A comprehensive look into the aspects of psychology that are obviously intertwined by the teachings of Islam, but which are easily overlooked by many people. This blog's purpose is to point out the undoubted connection the study of the human brain, mind, soul, and their envrionments have with the teaching of the Holy Qur'an and Sunnah (actions and sayings) of the beloved prophet Muhammed (May God's Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him).

Saturday, November 28, 2009

From The Beginning -Surah Fatiha

I just decided that I am going to give my best effort to translate the Qur'an, with a viewpoint of psychology. My field itself is Neuroscience, which is a tad bit different from psychology, yet the principles of psychology which I have studied prove to be essential in learning, understanding, and teaching the Qur'an.

1)Auzhu Billahi Minnashaitan Nirajeem
2)Bismillah hir Rahman Nir Raheem

A Muslim begins every plight, every endeavor with these words. Scholars say that in any instance, to avoid the anger of Allah (swt), the best way to do so is saying these words.

1) I seek protection from the accursed devil
2) In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficient, the Most Merciful.


Surah Fatihah (The Opening)

1) Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Alameen. -All praise is due to Allah, Sustainer of all the worlds.
2) Ar Rahman, Nir Raheem-The Most Benificent, The Most Merciful
3) Maliki Yau middeen-Master of the Day of Judgement
4) Iyaka Nau'budhu wa iyaka nastaeen-You alone do we worship, you alone do we resort to for help.
5) Ih Dinus Siratul-mustaqeen-Guide us on the straight Path
6) Sirautal Lazina an amta alaihim, ghairul magdhube alaihim wa la dhualeen. Ameen
The Path of those whom have earned Your pleasure, not the path of those whom have angered you (gone astray).

This is the principle of Islamic Ibadaah (worship). Knowing these sacred verses can prove to have an insurmountable effect upon your life and well being. I highly recommend committing these words to heart, as well as living your life in accordance to these. Even making an attempt to seek further meaning into these verses will improve you holistically.

More to come,


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