Articles written by Khalil Green

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Al Baatin: The Hidden One
As the Hidden One, The Divine is unseen by human eyes yet ever present in our reality; without as well as within.
Mar 13, 2012 - Khalil Green
Al Qayyum: The Self Sustaining One
Al Qayyum is one of the Ninety-Nine names for the Divine. Allah is truly self sustaining as represented by this name.
May 16, 2011 - Khalil Green
Al Hai: The Living Divine
Al Hai is one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam and means The Living; yet, it means so much more as it pertains to our very spiritual development.
May 9, 2011 - Khalil Green
Repentance In Islam
As At Tawaab - The Acceptor to Repentance - God receives the repentance of those who repent for wrong doings and mistakes committed. God is Oft Returning.
Dec 20, 2010 - Khalil Green
Muslim Responsibility to Keep the Mosque Pure
A mosque, being the place of worship for Muslims, has strict guidelines that must be followed for the erecting and maintenance of the worship site.
May 27, 2010 - Khalil Green
The Quran Teaches On Preventing The Exploitation Of Girls
According to the Quran, Islam provides a criterion for appropriate dress for girls, and yet, maintains suitable age appropriate fun without exploitation.
May 15, 2010 - Khalil Green
Al Haqq in Islam – The Truth, One of the 99 Names for God
God's attribute of "The Truth" in Islam is one of the ninety-nine names for God. These ninety-nine names are specific characteristics for calling upon God.
May 6, 2010 - Khalil Green
Al Raafey in Islam
For Muslims, God is the sole consciousness that has the ability to exalt, and uplift, a person to be greater in their spiritual development and in their physical life.
Mar 31, 2010 - Khalil Green
Al-Alim in Islam
In Islam, God has knowledge of all things in existence and shares what He will with the creatures in His Creation.
Mar 4, 2010 - Khalil Green
Al-Razzaq in Islam
God is the sustainer and provider of all in his Creation. He insures that all have the provisions necessary for survival.
Feb 28, 2010 - Khalil Green
Al-Musawwir in Islam
God as the Shaper of beauty has planned, created, and continues to develop all of creation.
Feb 24, 2010 - Khalil Green
Al-Ali In Islam
For Muslims, God's attribute as the highest implies that He is above all of His creation. This is a key belief in Islam.
Feb 24, 2010 - Khalil Green
Al-Latif in Islam
God's Attribute of Al-Latif is contrary to an all powerful being sitting on a physical throne with human like features viewing the earth from high.
Jan 25, 2010 - Khalil Green
Al-Khaliq in Islam
As the Creator of All, God is the conscious principle that is responsible for the measure and proportion of everything!
Dec 26, 2009 - Khalil Green
Al-Wahhab In Islam
Muslims believe that humanity can learn from this Attribute of God and always be in the spirit of giving; especially during the holiday season.
Dec 7, 2009 - Khalil Green
Al-Aziz in Islam
Al Aziz is one of the Attributes of God. As pertaining to God, it carries the meaning of Him as Supreme in Power.
Oct 20, 2009 - Khalil Green
Al Mumin In Islam
Al Mumin is one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam and is found in the Quran in various forms. Al Mumin comes from the root word Amina.
Oct 12, 2009 - Khalil Green
Al Quddus in Islam
There are ninety-nine names for God in the Islamic faith; Al Quddus ("The Pure One") is one of them.
Sep 30, 2009 - Khalil Green
The Last Ten Days of Ramadan
During the last ten days of Ramadan, Muslims focus their spiritual energies on seeking the protection of God as well as remembering (dhikr) God.
Sep 15, 2009 - Khalil Green
Seeking Forgiveness While Fasting
During the second ten days of Ramadan two attributes of God become the most important to the Muslim: Al-Ghafoor (The Forgiver), and Al-Ghaffaar (The Forgiving).
Sep 5, 2009 - Khalil Green
The First Ten Days of Ramadan
Ramadan, the month of fasting, is divided into three parts. The first part, or ten days, of Ramadan are for seeking God's Mercy, and sharing that mercy with others.
Aug 24, 2009 - Khalil Green
Ramadan August 2009
Ramadan is the month in which revelation was brought to the prophet Muhammad. It is the month in which humanity received the final revelation; the Quran.
Aug 13, 2009 - Khalil Green
Staying Fit During Ramadan
Often, during the thirty day of fasting for Ramadan, that workout plan can go awry. As the days progress, there's a desire to rest more and to do less physical activity.
Aug 13, 2009 - Khalil Green
Living Islam
Having Islam in ones heart is more important to the Muslim than anything else. It represents the ability to obtain the highest of spiritual development.
Aug 10, 2009 - Khalil Green
Why Do Muslims Accept Other Religions?
The Quran relates anyone who approaches God in truth will be rewarded for their dedication and need not fear.
