In the Name of Allāh.
KINDNESS IS FREE! While some might argue that nothing comes without a cost, even in a place called Freetown, it is not always the case. It is indeed true that a simple smile toward a fellow brother can be considered an act of kindness, and it doesn’t come with a price tag! Additionally, Islām emphasizes kindness towards oneself, family, friends, neighbors (including non-Muslims), and even …
In the Name of Allāh.
The call to spend in the Cause of Allāh, both in voluntary and compulsory charity, is a foundational principle of Islām. Allāh says: “And Spend (in charity) of that with which We have provided you before death comes to one of you…” [Sūrah Al-Munafiqūn (63): 10]
However, the allure of materialism (i.e., worldly possessions) and the deception of Shayṭān can lure one into stinginess. …
In the Name of Allāh.
When it comes to strengthening one’s faith and encouraging oneself to carry out good deeds, then Qiyām al-Layl is very important. Many texts of the Qur’ān and Ḥadīth underscore this and speak of its high status and great reward.
Allāh describes the Muttaqūn in Sūrah Adh-Dhariyāt (51) Verse 17:
كَانُوا قَلِيلًا مِّنَ اللَّيْلِ مَا يَهْجَعُونَ
They used to sleep but little by night [invoking their …
In the Name of Allāh.
Let’s talk about a great companion. He is ‘Abdur-Raḥmān Ibn ‘Awf Ibn Al-Harith Ibn Zuhrah Ibn Kulab Ibn Murah Ibn Ka’b Ibn Lu’ayy (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu). He was given birth to in Makkah 10 years after the year of Elephant (when the Prophet [ﷺ] was given birth to).
‘Abdur-Raḥmān Ibn ‘Awf is one of the ‘Asharah al-Mubashsharūn (ten companions who were given glad tidings …
