*Inspiration

Two Surahs of Hope and Encouragement

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) underwent great difficulties and opposition in Makkah Mukarramah, due to which he was naturally affected and his morale was low. Allah Ta‘ala revealed two surahs filled with inspiration and encouragement to console him and uplift his morale. The first is Surah Dhuha, followed by Surah Alam Nashrah. …

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True Love?

  In today’s world, a lot of young people are afflicted by a serious illness that is even more deadly than any virus or bacteria. It is an illness that affects the heart and will cause its death, if not treated. This illness is none other than love before marriage …

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Begging for the Best​

On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) visited a Bedouin who received him warmly and honoured him. So, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) bade him to also visit him. Accordingly, the Bedouin visited Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said to him, “If you have any need, you may …

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We Stand Tallest

Here’s how Israel’s dehumanisation campaign is a tool of oppression — and how to fight back through self-discovery 11 Oct 24  Islam21c The term “dehumanisation” has been used with troubling frequency since October 2023. Our children have been exposed to narratives that refer to us as “human animals”, “children of …

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Revive a Sunnah – Eat Together

Muslims are encouraged to engage in social acts and acts of worship together: prayer in congregation is encouraged, going out on the day of “Eid” and giving salam to one’s fellow brothers and sisters is required, smiling at one’s brother or sister in Islam is a highly meritorious act, and …

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Solve et Coagula – The Feminist Movement and the Dajjalic Agenda

Daniyal Qureshi I wanted to talk about feminism from a different angle. Reality is that today we’re up against something far more dangerous than it seems. We’re not just talking about a movement asking for “equality” or “rights,” we’re talking about feminism, and more importantly, the Dajjalic deception that hides …

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Expect the best from Him

Allāh said: أنا عند ظن عبدي بي؛ فليظن بي ما شاء “I will be as my servant expects me to be, so let him expect in me what he wishes.”[1] Those who expect the best from Allāh in every circumstance have not only exercised an act of worship that is …

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“Even if I Die Trying”

  Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) owned a slave whose work was to earn an income for Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). One night, the slave presented Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) with some food that he had earned. As soon as the food was placed before him, Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) …

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