Faith (Iman)

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 years ago

The true faith has got real sweetness in the heart and the mind of the
believer. The sweetness of the true faith is based on knowing,
believing and loving Allah SWT, the most Merciful, the most
Compassionate. Loving Allah SWT increases when you think about his endless and
countless bounties and his endless and countless mercy on us. The
love of Allah SWT will lead to loving every beloved servant of Allah
SWT. When you love Allah SWT you love those who are so close to
Allah SWT, and the best of them are the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA), and his
Ahlulbayt (AS), because they are the best servants of Allah SWT who got that
status of the love of Allah SWT .Real Habibullah, are Muhammad (SAWA) and
his holy progeny – Ahlulbayt (AS). Those who love Allah SWT, love the
Prophet  (SAWA) and love the Ahlulbayt (AS) and more love to Allah
SWT, the Prophet (SAWA) and the Ahlulbayt (AS) will bring more
sweetness in the life. And then it goes on till it reaches a stage
that the person who loves Allah SWT, the Prophet (SAWA) and
the Ahlulbayt (AS) does not feel anything in the life more sweet and
more enjoyable and more meaningful and more beneficial and more
beloved than the love of Allah (SAWA) and the Prophet (SAWA) and the
Ahlulbayt (AS).

Thinking about the bounties of Allah SWT increases the love of Allah
SWT and thinking about the virtues of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlulbayt
(AS) increases the love of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlulbayt (AS) in hearts of sincere believers.

The love to Allah SWT and the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlulbayt (AS) gives
us unlimited benefits and it is a love which gives us benefits which
remain with us all along, not only in our life in this world but also
after that till the next life which is in the Hereafter. In fact, the
love of Allah SWT and the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) is the
best love whatsoever. It is in fact the real love and the true love which
is not based on temporary emotions and imaginations which can diminish after
some time but it is the love which shines all along our life and makes
our life happy and prosperous and successful.

Listening to Allah SWT by reciting the Holy Qur’an and trying to
understand and talking to Allah SWT by praying Salaah or Dua, that
also increases the love of Allah SWT in our hearts.

Reading the sayings and reading about the lifestyle and the teachings
of the Prophet (SAWA) and the Ahlul Bayt (AS) makes our love to them
more.

Remembering Allah SWT and the Prophet (SAWA) and the Ahlul Bayt (AS)
in every matter before any word and before any act that also increases
the love to them in our hearts.

Our present Imam, Imam Zaman (ATFS). His love, in fact, is the cream of the
love of Allah SWT, the Prophets (SAWA) and all the Imams (AS). So
remembering him, reciting his Ziyarat, talking to him, doing good
deeds and gifting the reward of it to Imam Al-Mahdi (AS) will increase his love in our hearts.

Wassalam.

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Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answer updated 4 years ago

as salam alaikum

a sound way for the believer to keep his faith is by being strict with his personal religious duties, lenient and generous with others, and by talking often with Allah. Then, when Allah speaks to him through the Qur'an, his faith will increase insh'Allah: "and when His verses are recited to them, it increases them in faith" (8:2), "As for the believers, it [the revelation] does certainly increases their faith" (9:124).

With prayers for your success.

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Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answered 4 years ago

as salam alaikum

a way to strengthen our own faith is constant prayer and recourse to Allah in our heart by speaking to Him and sharing with Him our fear, pain, joy, hope, etc. and continuously asking for His guidance. 

Continuous repentance is also very effective in this regard.

Furthermore it is good to help other with a pure heart by giving charity keeping in mind that charity is not just giving money but also your love and assistance to others for Allah's sake.

In this way, Allah may increase the faith of His servant and make him more aware of His overwhelming grace.

With prayers for your success.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 years ago

Allah (SWT ) says in Surah Al Baqarah Verse 3 about the pious
believers that they are those:  Who believe in the Ghaib (the unseen) , And establish prayers and spend out of what we have provided for them”.

The faith of the believer does not contain doubts because doubts
vanish where faith exists.

 There is no real success in life without true faith, and true faith can never exist with doubt.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 years ago

Allah (SWT) made their faith firm and steady because they stood firm with faith requirements and did not follow or become friendly with the enemies of Allah even if they were close family to them.

22. You will not find any people who believe in Allâh and the Last Day, making friendship with those who oppose Allâh and His Messenger, even if they were their fathers or their sons or their brothers or their kindred (people). For such (believers) He has confirmed Faith in their hearts, and strengthened them with Rûh (proofs, light and true guidance) from Himself. And He will admit them to Gardens (Paradise) under which rivers flow to dwell therein (forever). Allâh is pleased with them, and they with Him. They are the Party of Allâh. Verily, it is the Party of Allâh that will be the successful.

