TURNING TOWARD JANNAH
In the Name of Allāh. Why would a person be punished in the Hereafter if he had not truly wronged himself by disregarding Allāh’s Command? The answer lies in understanding the Just and Merciful nature of Allāh. Similar to how a culprit accepts his punishment in this life, a resident of Hell will ultimately acknowledge […]
DEBUNKING MISGUIDED BELIEFS
In the Name of Allāh. Sadly, one of the misleading beliefs that are prevalent in Africa, particularly in Nigeria, is the notion that an individual’s life can be extended at the expense of another or that someone’s destiny (glory) can be seized or swapped. These beliefs, supported by the influence of obnoxious movies produced in […]
SEEKING SAFETY FROM HELL
In the Name of Allāh. Indeed, to avoid the dangers of life, we take immediate measures to ensure our safety. Whether it’s avoiding a business deal gone wrong, dodging a speeding car coming towards one, or confirming that an aircraft is fit to fly, we seek to avoid harm at all costs. Excellent! This is […]
THE DANGERS OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY
In the Name of Allāh. Indeed, supplicating to Allāh is an avowal of one’s helplessness. It’s a call addressed from an inferior to the Superior, Whose Power surpasses that of the caller, having the belief that nothing in the entire universe is beyond His Control. However, there exist rebellious men of authority who are too […]
WHAT IS DEARER TO YOU?
In the Name of Allāh. To sincerely love Allāh and His Messenger (ﷺ) means to love what they love and detest what they detest. All Muslims must maintain love for (i.e., make dearer) Allāh and His Messenger (ﷺ) above all else. However, some individuals, caught up in their desires, may find themselves lured by Shayṭān‘s […]
THE PARADOX OF HYPOCRISY
In the Name of Allāh It is with a heavy heart that I share my thoughts this morning about those among us who declare their love for Allāh and His Messenger (ﷺ), yet choose to reject the guidance of the Sunnah, the path set by our beloved Prophet (ﷺ). Truly, loving Allāh means loving and […]
CANCER OF KUFR AND NIFĀQ
In the Name of Allāh. It’s rather amusing when a Muslim, while attempting to defend those deeply entrenched in misguidance, presents the misguided notion that we should only focus on the Shahādah (i.e., the declaration of faith) and disregard the actions of individuals. This reflects a disgraceful level of ignorance! One must wonder if this […]
REMEMBERING THE DAY
In the Name of Allāh. O people, remember the Day of Judgment that awaits us all when the heaven shall be rent asunder with (emerging) clouds, when the angels will be sent down with a grand descending, when the trumpet is blown, and when the graves will burst open. On that Day, all deeds will […]
ARE THEY ON THE RIGHT PATH?
In the Name of Allāh. There is a dangerous misconception now spreading through our ranks, a belief that Christians are also on the right path and that they are also worshipping God just as we do. This is a false belief, a belief that is not grounded in the Qur’ān or the Sunnah. Verily, the […]
BECOMING ALLĀH’S FRIEND
In the Name of Allāh. Imagine if Allāh Himself were to call you His friend. Who among us would not yearn for such a privilege, such a Divine Favor? Yet, to be His friend, His beloved, one must possess the twin jewels in the crown of righteousness, the twin great all-inclusive qualities. The first, Al-Eemān, […]