Posted on by Mufti Faraz al-Mahmudi Every winter is followed by a summer. Every night brings with it day. Every death is simultaneous with life. The sun may set in one area but rises in another location. Likewise, every problem and pain brings about an opening in one’s life. There …
Read More »This Message is to You O Concealed Jewel, O Protected Rose!
by Mufti Faraz al-Mahmudi It is to you, the Cultivator of Generations, Producer of Great Men. I will point out in it some of what Islam requires of the individual and the society concerning the rights of women ….. 1. Have you seen the Jewel? Why is it that the …
Read More »Today is all that you have
When you wake up in the morning, do not expect to see the evening live as though today is all that you have. Yesterday has passed with its good and evil, while tomorrow has not yet arrived. Your life’s span is but one day, as if you were born in …
Read More »Gentlemen: On Masculinity, Responsibility, and a World that Depends on It
By:Umm Khalid January 16, 2026 Gentlemen, we women need your masculinity and rely on it for everything to run smoothly. Yesterday, my children and I were learning the story of Prophet Yusuf عليه السلام, and we came to the part where the wife of the Aziz tried unsuccessfully to seduce …
Read More »Stoop to Conquer: 10 Ways of Honoring Helpers/Workers
Most Muslims in Eastern countries employ domestic staff as a norm. For some, domestic helpers are a priceless resource who significantly ease our day-to-day chores. Conversely, for others, they can be a source of distress and chagrin. Many women complain to each other about the trouble they face from …
Read More »On Mercy and Kindness
MERCY is a special Attribute of God, and Rahman (the Beneficent) and Rahim (the Merciful) are His Excellent Names. The bondmen are blessed and deserving of Divine Mercy to the extent to which a reflection of this virtue is present in them, while those who are cruel and hard-hearted are …
Read More »Forgiveness As A Way Of Life
By A Husain Ever wonder what life would be like if our family and friends never forgave us for the mistakes we made? Take a moment to reflect on your own life. Think hard about it. What images do you see more often? Do you see yourself apologizing more or …
Read More »The worship of letting go
You are always in a transaction; the question is what you are willing to give up, and what you are determined to protect By Shaykh Ali Hammuda ◦︎ 2 Apr 26 Every day, you are being offered a deal. And that’s even if you aren’t in a boardroom or a trading …
Read More »The Ocean of Dunya
Yesterday, I went to the beach. As I sat watching the massive Californian waves, I realized something strange. The ocean is so breathtakingly beautiful. But just as it is beautiful, it is also deadly. The same spellbinding waves, which we appreciate from the shore, can kill us if …
Read More »Real Value
alhaadi.org Consider a person with the following profile: Age: In the prime of life. Health: Super fit. Beauty: Outstanding. Wealth: Multi billionaire. Qualifications: 7 PHDs. Social Standing: Among the most influential people in the country Two days later he passed away. His re-written profile now reads: Age: Dead. Health: Not …
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