 [Al-Mujadala (58), Verse 22]

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 years ago

True religion organizes life in all its dimensions i.e. relation between you and your Creator,  relation between you and yourself, and relation between you and others (family, friends, society, world and universe).

True religion comes from the Creator of every thing, Allah, The Glorious, (SWT).

True religion does not organize personal life only but it also organizes all dimensions of social, economic and political life, world and Universe.

True religion is based on organizing every matter in human life, that is why True religion is the real organized religion.

Wassalam.

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 4 years ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. Faith is a personal matter in the sense that faith is to do with the individual. God has guided humans as to how to develop that faith correctly though revelation to some of His exceptional servants. However, religion is wider than the individual and at the same time affects an individual's faith. Religion is concerned with how humans live together as well as how they are as individuals. A belief system is formalised since the scriptural sources are at times inaccessible to lay believers and organisation is part of creating a society of believers.

May you always be successful 

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Rebecca Masterton, Dr Rebecca Masterton graduated with a BA in Japanese Language and Literature; an MA in Comparative East Asian and African Literature and a PhD in Islamic literature of West Africa. She has been... Answered 4 years ago

There are many scientists (particularly physicists), who, on a scientific basis, conclude that there must be a conscious transcendent being behind creation.  If we look at the work of scientists and why they conclude that there is a God, this can help to strengthen our UNDERSTANDING (and not just our faith). The work of Wolfgang Smith is interesting. He is a scientist who has pointed out the philosophical errors that form the basis of today's (mainly post-Enlightenment) science. His books include 'The Quantum Enigma' and 'Cosmos and Transcendence'. It is also useful to explore a range of theodicies (arguments that tackle the question of the suffering of the innocent and the justice of God). For those that argue that there is no life after death: there are millions of anecdotal accounts that testify to people encountering those that have died in one way or another - and these cut across all cultures. There is certainly evidence that some way of existing continues after our bodies have expired. So far I haven't come across good explanations for this by atheists.

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 4 years ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. It is important to be well equipped to deal with the arguments of atheists especially if their arguments and opinions have an effect on your faith. In order to do this you should seek out scholars who specialise in the intellectual sciences and speak to them about the issues and questions that remain unanswered for you. They should also be able to help you construct a framework for your beliefs as well as show you the weaknesses in the presuppositions of atheistic beliefs. In the modern study of the philosophy of religion it is well accepted that religious belief is justified. 
 

May you always be successful  

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 years ago

The claims of atheists  are based on their misunderstandings. If you analyse    their claims carefully, you will see how their claims are false.
1. You can discuss their claims with any trusted scholar who can explain to you more facts. 
2. You may read on the internet or in the library some books written to counter the misleading claims or doubts of atheists.

​​3. It is very useful to repeat reciting Sura al-Tawheed and LA ILAAHA ILLALLAH, and ASTAGHFIRULLAH WA ATOOBU ELAYH.

Wassalam.

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Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answer updated 4 years ago

as salam alaikum

attending mosque are a vital part of Muslim lifestyle and its importance has been stressed in both Qur'an and Sunna. A person who live in a place where there are no mosque should try to attend relatives and friends pious and religious, and if it is not possible he should strive to improve his relation with Allah by all means he has at disposal. Praying five times a day with focus and sincerity, learning the Qur'an and religious knowledge may be helpful factors in this regard. Always keep in contact with good Muslims scholars who may guide you along the path even by phone or email if this is the only option available. Organizing events and projects for non-Muslims is also a good idea while aiming at slowly build a growing local Muslim community. This not only will keep your faith strong insh'Allah but invite other to the path of religion and righteousness.

With prayers for your success.

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Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answer updated 4 years ago

as salam alaikum

there is no direct reference in the above-mentioned verses about the religion of Abu Talib, neither to Abu Talib himself. The verse 28:56 is very general and says that Allah is the ultimate guide and that no one, even the Prophet, peace be upon him and his family, can guide the people if Allah doesn't wish. The verse 9:113 is also general and it is explained by its following verse (9:114) that talk about the prohibition to ask forgiveness for the polytheists, in particular it mentions the case of Ibrahim, peace be upon him, and Azar.

What made to conclude the majority of Sunni scholars that these verses refers to Abu Talib not being Muslim are some ahadith found in Bukhari and Muslim linking those verses to such opinion. There are other narrations and evidences to support the fact that Abu Talib was a Muslim: this is also an opinion held by a minority of Sunni scholars.  

In conclusion, these two verses should firstly and foremost interpreted according to their apparent meaning avoiding solitary reports (akhbar ahad) which are contradictory. Then, to establish historical facts, other ways than tafsir by solitary reports should be taken into consideration in order to determine truth and valid knowledge.

With prayers for your success.