Dissecting taqwa
In the beginning of Surah Baraqah Allah Almighty says beautifully: This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for the mutaqeen (those have taqwa) (2:2) The word mutaqeen has been...
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How strong is your shield?
Famously, the Prophet (peace be on him) called ‘Fasting a shield.’ The Prophet (peace be upon him) used the word ‘junna’ meaning shield, and then he explained how to practice this: ‘If one of...
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Inward and outward transformation. Part I
Change is particularly appropriate topic in Ramadan. May Allah make this month a month for change for ourselves, our families and our communities, so we become better. Apart from new year resolutions we have...
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Fasting is the key to control. Control is the key to closeness to Allah
Looking at life afresh Now that we have had our normal lifestyle taken away from us, and so many of our favours, they have become apparent to us. We realise what we should be...
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The Quran: the spirit of our life
Engaging the heart, the lips and the mind The month of the Quran As we are preparing for Ramadan, we all know that Ramadan is the month of the Qur’an, so we delve more...
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Ramadan in Lockdown
Time for repair Every year Ramadan comes with a different flavour. Although you are fasting in Ramadan but you can still taste its sweetness. It is a favour from Allah which He never gave...
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Boosting spiritual immunity and strengthening your defences
Managing the Fear Factor Fear is everywhere. Fear is also a striking feature of two battles in Islamic history – the Battle of Uhud and the Battle of Al Khandaq (the ditch). In the...
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Taking advantage of 5 before its too late
Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Take advantage of five before five: 1-your youth before your old age, 2-your...
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Coming soon… Ramadan. Are you ready? Making the most of Sha’ban
Once Sha’ban is here, the countdown to Ramadan has truly started. The Prophet (peace be on him) used to fast regularly throughout the year, but it was in the month preceding it, Sha’ban, when...
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Spring clean your life – Part III
How to simplify your life and prioritise it – Part III عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ مَا شَبِعَ آلُ مُحَمَّدٍ صلى الله عليه وسلم مُنْذُ قَدِمَ الْمَدِينَةَ مِنْ طَعَامِ بُرٍّ ثَلاَثَ لَيَالٍ تِبَاعًا حَتَّى قُبِضَ...
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Spring clean your life – Part II
How to simplify your life and prioritise it – Part II Don’t make your concern dunya There are many hadith warning us about dunya. Abu Sa’id al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported...
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Spring clean your life
How to simplify your life and prioritise – Part 1 Nothing happens but by the will of Allah. And everything good comes from Allah Almighty. Today our situation reminds me of the financial crisis...
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7 tools to fix your relationship with Allah
In his book, Adab an Nufus, Imam al Muhasibi (d.243H) writes on different topics related to the control of the nafs, the lower self, and its cravings, urges and desires. How to improve...
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The Dunya Delusion
Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, Whoever recites Surat al-Kahf on Friday will have a light between this Friday and the next. (Al-Bayhaqi and...
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The paradox: you become strong when you admit you are weak
We are still in isolation, still trying our best to keep safe. Whatever happens, we know that it is what Allah Almighty destined for us. All we can do is be careful: not be...
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