How Does a Full-Time Mom Find Time for Ibadah ?

by Amani Iqbal

As a new full-time mum with a seven-month-old baby, I found it difficult to find free time for ibadah like I did before. I found that by the time I was done with household duties and baby care my day was over! However, I gradually found a few ways to incorporate ibadah into my daily activities. I thought that perhaps other mums and mums-to-be might find it useful.

1. Keep in Mind That Every Deed the Muslim Woman Does for her Family is Rewarded by ALLAH

The duties of the Muslim woman– i.e the house and children— have been specified in the following hadith:

Each of you is a shepherd, and each is responsible for those under his care. A ruler is a shepherd; a man is the shepherd of his family; a woman is the shepherd of her husband’s house and children. For each of you is a shepherd and each of you is responsible for those under his care. [Bukhari and Muslim]

 The importance of looking after our husbands– whether it be cooking their meals, keeping them happy by maintaining a clean home or looking after the children well– has been further emphasized in this authentic hadith:

 A woman came to ask the Prophet (saw) about some matter, and when he had dealt with it, he asked her, “Do you have a husband?” She said, “Yes.” He asked her, “How are you with him?” She said, “I never fall short in my duties, except for that which is beyond me.” He said, “Pay attention to how you treat him, for he is your Paradise and your Hell.” [Reported by Ahmad and al-Nisa'i with jayyid isnads, and by al-Hakim, who said that its isnad was sahih. See al-Mundhiri, Al-Targhib wa'l-Tarhib, 3/52, Kitab al-nikah.]

 When we have such solid evidences and words of encouragement showing us the great rewards we earn for looking after our husbands, houses and children, there is really no need for us to tire in our efforts to fulfill these duties! Keeping these hadith in mind, we should try to start our day with the niyyah that “every good deed we do for our home and family is for the sake of Allah and to earn his pleasure”. This will help us carry out our household and family responsibilities with joy as we know that they are all counted as ibadah!

2. Make  Dhikr, Lectures, and Quran your Companions  During Chores

A great way to keep yourself alert and active while performing household responsibilities is to listen to lectures or Quran or to do dhikr! It takes away the boredom of repetitive household duties and is a great way to earn ajr from Allah on a daily basis.

3. Take Advantage of Infant Feeding Times

The hardest time for me to stay awake was during the nightly nursing sessions with my son. After trying various other methods, I found that a brilliant way to keep myself awake was by reading Quran, hadith, or any useful Islamic article on my Smartphone! Not only did my tiredness disappear, I also looked forward to waking up at night so I could have some me time with Allah!

These times at night are also great times to ask dua, for we all know the hadith which states:

The Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Our Lord descends every night to the lowest heaven when the last third of the night remains, and He says, ‘Who will call Me that I might answer him, who will ask of Me that I might give him, who will ask My forgiveness, that I might forgive him?’” [narrated by al-Bukhaari, Kitaab al-Tawheed, 6940; Muslim, Salaat al-Musaafireen, 1262]

It can be difficult at times to concentrate on dua during these night hours, but with regular practise it becomes quite easy and a perfect quiet time to make your most sincere dua!

4. Read Your Children Stories of the Prophets and Teach Them Quran

Sometimes it’s only when we feel the need to teach our kids that we realize our own need to learn the sunnah and the Quran! Even though I’m still just playing Quran or nasheeds to my baby, I believe as he grows older reading to him stories of the Sahabah or the Prophet (saw) would be a great way to earn ajr as well as instil love for Islam and the Sahabah in our kids. This in itself is a blessing from Allah and a good way of bringing the family closer together too.

5. Make the Most of Technology

Though there is much fitna in Facebook, YouTube, and mobile phones, I strongly believe using them for good can be a fabulous way of keeping ourselves connected with Islam 24/7! My favourite gadget is my Smartphone which I use to:

• Subscribe to useful YouTube channels to receive the latest Islamic lectures right on my phone which I can listen to anytime.
• Join Islamic Facebook groups from which I receive daily notes of inspiration based on hadith and Quran and links to useful videos too.
• Download Quran and hadith apps so you can read on the go.
• Store pdf and mp3 files to learn Arabic and Quran without the need of a laptop.

