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: “The likeness of those who were entrusted with the (obligation of the) Tawrah (Torah) (i.e.

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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!

Oh! As if we don’t know history. Before the advent of Islām, the status …

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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, proud, and never forgot the sacrifices of those who had gone before …

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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, Muslim women are given the same directive. Allāh states: “And tell the believing women to

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A FUNDAMENTAL DUTY!

In the Name of Allāh.

The Muslim parents are given the duty of raising their children in the Way of Allāh. Part of that duty is to bring them up to love Allāh and His Messenger (ﷺ), love the Islāmic teachings, and be better Muslims. This duty is what all parents (or guardians) should take very seriously.

Allāh says (in Sūrah At-Taḥrīm [66] verse 6): “O you who believe! Ward

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