Ghayur Ayub

LOVE is one of the most powerful emotions known to humanity. In Islam, it is more than a sentiment—it is a spiritual force that binds…

TAWAKKUL (Trust in Allah) is the foundational virtue that strengthens a Momin’s Iman (faith). The Arabic term translates to “reliance on” or “confidence in another.”…

UNDERSTANDING Ruh, or spirit, remains a complex issue because Allah has not explicitly defined it in the Quran. The confusion deepened when Arab scholars integrated…

JEALOUSY is a common emotion but often misunderstood. In Islam, jealousy (hasad) occurs when someone else achieves a position or receives a blessing that a…

HUMILITY is a form of respect shown to others without demeaning oneself, while preserving one’s dignity. It reflects a person’s character, purity of heart, and…

A strategy is a plan of action designed to achieve a specific goal, differing from tactics, which are about how an engagement is carried out.…

IHSAN is an Arabic term derived from husn, meaning “beauty.” Literally, it translates to “to do beautiful things,” “beautification,” “perfection,” or “excellence.” Scholars connect it…

  Taqwa is a unique human quality that fosters righteousness in worldly actions. By cultivating righteousness, Taqwa enhances one’s character on a practical level, serving…

  A Momin (a true believer) who has ascended to the rank of Mohsin (a doer of good) is set free by his mentor after…

AFTER nurturing the barren spiritual land of the self with self-help, a seeker reaches the symbolic bank of a river, signifying the need for guidance…