 I hope these little sources of learning and earning ajr prove to be useful to the millions of mums out there. More suggestions and sources would be gladly welcomed by commenting on this blog post! Remember, the main goal is to share and spread the deen among the Ummah as effectively and quickly as possible!

Amani Iqbal is a full-time mother living in the United Kingdom.

Reference:

understandquran.com

Why You Must Understand Surah al Fatiha ?

By Marie Matney

Surah al Fatiha— Brightest of the Brightest Stars

While we know that all the words of the Qur’an are equally beautiful, Surah al Fatiha, also known as the mother of all the Qur’an, has to be the brightest of these beautiful stars. For a new Muslim convert the surah that opens the gates of communication with the One who blessed us with the light of His beauty has to be the surah we need to understand first.

As Muslims, it’s not only a gift to know and love the Qur’an; to also understand and live the words of the maker of all things reigns supreme to all good deeds we could earn. With the book of Allah (swt) standing on our behalf on the Day of Judgment, starting with the comprehension and application of the opening of the greatest book ever written is not only a good deed, it’s a must.

The Need to Understand

When we’re standing in salah five times a day, repeating the same surah each time, non-native and native Arabic speakers alike tend to fall into the routine of simply saying the words we’re supposed to say when we’re supposed to say them, without true comprehension and meaning on our tongues.

But if we were to speak the meanings of the seven most oft-repeated verses from our hearts, we would not just earn ajr for our deeds, we’d also get the greatest benefit of them all— their impression on our lives.

That’s why, as young, old, new, or born Muslims, it’s to our greatest benefit that we understand the Qur’an and Surah al Fatiha.

Digging Deeper

So let’s dig into the true meaning of this important Surah and earn the ajr and benefits we need. Surah al Fatiha is the beginning of the Qur’an. It’s the beginning of our worship to Him and literally opens the doors from us to Him. Without it or a truekhushoo during it, our salahs are invalid. Imagine— an invalid salah just because we let the words drip from our tongues rather than vibrate through our hearts!

Our Call, Allah’s (swt) Response

When reciting the opening of the book of Allah, we acknowledge the gifts of the lord of the people on us by giving thanks to Him: Al hamdulAllah, ar Rab al ‘lameen.

But more importantly, when we recite that ayah of the surah, Allah repeats, My servant has praised Me (Hadith Qudsi 8). It is the opening of our five daily conversations with the One who created all.

Notice that we’re not leading off with asking for forgiveness or with requests for our needs. We’re starting out by giving thanks. That acknowledgement not only gives thanks, but also puts us in a submissive role. After all, we are His slaves, right?

Then, we mention two of Allah’s (swt)  important names: The Beneficent, and The Merciful, yet another reference to submission. We are at His mercy and we have to be reminded of our place a lot because we forget it— a lot.

On the Day of Judgment, we will stand before Allah (swt) (Malik iyom ideen) and we’ll be judged based on our deeds and how we lived our lives according to His word— or not— and we recognize that in the next lines. This is a reminder to us that what we do matters. The decisions we make and the intentions we carry out are, in fact, written for us and will determine whether we spend our eternities in pain or Paradise. The remembrance of this fact five times a day (the minimum) serves as a protection for us if we listen, understand, and apply what we know of Al Qur’an. 

This next section of Surah al Fatiha is probably one of the most misspoken of the whole opening. Iyakanaboudou w iyakanastaeen— “Only You we worship and only You we ask for help.” While it rings true to every Muslim on this planet, it’s more like “I want to worship only You” for many. What I mean is that we recite that part of the blessedSurah and we want it to be true, but every time we put off our salah when the athansounds, we’re putting off Allah (swt).

When we put the TV show or our work or even our spouses first, we put them in front ofal Ahad. Astughferallah. We may not see that as a worship, rather we see it as selfishness or even busy-ness, but, either way, it’s a dangerous place to be.

Setting up a trigger in our minds so that every time we hear the athan we’re getting up and making salah can cure that “worship” of whatever it is that we think we need to do before we make our salah. And focusing on each and every word of the Surah that opens the doors to Allah (swt) for us can help us engrain that trigger and let us complete our salah with khushoo.

The next two ayah, Ihdinahsirahtal mustaqeem siratal al-ladhina an’amta ‘alai-him gharyil mughdobi alayim w la dualeen, begs Allah (swt) to lead us along the path of those He has favored and not down the path of those that have earned His anger. And who earns Allah’s anger? Those who put others before Him.

