THROUGH HIS FAVOR

In the Name of Allāh. All praise and gratitude belong to Allāh for guiding us to Islām and illuminating our hearts with the radiance of His Guidance. Truly, there is no guidance apart from Him. He states: “Indeed Allāh conferred a great favor on the believers when He sent among them a Messenger (Muḥammad) from…

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GAIN AFTER PAIN

In the Name of Allāh. By the grace of the Lord of the Majestic Throne, we begin anew. Alḥamdulillāh for this blessing! What advice would you offer a woman who wakes up in the morning to find her husband declaring his rejection of Islām and embracing Christianity? Is mental gymnastics needed first? This leads us…

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DISCORDING THE BELIEVERS’ HEARTS

In the Name of Allāh. In matters of Mu’amalat (social transactions such as education, business, management, etc.), we consistently strive for a certain level of excellence. However, how committed are we to achieving excellence in our ‘Ibādat (worship), particularly in prayer? One significant factor that can aid us in achieving excellence in our prayers is…

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GIVING UP ARGUMENTS

In the Name of Allāh. It is critically important for us to follow the guidance of our beloved Prophet (ﷺ), particularly in today’s world of social media, where disputes and arguments seem to escalate rapidly. With everyone striving to prove their point, many arguments are often accompanied by insults, defamation, and falsehoods, merely to achieve…

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AT THE END OF THE MONTH (IV)

In the Name of Allāh. Who are the most undesirable women? The Prophet described: “The worst women of yours are those who display their beauty to strangers (Mutabarrijāt) and are arrogant, and they are hypocrites, NONE of them will enter Jannah EXCEPT the likes of red-legged crow (a rare bird), i.e., only a few.” [as-Sunan…

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THE END IS NEAR!

In the Name of Allāh. With only one Friday left until the completion of this blessed month of Ramaḍān 1446 A.H, a sense of unease settles on our faces. This could potentially be one’s last opportunity! Today, our Masajid overflow with worshippers as we gather to connect with Allāh. Oh, the magnificence of Ṣalāh Al-Jumu’ah…

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AT THE END OF THE MONTH (III)

In the Name of Allāh. Special appreciation goes to Allāh for the gift of Islām. This morning, let’s discuss ‘Eid. In Islām, there are only two yearly legislated celebrations: ‘Eid al-Fiṭr, which follows Ramaḍān, and ‘Eid al-Aḍḥa, celebrated after the rites of ‘Arafah. These events hold immense significance for Muslims, who should prioritize them over…

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AT THE END OF THE MONTH (II)

In the Name of Allāh. Following up on our previous discussion regarding Zakāt al-Fiṭr, it’s important to dispel the misconception that only specific foods given during the Prophet’s (ﷺ) time are permissible. The idea that foods like rice, beans, wheat, oats, corn, or other naturally storable items are unacceptable simply because they weren’t those specific…

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AT THE END OF THE MONTH (I)

In the Name of Allāh. As this year’s blessed month of Ramaḍān approaches its end, it is a commendable tradition to bid farewell to it with ‘Eid, which has three primary obligations: giving Zakāt al-Fiṭr, participating in Dhikr (which includes saying Takbīrat), and performing Ṣalāh Al-‘Eid. I will start with a discussion on Zakāt al-Fiṭr,…

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WE NEED TO SYNERGIZE!

In the Name of Allāh. One remarkable habit of highly effective individuals is SYNERGY. As Allāh states: “…Help you one another in Al-Birr and At-Taqwā (virtues, righteousness, and piety); but do not help one another in sins and transgression…” [Sūrah Al-Mā’idah (5): 2] The foundation of both religious and worldly prosperity lies in cooperation for…

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