In the Name of Allāh.
I came across the story of a man filled with much soul. Behold! The inhabitants of the heavens rejoiced upon his acceptance of Islām. He embraced Islām in the sixth year of the Prophethood, at the age of twenty-seven.
He is known as the Fārūq (Criterion) of this Ummah because Allāh instilled truthfulness within his heart and on his tongue. Abū Dharr reported that he …
In the Name of Allāh.
It amazes me how some people fall into the trap of arrogance and self-confidence, thinking they are self-sufficient and that they even need no help from the Creator in certain issues because they have done the human needful. But what folly is this?
As the Qur’ān reminds us, all of creation needs Allāh’s Grace and Mercy. Indeed, even the mightiest of kings and the richest …
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 believers: Those who offer their prayers with Khushū’ (humble reverence, solemnity, and full submissiveness)…” [Sūrah …
In the Name of Allāh.
Praise be to Allāh, Who gives strength to our body, returns our souls, and allows us to always remember Him. Alḥamdulillāh! As recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever tells of a dream that he did not see will be commanded (on the Day of Resurrection) to tie two grains of barley together, but he will never …
In the Name of Allāh.
The Supremacy of Allāh over us is also evident in the fact that our deepest thoughts are known to Him. One may not know another person’s intention, but Allāh knows all our thoughts and plans – previous, present, and future (before we plan it).
He says (in Sūrah An-Naḥl [16] verse 19): “And Allah knows what you conceal and what you reveal.”
Hence, the best …
