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On a dark and stormy night in the dark cave of man’s mind, Shaitaan once lit a campfire and settled down to tell a story- a myth, in fact.  It went like this: Once upon a time Islam was revealed to a Prophet of near God-like perfection.  He shared it …

by Abu Muhammad Yusuf Source: muslimvillage.com The journey of life can be like a roller coaster. We often experience extreme conditions which create despondency and hopelessness. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) is reported to have said: “Verily, if Allah loves a people, He makes them go through …

  By Maulana Khalid Dhorat Our All-Compassionate Lord fashioned three things with His own Hand, not through a process of cause and effect, like everything else. These are His eternal masterpieces which mankind will never cease to admire. They are Prophet Adam, Paradise, and the Taurat (Old Testament). Paradise is …

  By Abu Muhammed From time immemorial, the Almighty Creator, Allah Jalla Wa A’ala, as a manifestation of His Mercy towards Humanity, intermittently sent Prophets  and Messengers to remind Man of the pledge of allegiance given to Allah Jalla Wa A’ala  in the world of souls (Qur’an Surah 7: V172).Together …

  The Prophet Muhammad (s) said, “None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.” ——— Bukhari and Muslim. The Prophet Muhammad (s) said: “He will not enter Paradise whose neighbour is not secure from his wrongful conduct.“ ——— Sahih Muslim, Hadith 15. …

by Shaykh Muhammad Abdullah al-Gangohi Whoever asserts tawaadhu’ (humility) for himself, is undoubtedly a man of pride because when a claim of humility is made, it is made after the perception of one’s (supposed) lofty rank. This implies that one believes in one’s personal elevation, hence one is a mutakabbir …

Why pain is not a burden to escape, but a signal that shapes growth, purpose, and closeness to Allah Shaykh Ali Hammuda Pain is not something most of us would count as a blessing. Most, if given the choice, would prefer to never need to take painkillers. However, Dr. Paul …

In recent years, a particular idea of “independence” promoted by modern feminist movements has gained popularity- even among Muslims. On the surface, it sounds appealing: be independent, need no one, do it all yourself. But beneath this slogan lies a worldview that is deeply problematic from an Islamic perspective. It …

It is said that a smile is the shortest distance between two hearts. Today, in a world brimming with screens, schedules and silent stares, something as simple as a sincere smile has become rare — almost forgotten. The rush of daily life, the weight of the burdens we shoulder, and the …