How did the Prophet Muhammad deal with those who made mistakes?
A mercy to the world Alhamdullilah, Allah Almighty sent Muhammad (peace be upon him); a mercy for all mankind; a mercy for the worlds. Today I will be focusing on his mercy, his character...
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What is the protection against black magic (sihir)?
People ask me frequently what they can do because they believe they have been inflicted by black magic (sihir). In reality, it is not black magic in 99.9% of cases. I doubt we even...
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Ghazali on breaking free from anger
Emily Bronte, noted the damaging impact that anger can have on those around us, while being very self-destructive itself, in Wuthering Heights, she said: ‘Treachery and violence are spears pointed at both ends, they...
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Ghazali on the problems with praise
Imam Ghazali’s book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, ‘The Forty Principles of the Religion,’ which he wrote before his death, is a summary of Ihya Ulumuddin, and his life’s works and thoughts. In his chapter entitled Tazkiya...
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Ghazali on Joking. Laugh with others, not at them.
Can Muslims take a joke? Imam Ghazali’s book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, ‘The Forty Principles of the Religion,’ which he wrote before his death, is a summary of Ihya Ulumuddin, and his life’s...
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Pull back the moths from the flame
Abu Hurayrah reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Verily, the parable of myself and the people is that of a man who kindled a fire. When it lighted what...
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The Greatness of Muhammad (peace be on him)
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) was the final messenger and had the perfect character, and the perfect religion. Though there were messengers and prophets before him, Abu Sa’id reported that the Messenger...
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Ghazali on arguing
Imam Ghazali’s book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, ‘The Forty Principles of the Religion,’ which he wrote before his death, is a summary of Ihya Ulumuddin, In his chapter entitled Tazkiya al Qulub, The...
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Ghazali on Backbiting – why people do it, when you can do it, how to stop doing it
Imam Ghazali’s book Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, The 40 Principles of the Faith is a summary of his great work, Ihya Ulumuddin which he wrote before he died. In the chapter on the...
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Ghazali on speaking and lies
Imam Ghazali’s book Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, The 40 Principles of the Faith is a summary of his great work, Ihya Ulumuddin. In his chapter on the purification of the heart, he explores...
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Racism and Islamphobia – the tip of an ugly iceberg
Racism and Islamphobia are not acceptable today. There were not acceptable yesterday and will not be acceptable tomorrow. Nike has joined Tetley, Yorkshire Tea and other sponsors in dropping Yorkshire Cricket Club which plays...
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The lasting miracle of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him): His character
Muhammad (peace be on him) We do not only celebrate the birthday of the Prophet (peace be on him) in Rabbi al Awwal, although according to the most authentic narrations he was born on...
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Al Ghazali on the 7 benefits of feeling hungry
In Imam Ghazali’s book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, The Forty Principles of the Religion, which is a summary of his great work, Ihya Ulum ad-Din, he talks about how to purify the heart...
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Ghazali on purity
Imam Ghazali’s Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, The Forty Principles of the Religion, which he wrote before his death is a summary of his life’s works and thoughts, and his major work, the lengthy...
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Culture vs Islam (urdu)
Download this FREE resource in URDU here: A clear guide by Shaykh Haytham Tamim. Answers to important questions which influence how we conduct the most significant rituals in our lives – our births, marriages...
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