Al Ghazali on the 7 benefits of feeling hungry
In Imam Ghazali’s book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, The Forty Principles of the Religion, which is a summary of his great work, Ihya Ulum ad-Din, he talks about how to purify the heart...
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Ghazali on purity
Imam Ghazali’s Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, The Forty Principles of the Religion, which he wrote before his death is a summary of his life’s works and thoughts, and his major work, the lengthy...
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Culture vs Islam (urdu)
Download this FREE resource in URDU here: A clear guide by Shaykh Haytham Tamim. Answers to important questions which influence how we conduct the most significant rituals in our lives – our births, marriages...
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Children in the mosque
Often elders who come in late to the mosque ask children and teens who are in the rows ahead to move to the back to make space for them. The children are often disappointed....
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Ghazali on how to organise your wird
In Imam Ghazali’s Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, The Forty Principles of the Religion, which is a summary of his great work, Ihya Ulum ad-Din, he talks about how to organise your daily wird....
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When you make room for others, Allah makes room for you
Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet of Allah (peace be upon him) said: ‘A man must not make another get up from his place and then occupy...
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The link between manners, moral values and feelings
Abdullah bin Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet of Allah (peace be upon him) said: إِذَا كُنْتُمْ ثَلاَثَةً فَلاَ يَتَنَاجَى اثْنَانِ دُونَ الثَّالِثِ، فَإِنَّهُ يُحْزِنُهُ ذَلِكَ. ‘When three of...
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Prophetic wisdom on the etiquettes of a group of three
Abdullah bin Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet of Allah (peace be upon him) said: إِذَا كُنْتُمْ ثَلاَثَةً فَلاَ يَتَنَاجَى اثْنَانِ دُونَ الثَّالِثِ، فَإِنَّهُ يُحْزِنُهُ ذَلِكَ. ‘When three of...
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Who can be called a kafir?
We hear the word kafir in the media all the time. What does the word kafir mean? Who can it be applied to? Kafara and satara are synonyms which mean to conceal or cover....
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Great Big Green Week
As it is Great Big Green week, I thought it is important to talk about the environment from an Islamic point of view. Allah Almighty said in the Quran that He placed man on...
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Ghazali’s third secret – control desire
Following the Sunnah In Imam Ghazali’s Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, The Forty Principles of the Religion, which is a summary of his great work, Ihya Ulum ad-Din, he has a chapter on Following...
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Is organ donation permitted in Islam?
I am frequently asked whether it is permissible to donate organs in Islam. The answer is that apart from certain restrictions, it is a matter of personal choice. What is organ donation? Organ donation...
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Ghazali on how to bring light to your heart. Tips on following the Sunnah
We are still reading from the book of Imam Ghazali Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, The Forty Principles of the Religion, which is a summary of his great work, Ihya Ulum ad-Din. In...
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White lies, big fat lies and hypocrisy – How Islam views nifaq
Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: ‘There are three signs of a hypocrite; when he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise,...
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How can you get your child to cooperate when they are fed up with your instructions?
Kindness and patience is paramount. Children respond to the tone of your voice. Your tone makes or breaks your communication. A harsh tone pushes the red button. It triggers a barrage of resentment. When...
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