Aug 10, 2009 - Khalil Green
Married Women's Rights in Islam
Chapter 4 of The Quran solidifies the right of women to choose who they will marry, gives them freedom from violence and provides for a recourse to divorce.
Jul 16, 2009 - Khalil Green
Stories in The Quran
When most people think about reading the Quran they think about opening a book and simply reading straight forward information about a world concept.
Jul 11, 2009 - Khalil Green
Recent Unrest In Iran
The Quran states that oppression is worse than death. As such the Spirit of a Muslim people in the face of oppression cannot be annihilated.
Jun 25, 2009 - Khalil Green
Reflections During Father's Day
The components of a united family in Islam are prayer, studying, recreation, and mutual consultation.
Jun 9, 2009 - Khalil Green
Duality of The Creative Act in the Quran
Through the dual process of destroying (Big Bang) then creating the universe was life created by God who has left evidence that all things remain seperate yet connected.
Jun 7, 2009 - Khalil Green
President Obama In Egypt
President Barack Obama represents a chance for Muslims to take their seat at the table of peace and progression on an international level.
Jun 4, 2009 - Khalil Green
The First Verse
Quran 96: 1-5 is the first Divine Inspiration spoken to Prophet Muhammad from God through the Angel Jibreel (Gabriel)
Apr 29, 2009 - Khalil Green
The Color of Islam is Green
Green is a color mentioned often in this day and time. The "Go Green" philosophy has become essential in its relevance for life and health.
Apr 29, 2009 - Khalil Green
Muslim - The Intelligent Believer
Islam encourages the Muslim to read and study. The prophet is reported as saying that one learned Muslim is better than a thousand ignorant worshipers.
Apr 29, 2009 - Khalil Green
Paradise and The Heavens
Parents from all walks of life have, at some time, been asked questions about Heaven from their children: "Where is Heaven?" or "Is Heaven up in the sky?"
Apr 1, 2009 - Khalil Green
No Priests In Islam
A priest is defined as someone who exercises authority over a person or group of people, through a connection with The Divine.
Mar 19, 2009 - Khalil Green
What is Hadith?
Hadith is a body of literature developed roughly 200 years after Prophet Muhammad's death (632 A.D.) that accordingly reports his actions and sayings.
Mar 4, 2009 - Khalil Green
The Quran And Fetal Development
The Quran relates many scientific wonders; one such wonder occurs in Chapter 23:12-14 which explains the development of a human fetus in the womb of the mother.
Feb 24, 2009 - Khalil Green
Verse of Light
The Verse of Light has many symbolic features, utilizing a lamp and what lights the lamp as its major features of a metaphor designed as a focus for contemplation.
Feb 23, 2009 - Khalil Green
Moses and the Teacher
In the Quran there is a story about Prophet Musa and his teacher, a servant of God named Khidr.
Feb 8, 2009 - Khalil Green
Companions of The Cave
This story in the Quran relates the need for patience in the face of adversity and oppression.
Jan 31, 2009 - Khalil Green
Jesus in Islam
The Son of Mary is one of the most important prophets in Islam. Born of mysterious circumstances his life and death are equally mystifying.
Dec 25, 2008 - Khalil Green
Mary in the Quran
Mary is one of the few historical personages with the distinction of having a chapter in the Quran named after her. In chapter 19 Mary's virtue is related.
Dec 22, 2008 - Khalil Green
An Inner Meaning of Hajj
The story of Hagar and Ishmael is symbolic of having true faith when God places us in harms way.
Dec 8, 2008 - Khalil Green
God of the Islamic Faith
The concept of God in Islam is defined as both omniscient and omnipotent; all conscious, all powerful.
Nov 23, 2008 - Khalil Green
The Story of Adam and The First Choice
Adam represents the story of humanity's creation and its current level of maturity, spiritual adolescence, demonstrated by the choices he makes while in the Garden.
Nov 19, 2008 - Khalil Green
What is Taqwa?
Taqwa is a comprehensive word found in the Quran that carries the meaning of fear, respect, and reverence for God. The Muslim strives to achieve this attribute.
Oct 12, 2008 - Khalil Green
Jihad is Not Holy War
The Quran makes repeated use of two key words, Jihad (striving) and Qital (fighting). Their proper meaning is found in the pages of the Muslim Holy Book.
Oct 1, 2008 - Khalil Green
Islamic Art of Self Reflection
According to the Quran there are three basic levels, or stages, to the human soul's spiritual growth; nafsi ammara, nafsi lawwama, and nafsi mutmainna.
Sep 20, 2008 - Khalil Green
The Night of Power
The Night of Power is the night where God showered his Blessings on mankind by giving humanity the Holy Quran; a book that would benefit and shape generations of Muslims.
Sep 13, 2008 - Khalil Green
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