WE NEED TO SYNERGIZE!

In the Name of Allāh.

One remarkable habit of highly effective individuals is SYNERGY. As Allāh states: “…Help you one another in Al-Birr and At-Taqwā (virtues, righteousness, and piety); but do not help one another in sins and transgression…” [Sūrah Al-Mā’idah (5): 2]

The foundation of both religious and worldly prosperity lies in cooperation for good. It is through the strength of synergy that we can navigate the …

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WHAT IS DEARER TO YOU?

In the Name of Allāh.

To sincerely love Allāh and His Messenger (ﷺ) means to love what they love and detest what they detest. All Muslims must maintain love for (i.e., make dearer) Allāh and His Messenger (ﷺ) above all else. However, some individuals, caught up in their desires, may find themselves lured by Shayṭān‘s whispers, turning away from the love of Allāh and His Messenger (ﷺ) in favor …

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THE PARADOX OF HYPOCRISY

In the Name of Allāh

It is with a heavy heart that I share my thoughts this morning about those among us who declare their love for Allāh and His Messenger (ﷺ), yet choose to reject the guidance of the Sunnah, the path set by our beloved Prophet (ﷺ). Truly, loving Allāh means loving and obeying His Messenger (ﷺ). How can one claim to love Allāh while turning away …

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PREPARING FOR THE NEXT RAMAḌĀN

In the Name of Allāh.

With Allāh’s Will, this year’s Ramaḍān is some 100+ days away—it’s approaching quickly! Indeed, certain individuals are excused from fasting during Ramaḍān due to valid reasons, such as advanced age, being a traveler, or severe illness. However, depending on their specific circumstances, some of these individuals may need to make up the missed fasts.

Allāh says: “Observing Sawm (fasts)] for a fixed number of days,

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BECOMING ALLĀH’S FRIEND

In the Name of Allāh.

Imagine if Allāh Himself were to call you His friend. Who among us would not yearn for such a privilege, such a Divine Favor? Yet, to be His friend, His beloved, one must possess the twin jewels in the crown of righteousness, the twin great all-inclusive qualities.

The first, Al-Eemān, is the true belief in the Oneness of Allāh – i.e., singling Him out …

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