Ghayur Ayub, Author at Pakistan Observer

Pursuing the all-encompassing Rabb

THE Arabic word Rabb is both majestic and intimate. It is the voice of sovereignty wrapped in mercy, the weight of power softened by tenderness.…

Concept of Ruh in the Qur’an

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…

Concept of the Lord in the Qur’an

IN the Qur’an, Allah is called Rabb—the Lord, the Nurturer, the Sustainer. This name cradles the human heart in mercy and holds the universe in…

Concept of Shukr in Islam

SHUKR is an Arabic word meaning thankfulness, gratitude, or acknowledgment. In a religious context, it signifies “divine responsiveness” to Allah. In the Quran, Shukr is…

The concept of love in the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah

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…

Concept of Tawakkul in Islam

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.”…

Concept of Ruh in the Qur’an

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 (Hasad) in Islam

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…

Concept of humility in Islam

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…