Getting Started

These seven most oft-repeated verses of al Qur’an, the mother of al Qur’an, and thesurah without which no salah is valid is inarguably the best place to start in understanding the blessed book of Allah (swt). And to those who need to understand it in their own language, Understand Qur’an (http://understandquran.com/) is a comprehensive place to start. The lessons are well thought out, easily understandable and comprehensive. The best part? They’re free if you can’t afford.

There’s no longer a barrier to understanding the beautiful words of our Lord and for that, I am grateful. Thanks, Dr. Abdulazeez Abdulraheem and your team for such a wonderful gift to our ummah.

Reference:

understandquran.com

A very touching story...puts our problems into perspective.

A little girl named Al`brah

This story is of a little girl named Bar`ah who is 10 years old, her parents were doctors who moved to Saudi Arabia in search of better life. 

At this age, Bar`ah memorized the whole Quran with Tajweed, she was very intelligent, her teacher use to tell her she should be in middle school not primary school.

Her family was small and embrassed to Islam and its teachings... . suddenly one day the mother started feeling sever abdominal pain, after tests and checkups she found out that she has cancer, but in its late stages.

The mother thought she should tell her daughter, specially if she wakes up one day and didn't find her mother beside her... so she told her: "Bar`ah I will go to paradise ahead of you, but I want you to read the Quran you memorized every day since it will protect you in this life..."

The little girl didn't really understand what her mother was trying to tell her... but she started feeling the change in her mother's status, especially when she was transferred to stay in hospital on a permanent bases. The little girl use to come to the hospital after her school and recite the Quran for her mother till the evening when her father used to take her home.

One day the hospital called the husband and informed him that the his wife's condition was very bad and he needed to come as fast as he can, so the father picked Bar`ah from her school and headed to the hospital, when they arrived he asked her to stay in the car... so that she wouldn't get shocked if her mother passed away.

The father got out of his car, with tears filled in his eyes and while crossing the road to enter the hospital, he was hit by a speeding car and died in front of his daughter who came crying to her father...!

The tragedy of Bar`ah is not over yet... the news of her father's death was hidden from the mother, but after 5 days the mother passed away leaving Bar`ah alone in this life. She become alone without her parents, and her parents' friends decided to find her relatives in Egypt so that they can take care of her.

Suddenly, Bar`ah started having sever pain like her mother, after a few tests and checkups it was confirmed it was cancer... at the surprise of every one she said: "Alhamdu Lillah (Praise to God), now I will meet my parents."

All of the family friends were shocked and surprised, this little girl being faced with calamity after calamity and she is patient and satisfied with what Allah ordained for her!

People started hearing about Bar`ah and her story, and a Saudi decided to take care of her... he sent her to the UK for treatment of this disease.

The days passed by and the cancer spread all over her body, the doctors decided to amputate her legs, and she is patient and satisfied with Allah's ordains... after a few days the CANCER spread to her brain, upon which doctors decided for another urgent brain surgery... and now her body is in a UK hospital in full COMA...

So pray for her health and speedy recovery...

Source:

ummah.com

A Marriage Advice From A Muslim Mother To Her Daughter:

Asma Radiallahu anha said to her daughter at the time of her marriage:

"You are going to spend such a life where you shall have to live long and you are going to the bed of such a person who you have no acquaintance. You are going to love one with whom you had no love before. Make for him such a world, which will be heaven for you, prepare for him such a bed, which will be a pillar for you. Be such a slave for him that he may become your slave. Don't go willingly to him, lest you become to him an object of hatred. Don't remain far from him, lest he may forget you. When he remains near you, be near him, when he stays distant from you save your nose, ears and eyes. Let him not get from you except sweet smiles. Let him not hear from you except sweet words. Let him not see in you except beauty"

This is very touching advice from a mother to her daughter, I am not

aware of its source. here goes..

1. Lead a life of contentment. Be content even with simple food. The dry bread and water, which is eaten with contentment, is better than a rich meal, which is eaten after your persistent complaints, forcing him to grudgingly provide it for you.

2. Always listen attentively to what your husband says. Give importance to what he says and do as he says. In this manner, you will soon win a place in his heart, because it is not really a person who is beloved, but what the person does that is most loved.

