OVERTAKEN BY TIME

In the Name of Allāh.

O, People! Think of those before you (especially the transgressors of them). Where are those who possessed great luxuries, cities and unlawfully amassed public funds? Where are they today? Allāh says (in Surah Maryam [19] verse 98): “And how many have We destroyed before them of generations? Can you find a single one of them or hear even a whisper of them?” Indeed, the time …

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YOU CARE FOR SUCCESS?

In the Name of Allāh.

Imagine the Master telling His slaves the way to succeed. Sincerely, we need to fathom that Allāh loves us. I mean, knowing His Advice on simple steps in becoming successful. Isn’t that awesome?!

Here is what I’m saying. Allāh says (in Surah As-Saff [61] verses 10-13): “O You who believe! Shall I guide you to a commerce that will save you from a painful torment?

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AN OPEN OPPONENT

In the Name of Allāh.

Perfect praise is to Allāh and may His choicest Blessings be upon our Noble Prophet (ﷺ). Sometimes, we find it hard to identify an enemy (among humans). However, regarding Shaytan, Allāh makes it clear-cut.  He says (in Surah Yusuf [12] verse 5): “Verily, Shaytan is to man an open enemy!”

You may ask how he’s an enemy to man. Allāh says (in Surah An-Noor [24] …

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BLESSING IN DISGUISE

In the Name of Allāh.

Sometimes, we whine (about Allāh) over the trials which hit us without understanding that, trial is a good thing (a blessing in disguise) if we can persevere it. As recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever Allāh wants good for, He puts them to test. He puts them through difficulties.” Do you …

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THE SUCCESS IS IN…

In the Name of Allāh.

Exaltation is to Allāh Who commands us to follow the excellent example of our pious predecessors (Prophet Muhammad [ﷺ] been the first) and prohibits us from imitating the disbelievers. Allāh has placed the gain of this world and the later life in acting according to the way of His Messenger (ﷺ) and holding firm to it. Allāh says (in Surah Al-Baqarah [2] verse 38): “…Then

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