Block the 3 windows of Shaytan
Getting a grip on Anger, Fear and Sadness Is shaytan more powerful than us or not? Shaytan has the ability to disappear, but you don’t. He can take different shapes but you can’t. He...
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Hajj reflections 6 – Day of Arafah
The Day of Gathering Stopping (wuquf) at Arafah is a crucial part of Hajj. Hajj is not accepted if this part was missed. It is one of the 3 pillars or fards of Hajj....
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Hajj Reflections 4 – transformation and tests
Transformation Hajj is not a tick box exercise. Allah Almighty uses Hajj as training for us to change our bad habits. It’s not about ticking off tawaf and sa’ee and standing in Arafat. These are...
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Hajj Reflections 2 – on Ihram, Tawaf and Saee
Spiritual dimension of Ihram (over the dimension of desires) Hajj is a special journey to al-akhirah (the life Hereafter) just as salah is a journey to heavens. When performing Hajj it is as though you are going to al-akhirah and you never...
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Liars and oppressive leaders
Don’t side with liars In an authentic hadith, Khabbab bin Al-Aratt reported: I was sitting next to the door of the Prophet (peace be on him) and when he came out he said ‘Listen...
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Choosing a partner to the afterlife. Finding Mr or Miss Right
Understanding the deeper purpose of marriage and entering into it with the right partner Allah Almighty mentioned in Surah Nisa: But if you want to replace one wife with another and you have...
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How to be patient. 8 ways to improve your sabr
Sabr – An Active State Many people think that sabr is a passive state. Of waiting patiently. Sabr is more than this. Sabr is an active state. Sabr is a quality that grows with practice. ‘O...
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Relying on Allah
Trusting Allah Reliance on Allah is the core of imaan Allah Almighty loves those who rely on Him. He loves them because it is the core of our imaan. Our aim is to be connected...
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Fixing broken families – where are you on the tranquility-o-metre?
Love is the fortress for our children And among His signs that He created for you, from among yourselves mates, to dwell with them in tranquillity and He put love and mercy among...
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(2:286) Why is my life so difficult?
The Wisdom Your Difficulties in Life Why are we tested? Why me? What did I do to deserve this? The Messenger has believed in what has been revealed to him from his Lord, and...
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Adam’s Rib – Resolving conflicts with kindness
Turn differences to strengths The Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) said: ‘Treat women kindly. Woman has been created from a rib and the most bent part of the rib is the uppermost. If...
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Free will, guidance and destiny explained
Is guidance restricted? Indeed, those who have believed then disbelieved, then believed, then disbelieved, and then increased in disbelief – never will Allah forgive them, nor will He guide them to a way....
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(4:135) The main four reasons you fail to be just
O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for Allah, even if it be against yourselves or parents and relatives. Whether one is rich or poor, Allah is more worthy...
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The low down on gossiping, gatherings and secrets between spouses
Why husbands and wives need to keep their private lives private It is quite common in our community, among our neighbours, friends, and colleagues to get together and discuss others in gossip sessions....
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8 Reflections on Ramadan
My reflections on the social and spiritual dimensions of Ramadan and Eid Every year I have some reflections on Ramadan and these reflections keep changing. They constantly change because these reflections are connected to...
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