On the way to Allah (SWT)

Aqāʾid (Theology) is a study of the roots of religion (Uṣūl al-Dīn). It is an extremely important subject because it
deals with the very foundation of faith in Allāh (SWT) and Islam.

Aqāʾid (Theology) is a study of the roots of religion (Uṣūl al-Dīn). It is an extremely important subject because it
deals with the very foundation of faith in Allāh (SWT) and Islam.

Akhlāq is the plural of the Arabic word khulq, which means “disposition” (i.e. characteristics of a person and
how one behaves with others). It can also be referred to as a person’s nature or personality. Islam places a lot of
emphasis on refining one’s akhlāq by purifying the soul. We can do this by always performing all wājib actions
and keeping away from everything that is ḥarām.

Akhlāq is the plural of the Arabic word khulq, which means “disposition” (i.e. characteristics of a person and
how one behaves with others). It can also be referred to as a person’s nature or personality. Islam places a lot of
emphasis on refining one’s akhlāq by purifying the soul. We can do this by always performing all wājib actions
and keeping away from everything that is ḥarām.

Fiqh (Jurisprudence) is a study of the Branches of Religion (Furūʾ al-Dīn), unlike ʿAqāʾid (Theology), which is a
study of the Roots of Religion (Uṣūl al-Dīn). It is an expansion of the Sharīʿah based on the Holy Qurʾān and the
Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (S). Fiqh deals with the rulings pertaining to the observance of each of the 10 Furūʾ al-

Fiqh (Jurisprudence) is a study of the Branches of Religion (Furūʾ al-Dīn), unlike ʿAqāʾid (Theology), which is a
study of the Roots of Religion (Uṣūl al-Dīn). It is an expansion of the Sharīʿah based on the Holy Qurʾān and the
Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (S). Fiqh deals with the rulings pertaining to the observance of each of the 10 Furūʾ al-

Tārīkh is an Arabic word meaning history. In this chapter, we will specifically look at the history of Islam before
Rasūl Allāh (S). This dates back to the very beginning of creation. Our journey into Islamic history will take us
through the creation of the angels, the first man, the anbiyāʾ of Allāh (SWT), and introduce the last Prophet of
Islam and the Maʿṣūmīn.

Tārīkh is an Arabic word meaning history. In this chapter, we will specifically look at the history of Islam before
Rasūl Allāh (S). This dates back to the very beginning of creation. Our journey into Islamic history will take us
through the creation of the angels, the first man, the anbiyāʾ of Allāh (SWT), and introduce the last Prophet of
Islam and the Maʿṣūmīn.

Whatever we do in life, we do it for a reason. This reason is called our “intention"
or “niyyah” in Arabic. For example, we sleep because we are tired and our
intention is to rest. When we watch TV, it is because we enjoy watching a certain
program, so our intention is to enjoy ourselves.

Whatever we do in life, we do it for a reason. This reason is called our “intention"
or “niyyah” in Arabic. For example, we sleep because we are tired and our
intention is to rest. When we watch TV, it is because we enjoy watching a certain
program, so our intention is to enjoy ourselves.

We show respect to our elders by speaking to them politely. Whenever they enter
the room, we should stand up and say salaam.
Rasūl Allāh (S) has said,
“Respect the elderly people; whoever respects them has respected Allāh.”

We show respect to our elders by speaking to them politely. Whenever they enter
the room, we should stand up and say salaam.
Rasūl Allāh (S) has said,
“Respect the elderly people; whoever respects them has respected Allāh.”

It is necessary to follow a mujtahid (an expert in Islamic law) because he can tell
us which group every action belongs to. If he tells us that something is wājib, we
must do it. If he says it is ḥarām, we must keep away from it.

It is necessary to follow a mujtahid (an expert in Islamic law) because he can tell
us which group every action belongs to. If he tells us that something is wājib, we
must do it. If he says it is ḥarām, we must keep away from it.

Allāh (SWT) decided that Ādam was going to be the first human being and also the
first nabī. A nabī is someone whom Allāh (SWT) chooses to guide other human
beings and to teach others about His religion, Islam. So, Nabī Ādam (A) is the
father of all human beings and also the first nabī (prophet).

Allāh (SWT) decided that Ādam was going to be the first human being and also the
first nabī. A nabī is someone whom Allāh (SWT) chooses to guide other human
beings and to teach others about His religion, Islam. So, Nabī Ādam (A) is the
father of all human beings and also the first nabī (prophet).

Ahl al-Kisāʾ means “The People of the Cloak”. A cloak is a large piece of cloth that
looks like a blanket.

The Ahl al-Kisāʾ are the Holy Prophet (S), Imām ʿAlī (A), Sayyidah Fāṭimah (A),
Imām al-Ḥasan (A) and Imām al-Ḥusayn (A). They are known by this name
because of a famous and important event in Muslim history, referred to as the
Ḥadīth al-Kisāʾ (The Story of the Cloak).

The Ahl al-Kisāʾ are also sometimes known in other languages as the Panjatan -
"The Five Special Ones".

Ahl al-Kisāʾ means “The People of the Cloak”. A cloak is a large piece of cloth that
looks like a blanket.

The Ahl al-Kisāʾ are the Holy Prophet (S), Imām ʿAlī (A), Sayyidah Fāṭimah (A),
Imām al-Ḥasan (A) and Imām al-Ḥusayn (A). They are known by this name
because of a famous and important event in Muslim history, referred to as the
Ḥadīth al-Kisāʾ (The Story of the Cloak).

The Ahl al-Kisāʾ are also sometimes known in other languages as the Panjatan -
"The Five Special Ones".

The best Muslims are those who help others solely to please Allāh (SWT) and
don’t expect any praise or reward from people.

Volunteering in the community is an excellent way of helping others. We can
volunteer at the masjid and other places where people need help such as food
banks, charities and hospitals. Always volunteer your time cheerfully and help
others solely for the sake of Allāh (SWT).

The best Muslims are those who help others solely to please Allāh (SWT) and
don’t expect any praise or reward from people.

Volunteering in the community is an excellent way of helping others. We can
volunteer at the masjid and other places where people need help such as food
banks, charities and hospitals. Always volunteer your time cheerfully and help
others solely for the sake of Allāh (SWT).