THE KEY TO TRUE SERENITY

In the Name of Allāh.

Islām is a significant favor bestowed upon us by Allāh, and it also represents trust from Him. Indeed, Allāh will inquire about our adherence to it. As mentioned in the Qur’ān: “…while they (i.e. people) will be questioned.” [Sūrah Al-Anbiyā’ (21): 23]

One of the gravest calamities, in my view, is when a Muslim disavows Islām and turns to Kufr (disbelief). Why is …

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CULTIVATING A BLISSFUL MARRIAGE

In the Name of Allāh.

Have you read the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People? This impactful book focuses on universal principles and paradigms of effectiveness, offering practices that transition individuals from dependence and independence to interdependence. Habit 4 therein, “Think Win-Win,” emphasizes that “In the long run, if it isn’t a win for both of us, we both lose. That’s why win-win is the only real alternative

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THE JOURNEY OF AZ-ZUBAYR IBN AL-AWWĀM

In the Name of Allāh.

Az-Zubayr Ibn Al-Awwām Ibn Khuwaylid (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) held a profound connection with Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ), being his cousin through his paternal aunt, Safiyyah Bint AbdulMuṭṭalib (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha). He was also related to the Prophet’s first wife, Khadījah Bint Khuwaylid (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha), and married Asma Bint Abī Bakr (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhuma); the sister of the Prophet’s wife (i.e. Ā’ishah …

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THE SHACKLES OF SIN

In the Name of Allāh.

Dear brethren, take heed, for one who rejects the teachings of Islām and deviates from the path of righteousness will find themselves in a dangerous situation, for their sins shall be their shackles. Those who consistently disobey Allāh should recognize that this is a punishment from Allāh — neglecting the daily Ṣalāwat, avoiding Qiyām al-Layl, abstaining from fasting during Ramaḍān and the voluntary …

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THE INSIDIOUS TEMPTER

In the Name of Allāh.

Verily, when we stumble and fall, when we err and sin, Shayṭān is quick to sow the seeds of doubt, to whisper in our ears, “You are unworthy of Allāh’s Mercy. You are too far gone to repent. There is no point in turning back.”

Therefore, we turn away from the path of righteousness, distancing ourselves from our Creator, allowing Shayṭān to lead us deeper …

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