Why Belief has to be Coupled with Thought Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the day and the night are evidence (of the existence of God) for people of reason. It is these who remember God while standing, sitting, or resting on their sides and who think…
The Three Greatest Blessings on Earth How often are we waiting for just one thing to happen in order to reach a state of contment? The ‘If only I had…then everything would be perfect’ feeling Yet one simple hadith sums up everything that is perfect for us Right Now, and short du’a specifies the Two…
What Suffering Reveals about Us and the Ummah How Tribulations Reveal Quality In surah Ahzab Allah Almighty said: O you who have believed, remember the favour of Allah upon you when armies came to [attack] you and We sent upon them a wind and armies [of angels] you did not see. And ever is…
Navigating the Deceitful Years The Prophet (peace be on him) said, ‘Before the Hour comes, there will be years of deceit, in which a truthful person will be disbelieved and a liar will be believed; and the insignificant will have a say’. (Ahmad)* The signs of the Day of Judgement are mentioned in countless verses…
The Virus The Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) said, “Shall I tell you about the best of you?” They said, “Of course, O Messenger of Allah.” The Prophet (peace be on him) said, “The best of you are those who, when they are seen, inspire others to remember Allah Almighty.” The Prophet Muhammad (peace…
A Question of Murder When Musa said to his people, “Allah commands you to slaughter a cow”, they said, “Are you making fun of us?” He said, “I seek refuge with Allah from being one of the ignorant.” (67) They said, “Pray for us to your Lord that He makes it clear to us what…
The Essence of Eid al Adha Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: When the Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) came to Medina, the people had two days on which they engaged in games. He asked: What are these two days (what is their significance)? They said: We used to…
What is Special about the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah? Fast Track Good Deeds It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) said: The ages of (the people in) my nation will be between sixty and seventy, and few of them will exceed that.(Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah)….
The Gratitude Mindset When Musa sought water for his people, We said, “Strike the rock with your staff,” And twelve springs gushed forth from it. Each group of people came to know their drinking place. “Eat and drink of what Allah has provided, and do not go about the earth spreading disorder.” And when you…
The Battle between Self Interest and Truth And remember We said: “Enter this town and eat of the plenty therein as ye wish; but enter the gate with humility, in posture and in words, and We shall forgive you your faults and increase (the portion of) those who do good.” (58) But the transgressors changed…
Review Time – Where Do You Stand? O you who have believed, be conscious of Allah. And let every soul see what it has sent forth for tomorrow – and be conscious of Allah. Indeed, Allah is aware of what you do. (59:18) Allah Almighty is talking about the concept of time in this…
Spending Wisely – Avoid the Mania Spending without Extravagance In Surah Furqan, Allah Almighty describes ibadur Rahman (the obedient servants) of Allah Almighty. Amongst their attributes, He mentions that they do not overspend and they do not act with stinginess, but they take a moderate way between them. And [they are] those who, when they…
More Lessons from Bani Israel And when We appointed forty nights for Musa, then you took the calf (as God) thereafter, and you were unjust. (51) Yet We pardoned you, even after that, so that you may show gratitude. (52) Then We gave Musa the Book and the Criterion (of right and wrong), so that…
The Importance of Aiming High ‘Indeed, We have made that which is on the earth adornment for it that We may test them [as to] which of them is best in deed.’ (18:7) What is zeenah? We recite surah Kahf every Friday. And in this surah, Allah Almighty says we have made what is…
What is Fitnah and What can I do to Protect Myself from It? We hear the word all the time. But what is the definition of fitnah, what fitnahs are we not aware of? And what did Allah the Almighty give us to save us from it? Once Umar bin Khattab asked a question: ‘Who…