UNDOING SHAYṬĀN’S KNOTS

In the Name of Allāh. Verily, while some of us already know how powerful and important standing for the night prayer (Qiyām al-Layl or Tahajjud) is, many still don’t. The benefits of Qiyām al-Layl are: It’s a means of entering Jannah, a sign of sincerity, and it also reveals the hypocrisy of people because a…

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IN THE FACE OF TEMPTATION

In the Name of Allāh. Aren’t you surprised at how the criminals dance upon the precipice of Hellfire? The glittering jewels of fame and fortune shall not save them from the flames. The seductive allure of sin shall be their undoing. They will huff and puff and hop and pop in the depths of darkness….

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THE TRANSIENCE OF LIFE

In the Name of Allāh. I hope this serves as a sobering reminder for us all as we reflect upon the fate of those who came before us. They amassed great wealth, built sprawling cities, and thought themselves invincible, only to be reduced to a mere whisper in the annals of history. Allāh, the All-Knowing,…

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ALLĀH’S ADVICE FOR SUCCESS

In the Name of Allāh. Can you imagine Allāh, the Lord of the universe, giving us a surefire way to succeed in this life and the next? Allāh, in His Infinite Love and Mercy, has given us the keys to His Forgiveness and Guidance, and shown us the way to Paradise. In His Words, He…

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THE SLY ENEMY OF MANKIND

Today, let’s talk about Shayṭān, the cunning foe of mankind. Allāh tells us: “Verily, Shayṭān is to man an open enemy!” [Sūrah Yūsuf (12): 5] Know that Shayṭān is like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, always seeking to deceive us. He’s so cunning and relentless in his plots against us. With his whispers, Shayṭān leads…

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HAVE A GREAT DEAL WITH IT

In the Name of Allāh. Uh-oh! The Quran is an excellent encyclopedia. It’s a very important Book to memorize, having its recitation codified with some principles called Tajweed. It’s more than just a Book of worship for the Muslims. It’s a guide for our existence. It teaches us excellent manners; tolerance, nice dealings with people,…

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RIGHT IS NOT FREEDOM

In the Name of Allāh. The fact is, there is no compulsion in life. You have choices – do as you like regarding religion, ideology, lifestyle, dressing, etc. Yes! You have the right to accept the truth (submit, determine and govern your life in the right way) or just decide to be rebellious and give…

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OF THE WRETCHED

In the Name of Allāh. Praise be to Allāh, Who gives strength to our body, returns our souls, and allows us to always remember Him. Alḥamdulillāh! As recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever tells of a dream that he did not see will be commanded (on the Day of Resurrection) to tie…

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