A Leaf’s Tale
A Leaf’s Tale When a leaf falls As I was walking on one autumnal day, an old oak tree shed a leaf. The leaf caught my attention as it fell, just then, a gust of wind...
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Why is public interest a collective concern
Apathy is Not a Choice for the Muslim Ummah So often we believe it is enough to take care of our individual responsibilities and that what is happening at a social or political level...
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In Pursuit of Happiness
Everyone is in search of happiness… Where to find happiness? To find peace turn to your Lord, for He is the Source of peace, To find happiness, orientate yourself to your purpose. Happiness is...
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The Importance of Dhikr – The Mindful Muslim
The Benefits of Dhikr Simple dhikr is a powerful tool. Light on the tongue but heavy on the scales. My servant continues to draw near to Me with optional works so that I will love...
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(2:138) When Islam is like Oxygen in Your Life- the 7 benefits of dhikr
The Importance of Connecting with Allah The Benefits of Dhikr ‘We dye ourselves with the colouring of Allah! For who is better in colouring than Allah? We are to worship none but Him.’ (2:138)...
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Rooting Out Envy
Envy – the Destroyer of Contentment Ill effects of envy on society Envy is said to be the roots of many diseases of the heart, originally displayed by the accursed Shai’tan. It shows up...
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(2:134) What Have YOU Earned? How one generation impacts another
Keeping Track of Yourself Are we accountable for others’ mistakes? What have we earned? And what have we got to pass on? That was a nation which has passed on. It will have [the...
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(2:130-133) Sin, Submission and Succession
What Prevents Us from Submitting? And who would be averse to the religion of Abraham except one who makes a fool of himself. And We had chosen him in this world, and indeed he,...
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(2:125-9) Inspirational Leaders in Islam
Lessons from Ibrahim (peace be on him) And when We made the House a place of return for the people and security. And take, , from the standing place...
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Is Alcohol Haram in Islam?
What are the rulings about Alcohol in Islam? It is unthinkable for governments today to ban alcohol. The US tried it in the 1920s but found prohibition created a new wave of problems than...
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Five Ways to Improve Your Spiritual State
Boost Your Imaan How can we increase in our spiritual state? What are the keys to finding tranquility? What strengthens imaan? Here are five steps which will bring you closer to Allah when you...
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Be Wary of Those Who Distort the Truth
The Challenges that Face the Truth This knowledge will be carried by the trustworthy from each generation. They will expel from it the corruption of those who go beyond boundaries. The lies of...
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To Celebrate or Not to Celebrate? Milad un Nabi
Mawlid – Loving the Prophet (peace be on him) The birthday of the Prophet (peace be on him) manages to excite passionate opinions every year. It is something of a contentious topic. However...
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Here comes Black Friday – the Muslim’s Guide to Spending
Spending Wisely – Avoid the Mania Black Friday – Shopping Mania I have no problem with shopping per se. Islam has no problem with shopping, but do we really buy what we need? Or...
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(2:74) How to Soften the Heart
Healing the Diseases of the Heart What causes a heart to become hard? What are the consequences of a hard heart? And what are the remedies to soften the heart, revive it and bring...
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