Let me, introduce myself. My name, is Islam. The root word of peace- salam, Or even salema- meaning submission. Which to a Muslim, is like his tuition. It’s his ticket in, But before I begin, Let me greet you, like I’m supposed to do, So Assalamu alaikum, may peace be …
Read More »The Seventeen Benefits of Tribulation
You realize the power of Lordship over you You realize your abject servanthood and your complete state of resignation and brokenness before the Will & Power of Allah Sincerity to Allah because you have no place of return in putting off or defending against the calamities except to Him You …
Read More »Surah Ikhlas virtues
Also Known as Surah at-Tawheed (The Unity) The increase of the recitation of surah al-Ikhlas is a means of attaining the love of Allah. In a hadith narrated by Aisha (ra), the Prophet (s.a.w) صلى الله عليه وسلم once appointed a man in command of a brigade and this …
Read More »Be satisfied with what you got, be thankful, and move on in your life
None of you shall have everything in life, but you will have what you need; so be satisfied with what you got. None of you shall have more in life than what Allah decreed for you, but you will have what you need; so be thankful for it. And none …
Read More »Being Thankful to Allah
The other day, I heard about a Muslim woman in Kosova with her six-month-old infant, who was covered in sores and suffered from a malady of illnesses, all because it had not had a bath since its birth. The mother explained that because of the heavy fighting, she and her …
Read More »Why in Islam is life a test?
For Muslims, now is a time of turmoil. Sometimes, it’s difficult not to feel despair. Everywhere we turn, we see Muslims suffering, struggling all over the world. Many of us are wondering, why is this happening to us? While all these thoughts are natural, we need to look beyond them. …
Read More »The Husband Who Was Too Shy To Look At His Wife
….So I said to him: “And the likes of her truly deserve that from you.”.... This story was recounted by Prof. Khalid Al-Jubeir, consulting cardiovascular surgeon, in one of his lectures: Once I operated on a two and a half year old child. It was Tuesday, and on Wednesday the …
Read More »The Lesson Taught by a Rose
Roses have long been been my favorite flower. I’m always struck by how perfect they are—for a moment. But in that moment, and even more so the moments that follow, roses have taught me an invaluable lesson. And I don’t mean a lesson in botany or horticulture. I mean a …
Read More »An important Dua
حَسْبِىَ اللّهُ لاَ اِلهَ اِلاَّ هُوْ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيْمِ Allah is sufficient for me, there is no deity except him, upon him I place my trust and he is the Rabb of the great throne. Any person that recites the above Dua seven times morning and evening …
Read More »Be content with that which Allah has given you and you will be the richest of people
Wealth, appearance, children, house, and talents you must be content with your share in these things: So hold that which I have given you and be of the grateful. (Qur’an 7: 144) Most Islamic scholars and pious Muslims of the early generations of Islam were poor; needless it is to …
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