Honey or poison. How words are either for you or against you
How to avoid backbiting What you choose to say is either for you or against you. It can be honey or poison. Bitter or sweet. Words can deliver good news and the truth. But...
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Biting your tongue. Easier said than done
The Art of Silence The Prophet (peace be on him) said: Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day let him say something good or let him be silent. (Bukhari) What we say is...
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The Guide to Contentment
Qana’a in Arabic is contentment. Being content is important. Abu Hurayra narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: ‘Be satisfied with what Allah has alloted for you and you shall...
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Spending vs saving – the concept of wealth in Islam
Allah Almighty says in Surah Duha: ‘Of the favours of your Lord, proclaim them.’ (93:11) This means to show what Allah has given to you, not hide it away. This does not mean Allah...
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Defending the Uighurs in China
The right to life and religion ۞ وَلَقَدْ كَرَّمْنَا بَنِي آدَمَ وَحَمَلْنَاهُمْ فِي الْبَرِّ وَالْبَحْرِ وَرَزَقْنَاهُم مِّنَ الطَّيِّبَاتِ وَفَضَّلْنَاهُمْ عَلَىٰ كَثِيرٍ مِّمَّنْ خَلَقْنَا تَفْضِيلًا ‘We have honored the Children of Adam, and carried them...
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Lift your spirits by connecting with Allah
And whoever turns away from My remembrance – indeed, he will have a depressed life, and We will gather him on the Day of Resurrection blind. He will say, ‘My Lord, why have you...
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Vile leaders: Signs before the arrival of Dajjal
Before the appearance of Dajjal we were told that we would endure years of betrayal: There will come to the people, years of treachery, when the liar will be regarded as honest, and the...
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Voting is an amanah. Not voting is siding with evil
Apathy is not an option We made what is upon the earth an ornament for it, to test them as to which of them is best in conduct. (18:7) All aspects of life...
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How to be your best self
Definition of yateem The Prophet (peace be on him) was born in Makkah. His father passed away when he was young and after a few years his mother passed away. He was therefore an...
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Lessons from Jibril
In one of the most seminal hadith, Abu Hurairah narrated: One day while the Prophet (ﷺ) was sitting in the company of some people, (The angel) Jibril came and asked, ‘What is imaan (faith)?’...
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Be ambassadors for the Prophet (peace be on him)
The common factor when we gather to celebrate the life of the Prophet (peace be on him) is our love for him. Whatever we do, intention is crucial, inamal amalu bin niyyat: Actions are...
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How being cheerful is continuing the miracle of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him)
The Character of The Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon Him) Praying for the best character One of the opening supplications in Salah before reciting Al-Fatiha is: اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي لأَحْسَنِ الأَعْمَالِ وَأَحْسَنِ الأَخْلاَقِ لاَ...
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Gaining closeness to Allah through 4 motivating factors
The one who loves Allah Almighty, he competes in doing whatever that brings him closer (qurba) to Allah Almighty. What is qurbah The word qurb meaning bringing near appears in multiples forms 96 times...
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What is yaqeen? And how can you increase it?
The main principles in Islam: Certainty (part 3) What is yaqeen What is yaqeen? Yaqeen is being certain that Allah Almighty is in control of everything. Certainty is one of the main principles of...
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The Main Principles of Islam
Throughout my studies of Shariah, over 30 years now, we keep referring to the general principles of Islam. The general principles are an expression that is referred to widely by my shuyukh teachers, their...
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