How important is it to fix your tajweed (recitation of the Quran)?
What is Tajweed? The word Tajweed linguistically means proficiency or doing something well. It comes from the same root letters as the word Jayyid, which means good. In order to recite the Quran correctly,...
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Exemplify the qualities of the inhabitants of Paradise
Allah Almighty says; As for those who believe and do good deeds, and humble themselves before their Lord—these are the inhabitants of Paradise, where they will abide forever. Hud: 23 The word ‘akhbatu’ (humble)...
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Believe and do good deeds
Allah Almighty says; Unquestionably, the awliya’ (those close to Allah) there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve Those who believed and were fearing Allah For them are good tidings...
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Engage your heart
Prophet Yunus (peace be upon him) was locked down in the belly of the whale and we too have been stuck in lockdown, but insha’Allah, Allah will release us soon. Like Yunus, Prophet...
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Be prepared to meet Allah
Allah Almighty says ; “Indeed, those who do not expect the meeting with Us and are satisfied with the life of this world and feel secure therein and those who are heedless of Our...
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Who was Abu Talha (may Allah be pleased with him)?
The Inspiring Companions Series It was narrated from Abdullah bin Abi Talha, from his father, that: The Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) came one day with a cheerful expression on his face,...
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How to unblock your troubles
These days we have a lot of suffering – many people are struggling and many are in financial need. You yourself may be finding it hard on many levels, emotionally, physically or mentally. When...
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Why is alcohol prohibited in Islam? (part 2)
Alcohol clouds the brain Allah Almighty called alcohol Khamr (intoxicant) in Surat un-Maidah from ‘cover’. Khimar means head cover*. Therefore khamra is something which covers, clouds and befuddles the brain. When someone is intoxicated they...
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Why do we send salah (supplication) and salam (blessings) on the Prophet (peace be on him)?
It was narrated from Abdullah bin Abi Talha, from his father, that: The Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) came one day with a cheerful expression on his face, and we said: ‘We...
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A letter to my friend. Part 4: Knowing Allah
Keep the remembrance of Allah at all times Make Allah your only concern Imam Al-Muhasibi continues. Do not dismiss the remembrance of Allah, keep His Dhikr at all times, be engaged with the remembrance...
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A letter to my friend. Part 3: De-clutter your heart
Look after your heart Look after your Dameer (heart) and your intention. Purify your heart, clean it and declutter it. Untie the knots in your heart. Make your heart sound until it becomes pure,...
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A letter to my friend. Part 2: Taking stock of time and activities
Take stock of your time and activities Imam Al-Muhasibi wrote a letter to his friend offering some...
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A letter to my friend. Part 1: The 7 traits of the successful believer
Imam Al-Muhasibi wrote a letter to his friend offering some advice. We have mentioned before that Imam...
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Where does it say that alcohol is prohibited in the Quran (part 1)
The prohibition of alcohol was introduced gradually. It happened in stages. This is gradualism. As Islam was revealed over 23 years, the dos and dont’s were not delivered in a single complete package as...
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