In the Name of Allāh.
Lo, the call of Jumu’ah invites, echoing through the streets, the pathways, and the hearts of those who worship Allāh. “Is anyone out there?” seeking the faithful, to join in the holy gathering, the sacred union of prayer and community.
Indeed, when it’s time for Jumu’ah (Khutbah and Ṣalāh), Allāh commands us to leave our businesses and our worldly distractions, to answer this …
In the Name of Allāh.
In the vast ocean of social media, the waves of falsehood and deception rise high, seeking to mislead and misguide those who tread its waters with ignorance and gullibility. Be not deceived by the glittering lure of the cyber Ummah, for not all knowledge is true, not all understanding is deep.
Today, there are a lot of acclaimed scholars of Islām who are only displaying …
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 they are Muslim or a Kāfir, and this is the …
In the Name of Allāh.
After discussing Al-‘Abbās Ibn AbdulMuṭṭalib (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu), the Prophet (ﷺ)’s paternal uncle, let’s also talk about his second paternal uncle who witnessed Islām, embraced it, and became one of the companions. He is Abu ‘Umāra Ḥamzah Ibn ‘AbdulMuṭṭalib (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu). He was nicknamed “Sayyid Ash-Shuhadā’ (the Chief of the Martyrs)” by the Prophet (ﷺ).
When Ḥamzah accepted Islām, the Quraysh …
In the Name of Allāh.
The blessing of the Jumu’ah prayer is a precious gift, and it behooves us to preserve its beauty and significance. Yet, alas, some people allow distractions (such as phone calls) and idle chatter to detract from this sacred ritual, imperiling the rewards of their observance.
More so, if we witness someone engaging in idle talk or creating distractions during the sermon, we have to refrain …
