AS THE ANGELS DO

In the Name of Allāh. As recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Jabir Ibn Samurah (RadiyaLlāhu ‘Anhu) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) came out to us and said: “Why don’t you draw yourself up in rows as the Angels do in the presence of their Lord?” We said: “O Messenger of Allah! How do the Angels draw […]

GREETING AND CONGRATULATING THEM

In the Name of Allāh. Excellent indeed it is to have the angels felicitate and welcome you to Paradise in the Hereafter. So, won’t you give it all it takes to achieve that? On the Day of Resurrection, Allāh will gather the believers, together with their loved ones, from among their fathers, family members and […]

THAT WHICH PROFIT

In the Name of Allāh. I once read a quote somewhere – so inspiring! It says: “If walls have ears, angels too have a pen.”  What do people say when talking unnecessarily? What man utters (with his tongue) is either advantageous to him and others or destroying. Note, unnecessary speech is most times harmful. As […]

HIS WILL SUPERSEDE

In the Name of Allāh. Perfect praise is to Him Who created all things (known and unknown). He is the Sustainer of all creations – free from all wants. Allāh says (in Sūrah Adh-Dhariyat[51] verses 57-58): “I seek not any provision from them (i.e., provision for themselves or My creatures) nor do I ask that […]

MAKE IT SOUND!

In the Name of Allah. The Supremacy of Allah over us is also evident in the fact that our deepest thoughts are known to Him. One may not know another person’s intention, but Allah knows all our thoughts and plans – previous, present and future (before we plan it). He says (in Surah An-Nahl [16] […]