Umm Affān

EMBRACING TRUE ISLĀMIC KNOWLEDGE

In the Name of Allāh. In the vast ocean of social media, the waves of falsehood and deception rise high, seeking to mislead and misguide those who tread its waters with ignorance and gullibility. Be not deceived by the glittering lure of the cyber Ummah, for not all knowledge is true, not all understanding is…

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NEIGHBORS IN ISLĀM

In the Name of Allāh. In Islām, the treatment of neighbors, regardless of their faith, is considered a fundamental aspect of good character and moral conduct. This concept is encapsulated in the phrase “Birr al-Jār,” which translates to “righteousness towards neighbor.” Imām Qurṭubī (Raḥimahullāh) said: “Kind treatment of neighbors is enjoined and is recommended, whether…

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THE CHIEF OF THE MARTYRS

In the Name of Allāh. After discussing Al-‘Abbās Ibn AbdulMuṭṭalib (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu), the Prophet (ﷺ)’s paternal uncle, let’s also talk about his second paternal uncle who witnessed Islām, embraced it, and became one of the companions. He is Abu ‘Umāra Ḥamzah Ibn ‘AbdulMuṭṭalib (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu). He was nicknamed “Sayyid Ash-Shuhadā’ (the Chief of the Martyrs)”…

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BREAKING FREE FROM DEBT

In the Name of Allāh. Despite the transience of this Dunyā (worldly life), we still see people who are ready to enjoy its pleasure with whatever it takes. Pathetically, they even go into debt – especially taking loans with Ribā (usury or interest). The perils of debt (called Dayn [دين] in Arabic) have been a…

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EXPLORING ALLĀH’S ATTRIBUTES

In the Name of Allāh. The mysteries of Allāh’s Divinity are indeed deep and profound, and we must approach them with humility and wisdom. There is a creedal issue that is really causing dissent: How can you say man speaks and Allāh also speaks? Isn’t that likening Allāh to man? Of course, it’s not! Allāh…

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ISLĀM REMAINS UNASSAILABLE

In the Name of Allāh. Alḥamdulillāh for the blessing of Islām. No one sincerely studies it except that he accepts it or at least attests to its truth. In the face of malicious lies and vile criticisms from those who reject the truth about Allāh, His Book (the Qur’ān), His Religion (Islām), and His Messenger…

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THE PERILS OF EXCESS

In the Name of Allāh. Indeed, the love of wealth, the desire for more, is a poison that seeps into the heart of man. It is a poison that blinds him from the Hereafter. He just wants to be rich; he cares not about reckoning. He cares not if the wealth is Ḥarām. More so,…

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THE LAST OF THE MUHĀJIRŪN

In the Name of Allāh. We need to know that blood or family relations do not take precedence over Eemān (faith), nor does it outweigh righteousness. There are some people whose relatedness with the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) is an added gain, only because they accepted the truth he brought and died upon it. This…

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A PURPOSEFUL KHUTBAH

In the Name of Allāh. Indeed, the Khutbah is a core aspect of the Jumu’ah prayer. It’s not just a sermon or a lecture, but a sacred ritual that holds great significance in the Islāmic faith. It’s an opportunity for Muslims to renew their commitment to Allāh and to receive spiritual guidance and inspiration. While…

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