3. Tend your beauty carefully so that whenever he will look at you, he will be pleased with his choice. Within the limits of decency, use as much fragrance as possible, and remember that no part of your body or dress should repulse him.

4. Be always attractive to him, put Surma in your eyes, for beautiful eyes make a person's whole being beautiful in the eyes of the beholder. Bath and do ablution regularly, as this is the best perfume and the best way to cleanliness.

5. Prepare his meals before it is time as hunger becomes a flame if not satisfied. During the hours of rest, keep it quiet and peaceful as disturbed sleep makes a man miserable and angry.

6. Protect his home and treasure; let no one enter the house without his permission and do not waste his treasure by indulging in exhibition, for treasure can only be tended through good management and the family only through good sense.

7. Never disobey him and always keep his secrets, for disobeying such a honorable man would put fuel to fire and revealing his secrets would destroy his trust in you. And you, yourself will not be safe from his (retaliatory) double standards. Someone has rightly said “To be trusted is better than to be loved."

8. If he is grieved over something, then do not mention to him anything that has pleased you. Share his grief. When he is happy, do not disclose your hidden grief and do not complain to your husband about his behavior. Be happy with him. Otherwise you will be regarded as one who confuses him.

9. If you wish to be respectable in his eyes, then honor and respect him and act according to his wishes. Then at every stage of your life you will find him to be your best companion.

10. Hold fast onto this advice from me. Sweet flowers will not blossom in your life as long as you do not suppress your wish for his pleasure. My dear daughter, my darling! I bid farewell with these words and give you in Allah's care. May He make all steps in your life good and preserve you from all evil... [aamiin]

 Our Special Du'aa

May Allah bless us with the ability to implement these advices into

our married lives, and may Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala bless us with the

ability to fulfill all the responsibilities and promises that come

with the bond of marriage... aamiin.

Story -- Mother's Love:

Mother – Son, What If I Lose My Vision ?

Son – I’ll Take You To The Best Eye Hospital in The Country.

Mother – And What If I Don’t Get My Vision Cured There?

Son – I’ll Take You To The Best Eye Hospital in The World.

Mother – if they are still unable to treat me then ?

Son – I will take care of u for Life time Mother.

Mother – Love You son

Son – Mum, What If I Lose My Vision ?

Mother – I’ll Give My Eyes To You

Now That’s Call Mother’s Love !!!

OH ALLAH enable us to be dutiful to our Parents, Oh ALLAH grant them the highest ranks of Jannah

Aameen

How to Battle Difficulties with Patience and Perseverance (A Quranic Perspective):

In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful.

By Towheed Fatma:

We will test you with a certain amount of fear and hunger and loss of wealth and life and fruits of your toil. But give good news to the steadfast: Those who, when disaster strikes them, say, “We belong to Allah and to Him we will return”. Those are the people who will have blessings and mercy from their Lord; they are the ones who are guided.  ~Chapter 2, Verse 155-157

Problems are Universal— and Help is Always Near

Every single person in this world is facing some sort of trial or test. There may be some facing trials in education, others in their jobs, still others in their businesses, and still more facing problems with family or friends. But Allah (swt) says:

Oh you who believe! Seek help with patient perseverance and prayer, for God is with those who patiently persevere.

~Chapter 2, Verse 153

For those who exercise patience, Allah (swt) will help and show a way out of every difficulty.

And for those who fear Allah, He (ever) prepares a way out,

 And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if any one puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is (Allah) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish his purpose: verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion. ~Chapter 65, Verse 2-3

Allah (swt) in various places in the Holy Quran links patience and perseverance to success.

Seek Allah’s help with patient perseverance and prayer. It is indeed hard except for those who are humble.  ~Chapter 2, Verse 45

The Ingredients of Success

If we want to be successful in this world and the hereafter we have to be patient. Allah (swt) clearly sets out the ingredients for success: perseverance, prayer, steadfastness, and the fear of Allah. If one does these things one is going to act according to the laws of Allah (swt). One will also accept and say that whatever happens is by the will of Allah (swt). Allah (swt) says:

It may be that you hate something when it is good for you and it may be that you love something when it is bad for you. Allah (swt) knows and you know not. ~Chapter 2, Verse 216

As Muslims we must remember that Allah (swt) says:

Verily, with every difficulty there is relief.

