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, […]
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 […]
STEERING CLEAR OF FALSEHOOD
In the Name of Allāh. Alas, in this day and age, the voices of falsehood ring loud and clear. We are seeing ignorant people disguising themselves as learned ones, speaking in Allāh’s Name with no authority whatsoever, misinterpreting textual evidence, deceiving the masses, and leading them astray from the straight path. How many fall prey […]
PREPARING FOR ETERNITY
In the Name of Allāh. Life is but a fleeting abode, a mist that dissipates in the morning sun. Heed this reminder, and let it ring loudly in your ears. Verily, no matter how high your towers of success and achievement, no matter how strong the walls of your worldly accomplishments, death will find you, […]
THEY PRAY AND SPEND
In the Name of Allāh. When it comes to strengthening one’s faith and encouraging oneself to carry out good deeds, then Qiyām al-Layl is very important. Many texts of the Qur’ān and Ḥadīth underscore this and speak of its high status and great reward. Allāh describes the Muttaqūn in Sūrah Adh-Dhariyāt (51) Verse 17: كَانُوا […]
THE BEAUTY OF ISLĀM
In the Name of Allāh. Oh, the sublime beauty of Islām! It stands out amongst all the acclaimed religions, not bound to a place, person, or language. Islām, the only divine religion is given its name and directly connected to the One and Only True God, Allāh – the Lord of the Majestic Throne, the […]