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Raise not your voices above the voice of the Prophet ﷺ

Sūrat al-Hujurāt | Verse by Verse Part 2 “You who have faith,” having believed in Allāh and His Messenger, “Do not raise your voices above the voice of the Prophet,” blurting out words thoughtlessly, rather observe due propriety when speaking to him, and do not speak in a voice louder than his,[1] else you …

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The World Gets Topsy-Turvier: Signs of the End Days [2/2]

One of the main themes that runs through hadiths about the End Days is how good will be considered as being bad; and visa versa, how trustworthiness and honesty shall disappear, how the worthless will be raised to positions of rank and respect, and how there will be an increase in disobedience and widespread …

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Journey Through Surah al-Hujurat

Sūrat al-Hujurāt | Verse by Verse Part 1 This Medinan Sūrah takes its title from the reference to the Prophet’s private rooms in verse 4. It deals with social aspects of Muslim society, informing the believers how to interact with the Prophet with due propriety, and with each other with …

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The World Gets Topsy-Turvier: Signs of the End Days [1/2]

The Hour is drawing near and the moon has been cleft in two, declares the Qur’an [54:1] In another of its many eschatological verses, it says: They ask you about the Hour. Say: ‘Knowledge of it is but with Allah. What will make you aware of it? It maybe that the Hour is near.’ [33:63] The …

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Ameer Muawiyah Radhiyyallahu Anhu – Status and Personality

The Sahabah al-Kirām are from amongst those eminent people concerning whom Almighty Allah has declared his eternal satisfaction and blessings in the Holy Qur’an. Therefore, anyone who challenges the honour and status of these great souls has indeed challenged the decree of Almighty Allah. Hadhrat Abu Hurairah narrates that Rasūlullah …

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The ‘Cold Shoulder’

  “Excuse me! May I have your attention please!” Yet, despite the repeated requests, the plea fell on deaf ears and was totally ignored. The above scenario plays out in many spheres of life. Sometimes, it’s an obstinate member of the staff that ‘plays dumb’ and chooses to ignore their …

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The Right Choice

  The story given below is based on an incident related by a Christian priest with some minor additions. It throws light, to a certain extent, on the western malady of sending aged parents to old people’s homes…   While driving, Alex looked at his wife from the corner of his …

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