DEBUNKING MISGUIDED BELIEFS
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 […]
A LEGEND OF JIHĀD!
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 […]
SEEKING SAFETY FROM HELL
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 […]
ONLY TO YOUR BENEFIT
In the Name of Allāh. O people! Awaken from the illusions of Shayṭān and adhere to the Instructions of Allāh. That is your only path to salvation! Does your obedience to His Commands hold any benefit for Allāh? Does it provide any advantage to anyone except yourself? Let’s act wisely and engage in meaningful deeds! […]
PREPARING FOR ETERNITY
In the Name of Allāh. Life is but a fleeting abode, a mist that dissipates in the morning sun. Heed this reminder, and let it ring loudly in your ears. Verily, no matter how high your towers of success and achievement, no matter how strong the walls of your worldly accomplishments, death will find you, […]
THE TRANSIENCE OF LIFE
In the Name of Allāh. I hope this serves as a sobering reminder for us all as we reflect upon the fate of those who came before us. They amassed great wealth, built sprawling cities, and thought themselves invincible, only to be reduced to a mere whisper in the annals of history. Allāh, the All-Knowing, […]
OVERTAKEN BY TIME
In the Name of Allāh. O, People! Think of those before you (especially the transgressors of them). Where are those who possessed great luxuries, cities and unlawfully amassed public funds? Where are they today? Allāh says (in Surah Maryam [19] verse 98): “And how many have We destroyed before them of generations? Can you find […]
HOW AWESOME THIS IS!
In the Name of Allāh. By Allāh, we are indeed favored with the blessing of Islām; having numerous excellent acts to be done in amassing oodles of boon from Allāh. Let’s just consider the Jumu’ah prayer as an instance. Regarding it, as recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever bath, then comes to […]
DESPITE THE YEARS SPENT
In the Name of Allāh. Perfect praise to Allāh Who bestowed great favor on us through our existence by making it like a land to be cultivated for a juicy Hereafter. Indeed, whoever Allāh loves shall have most of his time excellently spent upon goodness before his or her existence gets terminated. Respected Brethren! We […]
THE LINE GROWS SHORT
In the Name of Allāh. It will happen at the due time – the sudden tragedy that strikes to alter one’s life for the afterlife. The traumatic trial instantly appears and the line seemingly grows short. Allāh says (in Sūrah An-Nisa[4] verse 78): “Wheresoever you may be, death will overtake you even if you are […]