The end of another year… Time to reflect and renew your intentions and goals
The end of another year It has been another challenging year globally, for the environment, for families communities and individuals. This year we lost many blessed souls and personally I lost my dear father....
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Be inspired. Lessons from the life of Maryam, mother of Jesus
Muslims regard Mary as one of the best women who ever lived. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “The chief of the women of paradise are four: Maryam, the daughter of Imran, Fatima,...
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Jesus (Eesa) in Islam
An honoured Prophet (peace be on him) It is a great honour to talk about righteous people, let alone prophets and messengers, so it is an even greater honour to talk about one of...
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How did the Prophet Muhammad deal with those who made mistakes?
A mercy to the world Alhamdullilah, Allah Almighty sent Muhammad (peace be upon him); a mercy for all mankind; a mercy for the worlds. Today I will be focusing on his mercy, his character...
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What is the protection against black magic (sihir)?
People ask me frequently what they can do because they believe they have been inflicted by black magic (sihir). In reality, it is not black magic in 99.9% of cases. I doubt we even...
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Ghazali on breaking free from anger
Emily Bronte, noted the damaging impact that anger can have on those around us, while being very self-destructive itself, in Wuthering Heights, she said: ‘Treachery and violence are spears pointed at both ends, they...
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Can you combine salah?
The default position is to pray at the prescribed time. This is because Allah commanded us to pray at designated times. He did not say that we could pray all our salah for one...
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Ghazali on the problems with praise
Imam Ghazali’s book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, ‘The Forty Principles of the Religion,’ which he wrote before his death, is a summary of Ihya Ulumuddin, and his life’s works and thoughts. In his chapter entitled Tazkiya...
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Ghazali on Joking. Laugh with others, not at them.
Can Muslims take a joke? Imam Ghazali’s book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, ‘The Forty Principles of the Religion,’ which he wrote before his death, is a summary of Ihya Ulumuddin, and his life’s...
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Pull back the moths from the flame
Abu Hurayrah reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Verily, the parable of myself and the people is that of a man who kindled a fire. When it lighted what...
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What duas can you recite for a good death?
There are various duas for a good end to one’s life. Ibn ‘Umar heard a man wishing for death, and said: Do not wish for death, for you will surely die; rather ask Allah...
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The Greatness of Muhammad (peace be on him)
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) was the final messenger and had the perfect character, and the perfect religion. Though there were messengers and prophets before him, Abu Sa’id reported that the Messenger...
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How do you give Dawah?
Our mission is to deliver the divine message. Not to convert people. Yet we have a common misconception that we can convert people to the truth. In fact, no one can convert people. Then,...
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Ghazali on arguing
Imam Ghazali’s book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, ‘The Forty Principles of the Religion,’ which he wrote before his death, is a summary of Ihya Ulumuddin, In his chapter entitled Tazkiya al Qulub, The...
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Why should our shuyukh be more in touch with our community and culture?
It is important for those teaching the deen to their community to be in touch with it. In fact, Allah Almighty talked about this openly in Surat Ibrahim when He said: ‘Wa ma ‘arsalna...
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