ALLĀH’S ADVICE FOR SUCCESS
In the Name of Allāh. Can you imagine Allāh, the Lord of the universe, giving us a surefire way to succeed in this life and the next? Allāh, in His Infinite Love and Mercy, has given us the keys to His Forgiveness and Guidance, and shown us the way to Paradise. In His Words, He […]
THE SLY ENEMY OF MANKIND
Today, let’s talk about Shayṭān, the cunning foe of mankind. Allāh tells us: “Verily, Shayṭān is to man an open enemy!” [Sūrah Yūsuf (12): 5] Know that Shayṭān is like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, always seeking to deceive us. He’s so cunning and relentless in his plots against us. With his whispers, Shayṭān leads […]
A GATEWAY TO SUCCESS
In the Name of Allāh. Respected brethren! When we stand in prayer, let us remember that Khushū’ (humble reverence) is the key to unlocking the true essence of Ṣalāh (prayer). It is not only about the physical act of praying, but the spiritual connection that we make with Allāh. Allāh says: “Successful indeed are the […]
FAITH IS FROM THE HEART
In the Name of Allāh. Dear brethren, let me remind you about a man of immense faith, unwavering devotion to Islām, and stalwart determination for excellence. He was a man who braved persecution, one of the first people to accept Islām, and also made Hijrah to Madīnah where he taught the religion to people. This […]
A DAY OF CLEANLINESS
In the Name of Allāh. Did you know that Ghusl Al-Jumu’ah (i.e. the Friday ritual bath) was born out of Prophet Muḥammad’s concern (ﷺ) for personal hygiene? He once noticed that some people at the Masjid had a not-so-pleasant smell and encouraged them to take a bath and apply their best oils and perfumes before […]
THE QUALITY OF NAṢĪḤAH
In the Name of Allāh. Giving Naṣīḥah (sincere advice) is a hallmark of true Muslims. Enjoining good and forbidding evil are not fruitless efforts, but a powerful tool to combat the ills that plague our society. Today, we see the devastating consequences of abandoning Naṣīḥah – from rampant acts of Shirk (associating partners with Allāh) […]
SEEK A BALANCE!
In the Name of Allāh. Excellently, Islām emphasizes the importance of both ‘Ibādah (worship) and working to lawfully enjoy life, thereby teaching us that these two aspects of life are interconnected, and one should not be neglected while pursuing the other. Allāh calls our attention to this issue saying: فَإِذَا قُضِيَتِ الصَّلَاةُ فَانتَشِرُوا فِي الْأَرْضِ […]
BY GOING EARLY.
In the Name of Allāh. The virtue of going early to Jumu’ah prayer is well established in Islam. As recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 887 and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 850, Abu Hurayrah (RadiyaLlāhu ‘Anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said, “When Friday arrives, angels are over the door of every mosque to record those who arrive […]
AN ESTEEMED SLAVE
In the Name of Allāh. One of the fundamental teachings of Islām is unity and fairness to people. Allāh created us as males and females and made us into tribes and nations with different races and colours. Islām gives great respect for human equality, anti-racism and classlessness. No wonder the first Muazzin (caller to prayer) […]
HAVE A GREAT DEAL WITH IT
In the Name of Allāh. Uh-oh! The Quran is an excellent encyclopedia. It’s a very important Book to memorize, having its recitation codified with some principles called Tajweed. It’s more than just a Book of worship for the Muslims. It’s a guide for our existence. It teaches us excellent manners; tolerance, nice dealings with people, […]