Delusion and distraction Allah Almighty has spoken about the dunya in many verses. In Surat al Fatir, He states: O mankind, indeed the promise of Allah is true, so let not the earlier Life deceive you, and let not the Deceiver deceive you regarding Allah. (35:5) The dunya is often described by Allah as a…
Chastity and honour is a huge and important topic. First, we will look at why we have prohibitions and boundaries in Islam. Why did Allah Almighty talk about chastity and honour in the Quran, and how did the Prophet (peace be upon him) apply these teachings? We will address the balance between desire and soul,…
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: عن أبي هُريرة رضي الله تعالى عنه قال: قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: “الْمُؤْمِنُ القَوِيُّ خَيْرٌ وَأَحَبُّ إلى اللهِ مِنَ المُؤْمِنِ الضَّعِيفِ، وفي كُلٍّ خَيْرٌ. احْرِصْ علَى ما يَنْفَعُكَ، وَاسْتَعِنْ باللَّهِ وَلَا تَعْجِزْ، وإنْ أَصَابَكَ شَيءٌ، فلا تَقُلْ: لو أَنِّي…
The exodus Musa (peace be upon him) received the permission to leave Egypt after Firaun refused to accept the truth that he was not a god, and that there is only one God. He refused to release Bani Isra’il from slavery, who had been abused for generations. Similarly the Prophet (peace be upon him) received…
The Prophet (peace be upon him) warned the ummah against one of the most dangerous threats to their deeds. قال رسول الله صلّى الله عليه وسلم: “إنَّ أخْوَفَ ما أخافُ عليكم الشِّركُ الأصْغَرُ، قالوا: وما الشِّركُ الأصْغَرُ يا رسولَ اللهِ؟ قال: الرِّياءُ؛ يقولُ اللهُ عزَّ وجلَّ لهم يومَ القِيامةِ إذا جُزِيَ الناسُ بأعمالِهم: اذْهَبوا إلى…
Islamic inheritance laws are not based on human judgement or personal preference—they are set by Allah in the Quran with wisdom, justice, and compassion. Once a person passes away, their estate must be divided according to the clear shares outlined in Surah An-Nisa (4:11–14). It is not permissible to alter these fixed portions or to…
Halal Earnings and Income – al kasb al halal Seeking an income is known in Arabic as الكسب (al-kasb), which literally means “earning.” From a Sharia perspective there are many aspects to earning such as how to earn a halal income and avoiding acquiring any wealth through haram means. The first scholar to write on…
There are multiple hadith regarding Surah Yaseen. Though there are different opinions on their levels of authenticity, the number of hadith on Surah Yaseen are evidence for its recommendation. In particular, in an authentic hadith, the Prophet (peace be on him) recommended reciting it when someone is dying. Ma’qil ibn Yasar (may Allah be pleased…
There are simple deeds that carry extraordinary rewards. One of these is performing the voluntary prayers that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) consistently prayed alongside the obligatory prayers. In a beautiful hadith, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever prays twelve rakahs in a day and night, a house will…
Throughout history, oppression has followed predictable patterns, and tyrants have repeated the same tactics to silence dissent and maintain their grip on power. The exchange between Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) and Firaun depicted in Surat Ash-Shu’ara, offers a blueprint of oppression that we still see being used today. Allah Almighty commanded Musa (peace…
It is recommended to pray Tahiyyatul Masjid (two rak’ahs to greet the mosque.) when you enter the mosque. Additionally it is recommended to pray Sunnah before Jumu’ah (either 2 or 4 rak’ahs). You may combine the intention of Tahiyyatul Masjid with the Sunnah ra’kahs. So if you pray 2 rak’ahs intending both Tahiyyatul Masjid and…
What to do if a salah has started when you arrive If someone joins the congregation after the salah has begun, they are considered a masbuq (a latecomer). If you arrive late, and the jama (congregation) has began to pray the salah, how do you join in? How you complete your salah depends on how…
Can you perform Umrah or Tawaf on behalf of someone else? Can you perform Umrah or Tawaf on behalf of a loved one who has passed away or someone unable to go themselves? The answer is: yes, you can. Here’s what you need to know. Performing Umrah for someone else (Umrah Badal) You can…
What did the Prophet (peace be upon him) fear the most for his Ummah? Imran bin Husayn (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: روى البزار والطبراني في المعجم الكبير عن عمران بن حصين رضي الله عنهما قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم…
Salah is a prescriptive form of worship. It is performed in accordance with the way the Prophet (peace be upon him) performed it. Based on the various hadith that recorded the way the Prophet (peace be upon him) sat during his salah, different schools of thought vary in their understanding. As all schools follow authentic…