Inspiration

In Pursuit of Optimism  Part 2: Prophet Muhammad (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam): the Greatest Teacher of Optimism Click here for part 1 In the direst of times, the Prophet (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) would persistently raise morale, boost confidence and steer attention to the bright side of any situation …

In Pursuit of Optimism Part 1 When one studies the traits which the prophets and messengers possessed, he finds that they were given characteristics which enabled them to lead, inspire others and guide. They were given characteristics which enabled them to plant the seeds of Islām in the hearts of …

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In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful, May Peace, Mercy and Blessings of Allah be upon you If the relationship between love, fear and hope is to be likened to a bird, then love is the head of the bird while fear and hope are its …

  Why does Allāh test us? What are the wisdoms of misfortunes? 7-A reminder of Allāh’s favors upon mankind: That is because man, who has been created with the faculty of sight, often forgets the blessing of being able to see. He does not fully give its due right. If …

–   The main maqsad or purpose of the human being in this life is to submit to the will and decree of Allāh subḥānahu wa ta’āla (glorified and exalted be He) and worship Him from his first breath to his last. Allāh subḥānahu wa ta’āla (glorified and exalted be …

One of the most beautiful things I found in Islam when I first encountered it was the emphasis on good manners. One quote a shaykh once made in a lecture particularly stuck with me: A Muslim is made by manners. Nowadays something strange is going on. The Islamic schools are …

    By Hafiz Dr Ebrahim Mayet – Completed Hifz at 64 Years Old   My journey to becoming a Hafiz of the Noble Qur’an began in 1988 when I moved to Port Elizabeth at the age of 32 to work at Livingstone Hospital. At that time, I struggled to …

  “So fear Allah and adjust all matters of difference among you.” (Quran-8:1) The Messenger of Allah Muhammad [Peace be upon him] is reported to have said: “ If one gives charity it does not diminish his wealth; if one forgives others, Allah bestows more honour on him; and if …

(Sayyiduna Abu Zarr Ghifaari [radhiyallahu ‘anhu]  Sayyiduna Abu Zarr Ghifaari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was a companion of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) who hailed from the Ghifaar tribe — a people notorious for highway robbery. He was exceptionally brave and daring. Before accepting Islam, he would single-handedly attack caravans like a fierce predator …