Ahmed Rashed

Ahmed Rashed

Sin, Repentance, and Akhlaq

The Wisdom in Allah’s Allowing Sin Ibn al-Qayyim connects the wisdom behind the existence of Satan to the wisdom behind Allah decreeing sin and evil in the world. First of all, he emphasizes that Allah’s creation of both good and…

The Nature of Repentance

Introduction He is truly felicitous who purifies [his soul] and he fails who corrupts it. (Qur’an 91:9-10) Islam teaches that no one stands between a person and God. The Prophet said any sinner can sincerely repent, and through their remorse,…

Faith is a Choice

The discussion about religion and particularly Islam with my family has not been going well especially when they relate to ISIS or 9/11 and I try not to lose the argument. In our religion talks, there’s just not enough justification…