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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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BENEFITS OF HIS FRIENDSHIP

In the Name of Allāh. Imagine if Allāh says you are His Friend, won’t you like that? Well, the riposte that I expect is; Yes! Indeed, I like to be Allāh’s Friend. However, to be His Friend, one needs two great all-inclusive qualities; ‘Eeman (being a true believer) and ‘Taqwa (being conscious of Allāh to…

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LAUGH LATER AT THEM

In the Name of Allāh. See what the world has become! Muslim men want to grow beards (i.e., facial hair) according to the Sunnah (way and teaching) of Allāh’s Prophets (‘Eesa [Jesus] inclusive), but they are regarded as backward. Muslim women want to cover and dress according to the dress code of the believing women…

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ALONE FOR HIM

In the Name of Allāh. Indeed, worship is a comprehensive term that includes all actions (such as praying, fasting, supplicating, giving charity, calling to the Religion of Allāh, etc.) that are pleased by Allāh and done solely for Him in all sincerity (i.e. establishing that He Alone deserves it since He is our Lord) with…

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WHO ARE THE BEST?

In the Name of Allāh. O, husbands! Never be emotionally, mentally,  or physically cruel to your wives. The Prophet (ﷺ) never mistreated his wives. He (ﷺ) was also known to help his wives at the house. As recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 676, our mother, A’ishah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha) was asked: “What did the Prophet (ﷺ) use…

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