The believer is a mirror to his brother
The mirror of the believer I love this hadith, it is so beautiful and fascinating. Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) said:...
The mirror of the believer I love this hadith, it is so beautiful and fascinating. Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) said:...
Allah Almighty said in the Quran: And to Allah belongs the east and the west. So wherever you turn, there is the Face of Allah. Indeed, Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing. (2:115) Islam...
Ibn ’Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) said: He who imitates any people is considered to be one of them. (Abu Dawud and...
Extreme fear There are many lessons we can learn from different stories in the Quran about handling fear and anxiety. All of us experience moments and periods of overwhelming fear, when we do not...
Women may pierce their ears In general women have had their ears pierced throughout history and throughout the world. This is permissible. However, multiple ear piercings would require the consent of the husband as...
Surah Hadid: Reflecting the beautiful meanings of a beautiful Surah In the beautiful surah, Surat Hadid, Allah Almighty says: He is the First and the Last, and the Manifest and the Hidden, and He...
A Capitol Disaster Todays reflection is about reckless leaders. It is very topical due to the violence that took place when the Capitol in the US was stormed on Wednesday by right-wing insurgents. In...
The New Year begins Today is a new day: it’s like a blank page, a new chapter. We decide what to write on it. We have a new day; we have a new year....
Lessons from a remarkable person and a remarkable life As Muslims we find meaning in the Quran. When we reflect on the meaning of life, our lives and our purpose, we look to the...
I would like to make a comparison between what Allah Almighty sent Eesa and what Allah sent Muhammad (peace be on them). Servants of Allah When Allah Almighty talked about the miraculous birth of...
The best and the worst leaders In a beautiful hadith, narrated by ‘Auf b. Malik, who embraced Islam after the Treaty of Hudabiya, the Prophet (peace be on him) taught us who are the...
Are mortgages halal? In Islam usury is clearly forbidden. It is a major sin and is one of the seven gravest ones. Those who commit it are considered as waging war against Allah Almighty...
What is the definition of zina? Zina is illicit sexual intercourse – having sex with someone you are not married to. We have been warned about zina in many narrations in the hadith and...
Equality for women’s pay Where does Islam stand on women’s place in society? Is she allowed to have equal pay and be in positions of leadership? I wonder why people separate women from society...
How to identify Mr or Miss Right It can be very complicated trying to find the right person to marry. Even more so if you are idealistic about it. If you are realistic, it...
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