EMBRACING THE TEACHINGS OF ISLĀM
In the Name of Allāh. The winds of evil howl across the lands, a chilling testament to the suffering inflicted upon humanity. We decry the corruption that permeates our world, yet rarely acknowledge our complicity. Allāh says: “Evil (sins and disobedience of Allāh, etc.) has appeared throughout the land and sea by (reason of) what […]
A SUNNAH OF LOVE AND COMPASSION
In the Name of Allāh. Dear brethren, imagine the soothing comfort of companionship, the calming effect of shared moments, and the gentle warmth of empathy; all brought forth by the simple act of visiting the sick. In Islām, one of the commendable deeds is to visit the sick, as it nurtures mutual affection and empathy. […]
A SALUTE TO RESPONSIBLE MEN
In the Name of Allāh. O men! Behind every beautiful woman stands a responsible man. The truth is, grass won’t remain green if it isn’t watered. So, resist the temptation to be distracted by the greener grass on the other side. Instead, focus on your lawn and explore ways to enhance it further. Know that […]
SEEK A BALANCE!
In the Name of Allāh. Excellently, Islām emphasizes the importance of both ‘Ibādah (worship) and working to lawfully enjoy life, thereby teaching us that these two aspects of life are interconnected, and one should not be neglected while pursuing the other. Allāh calls our attention to this issue saying: فَإِذَا قُضِيَتِ الصَّلَاةُ فَانتَشِرُوا فِي الْأَرْضِ […]
RICH AND KIND ‘ABDUR-RAḤMĀN
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 […]
WHO IS AT FAULT?
In the Name of Allah. There was a trainee in carpentry that didn’t complete his training. But, he obtained a space somewhere and placed signage for people to patronize him. So, he was a day given the roofing work (of a building). After project completion, the house owner packed into his house. During raining season, […]