The pursuit of knowledge
The Patience of Pious Predecessors in Seeking Knowledge Among my books, one which is very dear to me, is Safahat min sabr al-’Ulamaa by one of my late shuyukh Shaykh Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah...
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Zakat – A means of proof, purification and growth
We all know that zakat is the third pillar of Islam, after shahada and salah. Though we might think there are more verses on salah in the Quran, there are many more verses on...
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Glimpsing how the Prophet (peace be on him) prayed in private
There is a very sweet narration by Hudhaifah ibn al-Yaman which gives us beautiful insight into how the Prophet (peace be on him) prayed. We can glimpse the quality of his prayer. Hudhaifah tells...
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Inward and outward transformation – part II. The seeds of change
The cycle of corruption and correction Why did Allah Almighty send messengers and prophets? In the varied stories of the prophets, we see a pattern throughout time. We see the spread of corruption,...
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The transformative power of the Quran
The month of the Quran is Ramadan. Though the Quran is not exclusive to Ramadan. However we do increase our recitation during this month. Here are some of my reflections on The effect...
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Dissecting taqwa
In the beginning of Surah Baraqah Allah Almighty says beautifully: This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for the mutaqeen (those have taqwa) (2:2) The word mutaqeen has been...
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How strong is your shield?
Famously, the Prophet (peace be on him) called ‘Fasting a shield.’ The Prophet (peace be upon him) used the word ‘junna’ meaning shield, and then he explained how to practice this: ‘If one of...
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Inward and outward transformation. Part I
Change is particularly appropriate topic in Ramadan. May Allah make this month a month for change for ourselves, our families and our communities, so we become better. Apart from new year resolutions we have...
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Fasting is the key to control. Control is the key to closeness to Allah
Looking at life afresh Now that we have had our normal lifestyle taken away from us, and so many of our favours, they have become apparent to us. We realise what we should be...
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The Quran: the spirit of our life
Engaging the heart, the lips and the mind The month of the Quran As we are preparing for Ramadan, we all know that Ramadan is the month of the Qur’an, so we delve more...
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Ramadan in Lockdown
Time for repair Every year Ramadan comes with a different flavour. Although you are fasting in Ramadan but you can still taste its sweetness. It is a favour from Allah which He never gave...
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Boosting spiritual immunity and strengthening your defences
Managing the Fear Factor Fear is everywhere. Fear is also a striking feature of two battles in Islamic history – the Battle of Uhud and the Battle of Al Khandaq (the ditch). In the...
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Taking advantage of 5 before its too late
Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Take advantage of five before five: 1-your youth before your old age, 2-your...
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Coming soon… Ramadan. Are you ready? Making the most of Sha’ban
Once Sha’ban is here, the countdown to Ramadan has truly started. The Prophet (peace be on him) used to fast regularly throughout the year, but it was in the month preceding it, Sha’ban, when...
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Spring clean your life – Part III
How to simplify your life and prioritise it – Part III عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ مَا شَبِعَ آلُ مُحَمَّدٍ صلى الله عليه وسلم مُنْذُ قَدِمَ الْمَدِينَةَ مِنْ طَعَامِ بُرٍّ ثَلاَثَ لَيَالٍ تِبَاعًا حَتَّى قُبِضَ...
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