OF THE WRETCHED

In the Name of Allāh. Praise be to Allāh, Who gives strength to our body, returns our souls, and allows us to always remember Him. Alḥamdulillāh! As recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever tells of a dream that he did not see will be commanded (on the Day of Resurrection) to tie…

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SPEAKING IN GOD’S NAME

In the Name of Allāh. I have passed by places and heard the acclaimed men of God speaking in God’s Name with no authority whatsoever. However, it’s pathetic that we now have some Muslims following suit. They wrongly speak with authority, misinterpret textual evidence and mislead people from the straight Path in the name of…

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OVERTAKEN BY TIME

In the Name of Allāh. O, People! Think of those before you (especially the transgressors of them). Where are those who possessed great luxuries, cities and unlawfully amassed public funds? Where are they today? Allāh says (in Surah Maryam [19] verse 98): “And how many have We destroyed before them of generations? Can you find…

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TO HIM IS POWER

In the Name of Allāh. It marvels me when a person behaves like he’s self-sufficient. Oh-no! He’s absolutely weak and in dire need of Allāh’s Help. Allāh says (in Surah Ar-Rahman [55] verse 29): “Whosoever is in the heavens and on earth begs of Him (its needs from Him). Every day He has a matter…

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YOU CARE FOR SUCCESS?

In the Name of Allāh. Imagine the Master telling His slaves the way to succeed. Sincerely, we need to fathom that Allāh loves us. I mean, knowing His Advice on simple steps in becoming successful. Isn’t that awesome?! Here is what I’m saying. Allāh says (in Surah As-Saff [61] verses 10-13): “O You who believe!…

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WHILST THEY WORSHIP CREATIONS

In the Name of Allāh. Whilst all other acclaimed religions are connected to people, places, or prophets (like Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, etc.), Islam stands out as the only divine religion given its name by Allāh and directly connected to Him – the Lord of the Majestic Throne. Allāh says (in Surah Al-‘Imran [3] verse…

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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!”…

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OF THEIR QUALITIES

In the Name of Allāh. As known, Khushū’ (humble reverence) is an integral aspect of Ṣalāt (prayer). It has to be present before it’s fully accepted by Allāh. Allāh says (in Sūrah 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…

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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…

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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….

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