Inspirational Dua before Ramadhan The month of Ramadhan is fast approaching. Preparation should commence in earnest. Indeed every second of Ramadhan is precious and irretrievable. Ubaadah bin Saamit Radhiyallahu Anhu reports, Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam used to teach us these words (dua) when Ramadhan approached: اَللَّهُمَّ سَلِّمْنِيْ لِرَمَضَانَ …
Read More »Forgive & Forget
Forgive & Forget “So fear Allah and adjust all matters of difference among you.” (Quran-8:1) The Messenger of Allah Muhammad [Peace be upon him] is reported to have said: ” If one gives charity it does not diminish his wealth; if one forgives others, Allah bestows more honour on …
Read More »Who is a Strong Person?
Narrated by Abu Huraira (RA): Allah’s Apostle (SAW) said, “The strong is not the one who overcomes the people by his strength, but the strong is the one who controls himself while in anger.” (al-Bukhari, Vol. 8 : No. 135) eislam
Read More »Being Thankful
Allah, The Most Exalted, says: ‘If you are thankful, I will surely increase you (in favor); but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe’.” (Qur’an 14:7) The Noble Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) is reported to have said: “He who does not thank people, does not thank …
Read More »Be pleased with Allah
Along with having faith in the phrase, “I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion, and with Muhammad as a Messenger,” you must also be pleased with Allah’s commandments and decrees. When you are selective in your belief in pre-ordainment, your belief is incorrect. Being …
Read More »I’m Sorry
Generally many people find it very difficult to accept their mistakes if it is pointed out to them. They will try in every possible way to justify the wrong. If we adopt this manner we may please our ego, but we will not improve ourselves in anyway, and will only …
Read More »Durood Shareef
Hadhrat Abu Dardaa (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “The one who recites durood upon me ten times in the morning, and ten times in the evening, will receive my intercession on the day of Qiyaamah. Durood Coming to One’s Assistance at the Time of Need Sheikh …
Read More »The art of happiness – Pause to reflect
Do not be sad. If you are poor, then someone else is immersed in debt. If you do not own your own means of transportation, then someone else has been deprived of his legs. If you have reason to complain concerning the pains of sickness, then someone else has been …
Read More »How often do we rush through our prayers!!
Chapter: The order of the Prophet (pbuh) to a person who did not perform his bowing perfectly that he should repeat his Salat (prayer) Narrated Abu Huraira: Once the Prophet ( ) entered the mosque, a man came in, offered the prayer and greeted the Prophet. The Prophet returned his …
Read More »Haya and Eeman
The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Indeed Haya (modesty) and Eeman (faith) are companions. When one of them is lifted, the other leaves as well.” [Baihaqi, Shu’abul Iman] Haya is a special characteristic of a Mumin. People who are ignorant of the teachings of the Prophet …
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