Never be afraid to tell the truth
Abu Saeed al-Khudri narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) said: “Do not let the fear of people prevent you from speaking the truth if you witness it, as it won’t...
Read More
Be careful what you pray for
Never make a bad dua The Prophet (peace be on him) was sent to make us become better people and as part of this he showed us how to deal with our anger. Anger...
Read More
Be ready for tomorrow
يَوْمَ يَجْمَعُ ٱللَّهُ ٱلرُّسُلَ فَيَقُولُ مَاذَآ أُجِبْتُمْ ۖ قَالُوا۟ لَا عِلْم لَنَآ ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ عَلَّٰام ٱلْغُيُوبِ the Day when Allah will assemble the messengers and say, ‘What was the response...
Read More
On the sad death of Shaykha Sahar Halabi (rahimahallah)
Yesterday we lost one of our great female scholars and da’ee in Lebanon, Shaykha Sahar Halabi (rahimahallah), who passed away on 8th September 2020. She was a very special person, who changed her reality...
Read More
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....
Read More
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...
Read More
‘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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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,...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More