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] …
In the Name of Allāh.
As known, Khushū’ (humble reverence) is an integral aspect of Ṣalāt (prayer). It has to be present before it’s fully accepted by Allāh. Allāh says (in Sūrah Al-Mumenoon [23] verses 1-2): “Successful indeed are the believers: Those who offer their prayers with Khushoo’ (solemnity and full submissiveness)…” So, is your heart inclined towards Allāh or the worldly things whilst you pray?
Respected Brethren, we must …
In the Name of Allāh.
Ordinarily, we feel much exultant when invited by an influential person. But, the best Inviter (that one should feel happy to accept His Invitation) among all inviters is Allāh. Indeed, Allāh invites us. Thence, we should accept His Invitation and abandon all that can hinder us from answering Him. He says (in Surah Al-Anfal [8] verse 24): “O you who believe! Answer Allāh (by obeying …
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 …
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 …
