UNDOING SHAYṬĀN’S KNOTS

In the Name of Allāh. Verily, while some of us already know how powerful and important standing for the night prayer (Qiyām al-Layl or Tahajjud) is, many still don’t. The benefits of Qiyām al-Layl are: It’s a means of entering Jannah, a sign of sincerity, and it also reveals the hypocrisy of people because a…

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THEY PRAY AND SPEND

In the Name of Allāh. When it comes to strengthening one’s faith and encouraging oneself to carry out good deeds, then Qiyām al-Layl is very important. Many texts of the Qur’ān and Ḥadīth underscore this and speak of its high status and great reward. Allāh describes the Muttaqūn in Sūrah Adh-Dhariyāt (51) Verse 17: كَانُوا…

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IN THE FACE OF TEMPTATION

In the Name of Allāh. Aren’t you surprised at how the criminals dance upon the precipice of Hellfire? The glittering jewels of fame and fortune shall not save them from the flames. The seductive allure of sin shall be their undoing. They will huff and puff and hop and pop in the depths of darkness….

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TAKING THE BLESSINGS

In the Name of Allāh. Oh, the immeasurable blessing of Islām! Indeed, it showers us with plentiful opportunities for good deeds, and the reward for such acts is beyond our wildest dreams. Take Jumu’ah, for instance, the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever bathes, then comes to Jumu’ah, then prays whatever was written for him, then…

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THE BEAUTY OF ISLĀM

In the Name of Allāh. Oh, the sublime beauty of Islām! It stands out amongst all the acclaimed religions, not bound to a place, person, or language. Islām, the only divine religion is given its name and directly connected to the One and Only True God, Allāh – the Lord of the Majestic Throne, the…

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THE TRANSIENCE OF LIFE

In the Name of Allāh. I hope this serves as a sobering reminder for us all as we reflect upon the fate of those who came before us. They amassed great wealth, built sprawling cities, and thought themselves invincible, only to be reduced to a mere whisper in the annals of history. Allāh, the All-Knowing,…

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ALLĀH’S ADVICE FOR SUCCESS

In the Name of Allāh. Can you imagine Allāh, the Lord of the universe, giving us a surefire way to succeed in this life and the next? Allāh, in His Infinite Love and Mercy, has given us the keys to His Forgiveness and Guidance, and shown us the way to Paradise. In His Words, He…

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THE SLY ENEMY OF MANKIND

Today, let’s talk about Shayṭān, the cunning foe of mankind. Allāh tells us: “Verily, Shayṭān is to man an open enemy!” [Sūrah Yūsuf (12): 5] Know that Shayṭān is like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, always seeking to deceive us. He’s so cunning and relentless in his plots against us. With his whispers, Shayṭān leads…

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