REQUESTED AND GOTTEN

In the Name of Allāh.

If the sagas of his bravery were to be told in detail, absolutely we can’t come to an end in a day. However, let’s converse about him briefly. He is an Ansari from Banu Khazraj, and a brother to an outstanding companion known as Anas Ibn Malik (RadiyaLlāhu Anhu). He is Al-Baraa Ibn Malik (RadiyaLlāhu ‘Anhu). During the reign of …

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RIGHT IS NOT FREEDOM

In the Name of Allāh.

The fact is, there is no compulsion in life. You have choices – do as you like regarding religion, ideology, lifestyle, dressing, etc. Yes! You have the right to accept the truth (submit, determine and govern your life in the right way) or just decide to be rebellious and give no damn. Beautifully, it’s Allāh that first gives that right (before the so-called human rights …

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THE INHERENT BOONS

In the Name of Allāh.

Undoubtedly, all praises are due to Allāh; the Giver of goodness. Alḥamdulillāh, it’s Friday! Verily, the Muslims are promised a great reward when they attend Jumu’ah prayer and listen to the Khutbah (Friday sermon) – listen to it silently, do not jump over people’s shoulders, and do not hurt or disturb others.

As reported by Abu Dāwūd (Raḥimahullāh) in his Sunan, …

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A CLOSE WATCH AT

In the Name of Allāh.

It’s indeed part of righteousness and resourcefulness to teach our children “Home Management” particularly thru (our) good conducts because they diametrically learn from us. Let the children see that we give respect, love, care and attention to each other. They will thus switch on planning on how to correspondingly manage their homes well (especially treating their spouses nicely) when they eventually get married. That, we …

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WHAT IS SHARĪ’AH?

In the Name of Allāh.

When Sharī’ah (Islāmic Jurisprudence) is mentioned today, there is this preconceived notion by non-Muslims (even some Muslims); that it’s about killing, cutting hands, stoning, and terrorism. But, this is not true! That’s the propaganda of the West.

Islām is a religion whose Jurisprudence’s higher objectives always aim at the promotion of common goals and benefits and the prevention of harm. There is this awesome quote …

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