Verily, with every difficulty there is relief.     ~Chapter 94, Verse 5-6

The Promise

And for Allah (swt) to say this once is enough. But Allah (swt) says it twice, one after the other. This is how much Allah (swt) is kind towards us. He says ‘O my slaves be patient. Be patient, because with any trial that you are going to face there will be ease. He tells us that for sure we all will be tested. We all will go through trials and tribulations but nevertheless we will be relieved.

Our burden, our trouble, our difficulty will be removed. How? Through prayers, through patience, through complete faith in Allah (swt).

And be steadfast in patience, for verily Allah will not suffer the reward of the righteous to perish. ~Chapter 11, Verse 115

Dealing with Crises

So many times in our lives something happens to us and we feel that this is the worst thing that can happen to us. But then after the trial we realize that this is the best thing that could have happened to us. So we have to be patient and know that Allah (swt) is sufficient for us and is the best disposer of all our affairs. He will guide us to that which is good.

We must not say I believe and then think Allah is not going to test us. Allah (swt) says in the Quran:

Do people think that they will be left alone because they say: “We believe,” and will not be tested? And We indeed tested those who were before them. And Allah will certainly make (it) known (the truth of) those who are true, and will certainly make (it) known (the falsehood of) those who are liars, (although Allah knows all that before putting them to test).   ~Chapter 29, Verse 2-3

With Every Trial, a Solution

So whatever trials we are going through, we should know that we have already been told about this by Allah (swt) in the Quran. But we are not left alone with all the trials and difficulties. Allah (swt) gives us the way out.

“Patiently, then, persevere – for the Promise of Allah is true, and ask forgiveness for your faults, and celebrate the praises of your Lord in the evening and in the morning.”    ~Chapter 40, Verse 55

 No one will be granted such goodness except those who exercise patience and self-restraint, none but persons of the greatest good fortune. ~Chapter 41, Verse 35

We should always remember that our wealth— our family, our children, our wives and our status— is a test from Allah (swt).  Allah (swt) says

Your wealth and your children are only a trial (fitnah). And Allah – With Him is a great reward (Paradise).   ~Chapter 64, Verse 15

All Tests from Allah

Everything that we have in this world is a test from Allah (swt). A person is going to continue to be tested throughout his lifetime only to wash off his sins so that on the day of resurrection Allah (swt) puts him in jannah.

Whatever test we are going through in this world, we should remember that it is from Allah (swt) and that these test bring us closer and closer to Jannah, provided we deal with them with patience and perseverance.

The Reward of Patience

There is a beautiful story about patience in the Holy Quran of Prophet Yusuf A.S.

His brothers threw him into the well, but he was patient and so Allah (swt) raised him out of that well. He ended up in the house of one of the most powerful people of Egypt, but then Allah (swt) tested him again.

The wife of Al Aziz, the finance minister, tried to tempt him, but he was patient. Then Allah (swt) tested him again and threw him into prison. But he was patient for the sake of Allah (swt). And in the end Allah (swt) raised him to a lofty station and he became one of the most powerful people in Egypt. This is the reward of patience.

May Allah (swt) provide each one of us with this beautiful quality— patience.

Reference:

understandquran.com

Honouring the Quran with Tears:

In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful.

By Mahmood Sanglay:

Crying as an expression of emotion has a deep connection with love for the Quran and love for the Prophet Muhammad (saw).

Love for the Kalam of Allah

The Quran is a fulcrum of love and tears between the Prophet (saw) and his companions. The Words of Allah were revealed to the Prophet (saw), and his companions realized the significance of this phenomenon in their time. Their faith inspired in them awe of the recipient heart of divine revelation. The fact that the Prophet (saw) had received the revealed Word of Allah was no small matter to the companions. Neither is it a small irony that the Prophet (saw) should request any of them to recite this Word to him.

Such a momentous request befell the companion ’Abdullah ibn Masud who is widely regarded as among the highest authorities on the Quran chiefly because he was referred to as such by the Prophet (saw) himself. This companion, in earnest modesty, almost hesitated: “Shall I recite (the Quran) to you while it has been revealed to you?” The Prophet (saw) replied that he loved to hear the Quran recited by someone other than himself.

