Muharram and worshipping in times of trial
The Islamic calendar begins and ends with a sacred month. It ends with Dhul Hijjah and begins with Muharram. The best days to fast after Ramadan are in Muharram Muharram is a special month....
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What duas are there for sadness?
There are times when we feel down. There were times when the prophets were scared and distressed and felt sorrow. Throughout the Quran there are ayahs of consolation and hope. Acknowledge your situation In...
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‘la ilaha illa allah’ – The deleter of sins
Making knowledge accessible is an art Islam is more than five pillars, but they do give a good overview of the religion. These five pillars are a good example of how the Prophet (peace...
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Desire and work for the Hereafter
Allah Almighty says; Whoever should desire the immediate life – We hasten for him from it what We will to whom We intend. Then We have made for him Hell, which he will [enter...
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Do not sacrifice your akhirah for a deal
In Surat al Isra, Allah Almighty says: Whoever desires the immediate benefits from life, We expedite for him what We decide to give him, to whomever We desire. Then We assign Jahannam for him,...
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The virtues of La iIaha illa Allah
The main pillars of Islam, imaan and ihsan are outlined in the famous Hadith of Jibril, which everyone should memorise. Some scholars say it is like the Fatiha to the Quran. It is the...
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Be fearful of a day when you shall return to Allah
Allah Almighty says; On the Day when every soul will come pleading for itself, and every soul will be paid in full for what it has done, and they will not be wronged. An-Nahl:111...
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All about the awliya’ (part 2)
General wilayah General wilayah is the closeness to Allah of anyone who always prays on time. He is among the awliya‘ (those close to Allah). This is known as general wilayah. This is a...
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All about the awliya’ (part 1)
Abu Hurairah May Allah be pleased with him reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: قَالَ اللَّهَ تعالى:”مَنْ عَادَى لِي وَلِيًّا فَقَدْ آذَنْتُهُ بِالْحَرْبِ وَمَا تَقَرَّبَ إِلَيَّ عَبْدِي بِشَيْءٍ أَحَبَّ إِلَيَّ...
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Embody justice, goodness and generosity to others
Allah Almighty says, God commands justice, and goodness, and generosity towards relatives. And He forbids immorality, and injustice, and oppression. He advises you, so that you may take heed. An-Nahl:90 This particular verse, Abdullah...
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The pitfalls of saying ‘walahi’, and not paying your employees their full wage
On the authority of Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him), the Prophet (peace be upon him) said that the Allah Almighty said: I am the adversary of three people on the Day...
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Fighting corruption
Shariah has three objectives. It came to reform the individual, society and the system. In order to have a functional society and functional relationships we need to focus on these three. Allah said in...
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Why did Allah not grant the dua of the Prophet (peace be on him) for his ummah to be united?
On the authority of Sa’d bin Abi Waqqas (may Allah be pleased with him) that one day Allah’s Messenger (peace be on him) came from Al-‘Aliyah: a high place in Madinah. He passed by...
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Show gratitude to Allah for all of His favours
Allah Almighty says, Whatever blessing you have is from God. And when harm touches you, it is to Him that you groan. An-Nahl:53 In this verse we see Allah Almighty is confirming the obvious...
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Can you hold a khatam for the deceased? Should you mark death anniversaries? Can you attend non-Muslim funerals?
Can you hold a Khatam al Quran or recite the Quran for the deceased Widespread practice The practice of holding khatams is so widespread in the community. Probably more than 80 percent of people...
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