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The Happiest of All People

The happiest people to have ever lived on the face of the Earth were the Prophets. This is in spite of the fact that they suffered more than anyone else. For, they had to endure severe persecution in delivering the message that Allaah had entrusted them with. Beyond that, they …

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Imam Mahdi in hadith part 2

  Please do not confuse Imaam Mahdi with Hadhrat Eisa (Jesus) alayhis salaam. They are two different persons, and both will come during the last days. According to Hadeeth, Imaam Mahdi will appear first, and Hadhrat Eisa alayhis salaam will appear during Imaam Mahdi’s lifetime. Furthermore, only Hadhrat Eisa alayhis …

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Imam Mahdi in Hadith part 1

    The Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam has prophesied about several events that will occur just before the advent of the day of judgment. Among these, Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam has foretold the advent of one of his descendants, Al Mahdi (the guided one), which will materialize when …

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The Solution to Sadness, Depression & Grief

Shaykh Salih (rahimahullaah) gives the solution to sadness, depression and grief: “Indeed the Legislation orders us to keep away from everything which causes regret. Allaah سبحانه said: “Secret counsels (conspiracies) are only from Satan, in order that he may cause grief to the believers. But he cannot harm them in …

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6 Easy Ways to Stay Healthy

  Bismillah Prophet Muhammad salAllahualayhiwasallam mounted the pulpit, then wept and said, “Ask Allah for forgiveness and health, for after being granted certainty, one is given nothing better than health.” [Tirmidhi] This demonstrates the virtue of being healthy in Islam. How can you lead a better life?  These are my …

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The vice of pornography in marriage

Too embarrassed to talk: the vice of pornography in marriage       Pornography addiction is a rapidly growing condition affecting thousands across the world. The addiction has grown tremendously alongside advances in internet speeds and usability that make more accessible the internet’s reportedly  8.2 million pornographic websites.  At any …

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Balance in Divine Design

‌اَلرِّجَالُ قَوَّامُونَ عَلَى النِّسَاءِ بِمَا فَضَّلَ اللَّهُ بَعْضَهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ وَبِمَا أَنفَقُوا مِنْ أَمْوَالِهِمْ “Men are the leaders of women, because Allah has granted some of them excellence over others, and because they spend of their wealth.” (Surah Nisaa v34) In the preceding verses, Islam forbade all forms of injustice …

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Ramaḍān ‘5’s: Which one are you?

Some recurring advice that people are given if they wish to succeed in an endeavour, be it religious or otherwise, is to prepare in advance. The traveller prepares for his journey, the student prepares for his exams, the employee is constantly attending courses for the demands of his work, and …

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15 Pathways to Jannah

by Students of Knowledge   “Deal with optional actions as if they are obligatory.” – Ali Ibn Ahmad / Khilasat al athar, 3/401 Here are 15 voluntary acts from the Sunnah of Allah’s Beloved (peace be upon him) that are jewels left behind for those who truly desire the fragrance …

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