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 exactly what Islām commands – avoidance of harm (Mafsadah).

But, what of the …

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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 supercilious to raise their hands in supplication to Allāh, except when afflicted with trials – …

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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 whispers, turning away from the love of Allāh and His Messenger (ﷺ) in favor …

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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 obeying His Messenger (ﷺ). How can one claim to love Allāh while turning away …

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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 person is aware that there are nullifiers of Islām (i.e., actions that expel one from …

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