Umm Affān

OF THEIR QUALITIES

In the Name of Allāh. As known, Khushū’ (humble reverence) is an integral aspect of Ṣalāt (prayer). It has to be present before it’s fully accepted by Allāh. Allāh says (in Sūrah Al-Mumenoon [23] verses 1-2): “Successful indeed are the believers: Those who offer their prayers with Khushoo’ (solemnity and full submissiveness)…” So, is your…

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ACCEPT HIS INVITATION

In the Name of Allāh. Ordinarily, we feel much exultant when invited by an influential person. But, the best Inviter (that one should feel happy to accept His Invitation) among all inviters is Allāh. Indeed, Allāh invites us. Thence, we should accept His Invitation and abandon all that can hinder us from answering Him. He…

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BLESSING IN DISGUISE

In the Name of Allāh. Sometimes, we whine (about Allāh) over the trials which hit us without understanding that, trial is a good thing (a blessing in disguise) if we can persevere it. As recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever Allāh wants good for, He puts them to test….

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THE SUCCESS IS IN…

In the Name of Allāh. Exaltation is to Allāh Who commands us to follow the excellent example of our pious predecessors (Prophet Muhammad [ﷺ] been the first) and prohibits us from imitating the disbelievers. Allāh has placed the gain of this world and the later life in acting according to the way of His Messenger…

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IN THE FIRST HOUR

In the Name of Allāh. Alḥamdulillāh, it’s another day of Jumu’ah. From the rulings of Jumu’ah prayer is getting to the Masjid (for prayer) at its early time (i.e. the first hour). As recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever does Ghusl…

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THAT WHICH PROFIT

In the Name of Allāh. I once read a quote somewhere – so inspiring! It says: “If walls have ears, angels too have a pen.”  What do people say when talking unnecessarily? What man utters (with his tongue) is either advantageous to him and others or destroying. Note, unnecessary speech is most times harmful. As…

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THE MESSAGE IS THAT…

In the Name of Allāh. Exaltation is to Allāh above all fallacious attributes attributed to Him. With Allāh are pain and gain. He causes Life and Death. I begin with these words, the essence of which is for accentuation, since many often listen to such but they pay less attention to it and they thus…

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THE NOBLE NEIGHBOR

In the Name of Allāh. It was a fabulous day, like many others, when the Prophet (ﷺ) made Hijrah to Madīnah (from Makkah). The people of Madīnah (i.e. the Ansar) welcomed him with great vehemence. They wished to honor the Prophet (ﷺ) by having him in their respective home. Surprisingly, the camel of the Prophet…

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THICKER THAN BLOOD

In the Name of Allāh. Praise is to Allāh, the Lord of the ‘Alamin. He created a strong brotherhood (with sincere love) between the believers, as they are united together upon the Deen (i.e. Islam). He then warned them on disunity which is usually caused by transgressors. Respected Brethren, we should believe with certainty and…

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HOW AWESOME THIS IS!

In the Name of Allāh. By Allāh, we are indeed favored with the blessing of Islām; having numerous excellent acts to be done in amassing oodles of boon from Allāh. Let’s just consider the Jumu’ah prayer as an instance. Regarding it, as recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever bath, then comes to…

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