more uncomfortable questions in the life of a believer is this: Why can a person know so much about Islam and still struggle to practise what they know? A person may listen to Islamic lectures regularly, read the Qur'an, study hadith, follow scholars online and be able to explain Islamic rulings to other people. Yet that same…

There is a common assumption that being a good person and being a good Muslim are essentially the same thing. If someone is kind, honest, generous, respectful and helpful to others, we naturally describe that person as good. These are certainly qualities Islam encourages, but the Islamic understanding of righteousness goes beyond good manners…

Another unnamed figure appears in the story of Prophet Musa (AS) after he escaped Egypt and arrived in Madyan. This time, the Qur'an introduces us to one of the daughters of the elderly man whose flock Musa helped at the well. The Qur'an does not mention her name. Instead, it focuses on what she did and the qualities she…

Another unnamed figure in the Qur'an appears during one of the most dangerous moments in the life of Prophet Musa (AS). His story is brief, but his decision to act quickly and warn Musa (AS) demonstrates the importance of helping others when they are in danger. After Musa (AS) accidentally caused the death of a man in…

The Qur'an contains another remarkable example of an unnamed person whose identity is less important than the courage he demonstrated. He was a believer who lived within the household of Pharaoh, surrounded by the very people responsible for opposing Prophet Musa (AS). Allah introduces him in Surah Ghafir as: “And a believing man from the…

The Qur'an tells the story of the Companions of the Cave in Surah Al-Kahf. Unlike many other stories, Allah does not give us a detailed account of their individual identities. Their names are not mentioned in the Qur'an, and the focus remains firmly on their faith, courage, and decision to protect their belief in Allah. Allah says: “Indeed,…

The Qur'an also tells us about an unnamed man whose story serves as a warning about what can happen when a person receives knowledge and guidance but allows his desires to overcome them. His story appears in Surah Al-A'raf, where Allah presents him as an example for people to reflect upon. Allah says: “And recite to…

Among the unnamed individuals mentioned in the Qur'an is a man whose story appears in Surah Ya-Sin. Allah does not tell us his name, background, occupation, or social position. What the Qur'an preserves for us is his response to the message of the messengers and the courage he displayed when his people rejected them. Allah says in…