AN OPEN OPPONENT

In the Name of Allāh. Perfect praise is to Allāh and may His choicest Blessings be upon our Noble Prophet (ﷺ). Sometimes, we find it hard to identify an enemy (among humans). However, regarding Shaytan, Allāh makes it clear-cut.  He says (in Surah Yusuf [12] verse 5): “Verily, Shaytan is to man an open enemy!” […]

OF THEIR QUALITIES

In the Name of Allāh. As known, Khushoo’ (submissiveness) is an integral aspect of Salah (prayer). It has to be present before it’s fully accepted by Allāh. Allāh says (in Surah Al-Mumenoon [23] verses 1-2): “Successful indeed are the believers: Those who offer their prayers with Khushoo’ (solemnity and full submissiveness)…” So, is your heart inclined towards Allāh or the worldly things […]

ACCEPT HIS INVITATION

In the Name of Allāh. Ordinarily, we feel much exultant when invited by an influential person. But, the best Inviter (that one should feel happy to accept His Invitation) among all inviters is Allāh. Indeed, Allāh invites us. Thence, we should accept His Invitation and abandon all that can hinder us from answering Him. He […]

BLESSING IN DISGUISE

In the Name of Allāh. Sometimes, we whine (about Allāh) over the trials which hit us without understanding that, trial is a good thing (a blessing in disguise) if we can persevere it. As recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever Allāh wants good for, He puts them to test. […]