A GATEWAY TO SUCCESS
In the Name of Allāh. Respected brethren! When we stand in prayer, let us remember that Khushū’ (humble reverence) is the key to unlocking the true essence of Ṣalāh (prayer). It is not only about the physical act of praying, but the spiritual connection that we make with Allāh. Allāh says: “Successful indeed are the […]
A DAY OF CLEANLINESS
In the Name of Allāh. Did you know that Ghusl Al-Jumu’ah (i.e. the Friday ritual bath) was born out of Prophet Muḥammad’s concern (ﷺ) for personal hygiene? He once noticed that some people at the Masjid had a not-so-pleasant smell and encouraged them to take a bath and apply their best oils and perfumes before […]
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 […]
BY GOING EARLY.
In the Name of Allāh. The virtue of going early to Jumu’ah prayer is well established in Islam. As recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 887 and Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 850, Abu Hurayrah (RadiyaLlāhu ‘Anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said, “When Friday arrives, angels are over the door of every mosque to record those who arrive […]
AS THE ANGELS DO
In the Name of Allāh. As recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Jabir Ibn Samurah (RadiyaLlāhu ‘Anhu) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) came out to us and said: “Why don’t you draw yourself up in rows as the Angels do in the presence of their Lord?” We said: “O Messenger of Allah! How do the Angels draw […]
WHY BEHIND MEN?
In the Name of Allāh. This is faith-shaking! Can someone pose this logical challenge? For those in Da’wah, this may be chiefly useful to you. A non-Muslim asked: “Why do women stay behind men in the Muslims’ prayer (i.e. Salah)? Uh! How do you answer that? As Muslims, our concern is evidence before doing anything […]
SEE THE IMPLICATION
In the Name of Allāh. Ṣalāt (prayer) is so important that Allāh prescribed it in a direct conversation with His Prophet (ﷺ) at above the Heavens, having no one in-between. But, how do Muslims treat it today? Many have abandoned it like it’s not important. Allāh says (in Sūrah Maryam [19] verse 59): “Then, there […]
OF THEIR QUALITIES
In the Name of Allāh. As known, Khushoo’ (submissiveness) is an integral aspect of Salah (prayer). It has to be present before it’s fully accepted by Allāh. Allāh says (in Surah Al-Mumenoon [23] verses 1-2): “Successful indeed are the believers: Those who offer their prayers with Khushoo’ (solemnity and full submissiveness)…” So, is your heart inclined towards Allāh or the worldly things […]
HEARTS ARE SEALED
In the Name of Allah. I read a post this morning on research conducted to show that most of the countries applying Islamic Principles have their citizens not traditionally Muslims. It also discusses how worse the condition of the Muslims is vis-à-vis moral vices. Isn’t it flummoxing and questionable that a Muslim correctly bags sound […]