VALUING DEEN OVER DUNYĀ

What an example of some Muslims who value worldly knowledge over knowledge of the Deen, who prioritize the Dunyā over the Ākhirah, and who place more importance on the fleeting pleasures of this life than on the eternal reward of the Hereafter.

Why is it that some Muslims possess extensive worldly knowledge yet remain unaware of their Deen? Some may struggle to read the Qur’ān fluently, yet we often …

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AT THE END OF THE MONTH (III)

In the Name of Allāh.

Special appreciation goes to Allāh for the gift of Islām. This morning, let’s discuss ‘Eid. In Islām, there are only two yearly legislated celebrations: ‘Eid al-Fiṭr, which follows Ramaḍān, and ‘Eid al-Aḍḥa, celebrated after the rites of ‘Arafah. These events hold immense significance for Muslims, who should prioritize them over other festivities. They represent a joyous occasion filled with …

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A CHERISHED GIFT

In the Name of Allāh.

As we differ not about the Qur’ān, then we shouldn’t regarding the Sunnah (teachings) of our Prophet (ﷺ) because the Sunnah itself is also Islām. Allah says: “Say (O Muḥammad to mankind): “If you (really) love Allāh the follow me (i.e. accept Islāmic Monotheism, follow the Qur’ān and Sunnah), Allāh will love you and forgive you of your sins…” [Sūrah Aal-‘Imrān (3): …

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THE WELLSPRING OF KNOWLEDGE

In the Name of Allāh.

Verily, part of the legacy of the Prophet (ﷺ) was to gather his companions in the Masjid after Fajr or ‘Asr prayer in the stillness of knowledge, of understanding, of learning.

What good is a Muslim by name alone, who clings to the shell of Islām, but neglects the pearl within? This is because Muslims are obligated to learn. Anas Ibn Mālik reported: The Messenger …

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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 in Islam – we hear and obey without necessarily having an interest in …

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