In the Name of Allāh.
Allāh keeps the door of repentance open for humanity until the moment of death when the soul reaches the throat (at the point of separation from the body). After this moment, repentance will no longer be accepted. O Muslims! Fear Allāh and turn to Him in repentance, for He indeed loves those who repent. True repentance is not merely uttering phrases like, “I repent to …
In the Name of Allāh.
Tremble not at the mention of death, for it serves as a bridge linking our transient existence to the eternal world that lies ahead. Have you come across anyone who has been granted immortality? Not! Even the beloved Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) is not exempt. Death is a fate that all must embrace.
All perfect praise belongs to Allāh, Who has bestowed upon us life …
In the Name of Allāh.
Sadly, one of the misleading beliefs that are prevalent in Africa, particularly in Nigeria, is the notion that an individual’s life can be extended at the expense of another or that someone’s destiny (glory) can be seized or swapped.
These beliefs, supported by the influence of obnoxious movies produced in our land, suggest that certain spiritualists possess the ability to steal from a person’s lifespan …
In the Name of Allāh.
If you can look at death in the face, then you can meet all situations – you will have no care for the affluence of this world and no fear of the enemies. This encapsulates a great quality of the Ṣaḥābah. Fear of death was unknown to them. They (men and women) were, therefore, most fearless and heroic.
In Islām, Muslim women are not …
In the Name of Allāh.
Indeed, to avoid the dangers of life, we take immediate measures to ensure our safety. Whether it’s avoiding a business deal gone wrong, dodging a speeding car coming towards one, or confirming that an aircraft is fit to fly, we seek to avoid harm at all costs. Excellent! This is exactly what Islām commands – avoidance of harm (Mafsadah).
But, what of the …
