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,…

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THE VALUE OF EARLY COMMITMENT

In the Name of Allāh. The time for obedience to Allāh is now, the time for repentance is now, and the time for righteousness and piety is now. O brethren, the time of our commitment to the truth is of utmost importance. Indeed, Allāh accepts repentance when made before the deadline, but a man who…

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WHAT IS DEARER TO YOU?

In the Name of Allāh. To sincerely love Allāh and His Messenger (ﷺ) means to love what they love and detest what they detest. All Muslims must maintain love for (i.e., make dearer) Allāh and His Messenger (ﷺ) above all else. However, some individuals, caught up in their desires, may find themselves lured by Shayṭān‘s…

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BECOMING ALLĀH’S FRIEND

In the Name of Allāh. Imagine if Allāh Himself were to call you His friend. Who among us would not yearn for such a privilege, such a Divine Favor? Yet, to be His friend, His beloved, one must possess the twin jewels in the crown of righteousness, the twin great all-inclusive qualities. The first, Al-Eemān,…

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ALLĀH’S ADVICE FOR SUCCESS

In the Name of Allāh. Can you imagine Allāh, the Lord of the universe, giving us a surefire way to succeed in this life and the next? Allāh, in His Infinite Love and Mercy, has given us the keys to His Forgiveness and Guidance, and shown us the way to Paradise. In His Words, He…

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BENEFITS OF HIS FRIENDSHIP

In the Name of Allāh. Imagine if Allāh says you are His Friend, won’t you like that? Well, the riposte that I expect is; Yes! Indeed, I like to be Allāh’s Friend. However, to be His Friend, one needs two great all-inclusive qualities; ‘Eeman (being a true believer) and ‘Taqwa (being conscious of Allāh to…

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