ALIGNING WITH TRUTHFUL ONES
In the Name of Allāh. Islām emphasizes the significance of interacting and nurturing positive relationships among our fellow Muslims. However, in these interactions, we must exercise caution and discernment. Choosing our friends and associates carefully is vital, as they can profoundly influence our beliefs and actions. Abū Hurayrah reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) stated, “A […]
EMBRACING THE TEACHINGS OF ISLĀM
In the Name of Allāh. The winds of evil howl across the lands, a chilling testament to the suffering inflicted upon humanity. We decry the corruption that permeates our world, yet rarely acknowledge our complicity. Allāh says: “Evil (sins and disobedience of Allāh, etc.) has appeared throughout the land and sea by (reason of) what […]
A SUNNAH OF LOVE AND COMPASSION
In the Name of Allāh. Dear brethren, imagine the soothing comfort of companionship, the calming effect of shared moments, and the gentle warmth of empathy; all brought forth by the simple act of visiting the sick. In Islām, one of the commendable deeds is to visit the sick, as it nurtures mutual affection and empathy. […]
THE BEACON OF MODESTY
In the Name of Allāh. In a world increasingly dominated by immodesty, where temptation lies around every corner and the definition of chastity seems distorted, a Muslim woman must remain resolute, acting as a pillar of virtue and faith. Just as Muslim men are commanded to lower their gaze and steer clear of forbidden actions, […]
NEIGHBORS IN ISLĀM
In the Name of Allāh. In Islām, the treatment of neighbors, regardless of their faith, is considered a fundamental aspect of good character and moral conduct. This concept is encapsulated in the phrase “Birr al-Jār,” which translates to “righteousness towards neighbor.” Imām Qurṭubī (Raḥimahullāh) said: “Kind treatment of neighbors is enjoined and is recommended, whether […]
BREAKING FREE FROM DEBT
In the Name of Allāh. Despite the transience of this Dunyā (worldly life), we still see people who are ready to enjoy its pleasure with whatever it takes. Pathetically, they even go into debt – especially taking loans with Ribā (usury or interest). The perils of debt (called Dayn [دين] in Arabic) have been a […]
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) […]
A CLOSE WATCH AT
In the Name of Allāh. It’s indeed part of righteousness and resourcefulness to teach our children “Home Management” particularly thru (our) good conducts because they diametrically learn from us. Let the children see that we give respect, love, care and attention to each other. They will thus switch on planning on how to correspondingly manage […]
THAT WHICH PROFIT
In the Name of Allāh. I once read a quote somewhere – so inspiring! It says: “If walls have ears, angels too have a pen.” What do people say when talking unnecessarily? What man utters (with his tongue) is either advantageous to him and others or destroying. Note, unnecessary speech is most times harmful. As […]
QUALITY OF ADVICE
In the Name of Allāh. From the excellent features of the true Muslims is giving Naseehah (advice, i.e. enjoining good and forbidding evil) to one another, whether requested or not. Nothing makes them possess this great quality except that they follow the veracious path of our beloved Prophet (ﷺ) as there are many narrations from […]