Weeping for Love of His Ummah

’Abdullah ibn Masud proceeded to recite, but the Prophet (saw) halted him at the following verse of sura An-Nisa: “How, then, [will the sinners fare on Judgment Day,] when We shall bring forward witnesses from within every community, and bring thee [O Prophet] as witness against them?” (4:41)

Tears streamed down the cheeks of the Prophet (saw). Again, the source of his sadness is his deep concern for his ummah. Allah will call on the Prophet (saw) as the witness among witnesses, as the one whose testimony will ultimately be upheld in the final judgment of all. And ultimately, many among his ummah shall fall. Thus wept Muhammad (saw) for love of his ummah. How weep we for love of Muhammad (saw)?

The Quran— the Greatest Stimulus

The greatest stimulus for our tears today remains the Quran. And the reason for this is not only that the Quran is an eminently available and accessible scripture; it is also a popular text recited by the most gifted reciters in the world and familiar to over a billion faithful.

The sound and meaning of the recitation is supported by the emotional state of the reciter. Shaikh Saud al-Shuraim, who seemingly always displays extraordinary control and stoicism in his recitation, breaks down at verses 9 and 10 of sura Naml and does not recover his composure until a minute later. In these verses Musa (as) is assured by Allah to have no fear after he throws down his staff and sees it move like a serpent. Similarly, in a taraweeh prayer in 2009 the shaikh is overcome in his entire recitation of the first 22 verses of sura Qasas, which also deals with the story of Musa (as).

A Bearer of Glad Tidings

The role of Muhammad (saw) is of the most eminent stimuli for tears in Quranic recitation. An example of such a recitation is the one of the Syrian Shaikh, Murtada Bakour, in April 2007 at the Zaytuna Institute, California, USA. The video of the recitation is on YouTube and it captures the sound of a youthful reciter whose exuberance is tempered with the sacred message of Allah’s love for His Prophet (saw).

And the message is that of sura Ahzab, verses 40-48 which addresses the momentous role of Muhammad (saw) as a witness, a bearer of glad tidings and a warner. The intensity of the emotion elevates the listeners to tears in their deepening love of the Beloved of Allah.

Hearts Softened by the Tears of the Faithful

Every Muslim can claim to love Muhammad (saw), and many are moved to tears by this love. The poignant episodes in his life, many of them referred to in the Quran, should stand out as the foremost sources of inspiration for emulating his model. They should lead to a deeper understanding of the love Allah has for His Beloved. Hearts softened by the tears of the faithful appreciate love of the Prophet (saw) more truly than hearts hardened by the drought of the doubtful.

A Fascinating Dynamic of Love

Love for the Prophet (saw) by the faithful cannot be isolated from the love of the Prophet (saw) for his ummah and the love of Allah for the Prophet (saw). This fascinating dynamic of love is illustrated in a dramatic grand narrative in a particularly poignant hadith reported by ’Amr ibn al ’As. It is recorded in Muslim that the Prophet (saw) wept when he recited the pleas of Prophets ’Isa and Ibrahim (as) as recorded in the Quran in 5:118 and 14:36 respectively.

Both Ibrahim and ’Isa (as) submitted to the authority of Allah Whose decree shall determine the fate of those among their people who refused to heed their warning. However, Muhammad (saw), upon contemplating the fate of his ummah, ventured further and made an earnest appeal to Allah when 5:118 and 14:36 were recited, weeping for the salvation of his ummah and appealing to Allah to forgive us all.

The drama in the hadith unfolds as Allah sends the Archangel Jibreel to enquire from the Prophet (saw) why he weeps. Why does Allah dispatch an angel to pose what seems a rhetorical question to His Most Beloved? The answer lies in the response of Allah to the report of Jibreel: “Verily, We will please you with regard to your ummah and will never displease you.”

What Tears Have We For His Love?

None of Allah’s messengers had been privileged and empowered to petition Allah with the state of the ummah as Muhammad (saw) was. The Most Beloved of Allah implored His mercy out of concern for the fate of his ummah. The tears of the Prophet (saw) was for love of his ummah. What love have we for him? What tears have we for his love? What tears have we for the kalam of Allah?

~Brother Mahmood Sanglay is a professional writer living in Capetown, South Africa.

Reference:

understandquran.com