THE SHACKLES OF SIN

In the Name of Allāh.

Dear brethren, take heed, for one who rejects the teachings of Islām and deviates from the path of righteousness will find themselves in a dangerous situation, for their sins shall be their shackles. Those who consistently disobey Allāh should recognize that this is a punishment from Allāh — neglecting the daily Ṣalāwat, avoiding Qiyām al-Layl, abstaining from fasting during Ramaḍān and the voluntary …

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THE INSIDIOUS TEMPTER

In the Name of Allāh.

Verily, when we stumble and fall, when we err and sin, Shayṭān is quick to sow the seeds of doubt, to whisper in our ears, “You are unworthy of Allāh’s Mercy. You are too far gone to repent. There is no point in turning back.”

Therefore, we turn away from the path of righteousness, distancing ourselves from our Creator, allowing Shayṭān to lead us deeper …

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RESISTING FORBIDDEN DESIRES

In the Name of Allāh.

Have you ever contemplated the perplexing question of why we often gravitate towards actions that lead us astray, despite being fully aware of the grim consequences that await in the depths of Hellfire? After all, no one who believes in the Hereafter desires to end up in Hell. So, why is it that the path towards Hell can seem so appealing?

Abū Hurayrah narrated that …

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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 and accept that he deserves the punishment inflicted upon him in the Hereafter.

Allāh states: …

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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 our land, suggest that certain spiritualists possess the ability to steal from a person’s lifespan …

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