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Predestination and Taqdeer (تقدیر)

Predestination and Taqdeer (تقدیر)

Surely, Allah is All-Powerful and  has Supreme Control over everything. BUT this does not mean that He has no laws, no rules, no principles and would do anything, at any time He desires. Although He CAN do, BUT he does NOT do and would not DO. Why? Because He has prescribed Laws for all things and events in the Universe and He does not infringe upon these Laws nor let anyone else change these laws even though He is All-Powerful…

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Rooh (رُوح)

Rooh (رُوح)

The dictionaries of classical Arabic give various meanings of the word ‘Rooh’, including: Breath of life; soul; spirit; the vital principle (i.e. A hypothetical force to which the functions and qualities peculiar to living things are sometimes ascribed); inspiration; Revelation; essence; the Quran; joy and happiness; Mercy; Life-giving words of Allah; Prophet’s Divine Message (because of its life giving qualities); Angel; Arch-angel Gabriel. In the Holy Quran, the word Rooh has also been used in different meanings. Please see the following references:…

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Zikr or Dhikr (ذِکر)

Zikr or Dhikr (ذِکر)

The Quranic term ‘Zikr’ or ‘Dhikr’ has been used in the Quran in different meanings, including the following: 1.      REMEMBERANCE It includes: calling (something) to mind and keeping (something) in mind; being mindful of (something) and not neglect it; bearing (something) in mind and not forget it. أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ “Surely, peace and tranquility of the minds comes with the remembrance of Allah [i.e. by being heedful of His Commands in all walks of life]”. [Al-Quran Surah 13:…

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