Ihsaan[1] means striving to reach the best standards of performance in any circumstances or situations. It represents excellence, graciousness and benevolence. While ‘Adl (fairness and justice) requires satisfactory performance of one’s obligations to others and fulfilling the rights of others on oneself, Ihsaan suggests doing more than that which a […]

The kind of individuals Islam wants to develop and the society that Islam wants to establish is summarized in one verse of the Holy Qur-aan forming the basis of a person’s attitude and paradigm of one’s lifestyle as well as a society’s mission statement or statement of objectives: “Verily, Allaah […]

The heavens and Earth are established in justice. Allah, in his wisdom and knowledge, governs all of creation in justice. Everything seen and unseen emanates from His justice. Allah alone is absolutely and perfectly just. Justice is one of Allah’s eternal divine attributes. When Allah attributes justice to Himself, He […]

When we think of a young religious person, too often we think of someone who spends all his time with other Muslims, going to the Islamic center, or attending religious classes. When he is not outside engaged in these outside activities, we think of him devoting all his time to […]

If we want Allah to forgive us, we should be forgiving of others and willing to overlook their wrongs. This is part of what it means to be good to others. Allah describes his believing servants as “those who restrain their anger and are pardoning towards people.” He then says: […]