Truth is a Choice. Not Choosing Truth has Immediate Consequences
Telling the Truth O you who believe! Fear Allah and be with those who are true (in word and deed). (9:119) Say, ‘Indeed, my Lord has guided me to a straight path – a...
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How to Receive the Light of Allah in Your Heart
Open the Curtains and Let Light of Allah in Your Heart The Light of Allah, when we receive it, has a profound effect on our hearts and on our life. What are the means...
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Fear in Islam: Deeds Alone are Not Sufficient to Earn Entry to Jannah (part 1)
Not Relying on Your Deeds as Your Ticket to Paradise There are 9 legitimate types of fear which Imam Muhasibi, the influential scholar from Basra renowned for his introspection, explored in his work on...
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The 3 Emotions that Constitute a Healthy Relationship with Allah
LOVE – HOPE – FEAR The formula to build a connection and healthy and balanced relationship with Allah Almighty is Love, Hope and Fear. All three components are required to grow spiritually. Fear There...
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The Right Way and the Wrong Way to Fear Allah
Good Fear and Bad Fear When we read this word khawf, we have a common conception or misconception about its meaning. Some of our construct of what khawf, especially with regards to the deen...
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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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