FREE FROM THE BLAMES

In the Name of Allāh. Verily, the clarity and beauty of Islām reveal its teachings about marriage, emphasizing that ‘forced marriage’ has no place within it. In Islām, marriage is a significant act; considered an act of worship, a Sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ), a blessed symbol of love, a means of safeguarding chastity, and…

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SEEKING SAFETY FROM HELL

In the Name of Allāh. Indeed, to avoid the dangers of life, we take immediate measures to ensure our safety. Whether it’s avoiding a business deal gone wrong, dodging a speeding car coming towards one, or confirming that an aircraft is fit to fly, we seek to avoid harm at all costs. Excellent! This is…

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ONLY IF YOU GIVE THANKS

In the Name of Allāh. We have been wonderfully created, with our body parts appropriately positioned. Furthermore, we are endowed with numerous advantages. Can you imagine walking around without clothing? Consider the fact that you can sleep peacefully while many others cannot. Although some people may struggle to eat due to poverty or illness, you…

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THE DANGERS OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY

In the Name of Allāh. Indeed, supplicating to Allāh is an avowal of one’s helplessness. It’s a call addressed from an inferior to the Superior, Whose Power surpasses that of the caller, having the belief that nothing in the entire universe is beyond His Control. However, there exist rebellious men of authority who are too…

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WHAT IS DEARER TO YOU?

In the Name of Allāh. To sincerely love Allāh and His Messenger (ﷺ) means to love what they love and detest what they detest. All Muslims must maintain love for (i.e., make dearer) Allāh and His Messenger (ﷺ) above all else. However, some individuals, caught up in their desires, may find themselves lured by Shayṭān‘s…

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WHEN YOU ARE DIFFERENT

In the Name of Allāh. The Jews learned about the truth through the Tawrah but didn’t understand it nor abide by it. They choose knowledge but act in opposition to the knowledge gained, and thus earn Allāh’s Anger. Allāh likens them to donkeys. What benefits are books carried by a donkey to it? Allāh says:…

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FROM OPPRESSION TO PROTECTION

In the Name of Allāh. As Islām empowers Muslim women by freeing them from sexual exploitation and human degradation, especially through the use of the Ḥijāb to shield their beauty from non-Maḥram men, those lacking moral integrity often oppose it with stereotypical arguments, claiming it confines and denies them their rights. What a narrow-minded perspective!…

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THE TEARS OF ‘ABDUR-RAḤMĀN

In the Name of Allāh. Let’s reflect upon the piety of ‘Abdur-Raḥmān Ibn ‘Awf (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu), a Ṣaḥābi (companion) of the Prophet (ﷺ) whose faith and devotion shine like a beacon in the darkness of ignorance. Despite his great wealth and noble status such as being one of the ‘Asharah al-Mubashsharūn, ‘Abdur-Raḥmān was never arrogant,…

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THE BEACON OF MODESTY

In the Name of Allāh. In a world increasingly dominated by immodesty, where temptation lies around every corner and the definition of chastity seems distorted, a Muslim woman must remain resolute, acting as a pillar of virtue and faith. Just as Muslim men are commanded to lower their gaze and steer clear of forbidden actions,…

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