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 …
Read More »Don’t Look Back
How four divine commands and one promise became a blueprint for moving forward in times of fear By Shaykh Ali Hammuda 6 Jul 26 There are moments when life feels as though it is holding its breath. A door opens, a warning is delivered, a night is chosen, and a …
Read More »The Fabric of The Vanishing Table
The Sufra For over a thousand years, the Muslim world’s dining table could be folded, carried and made to vanish. It was a piece of cloth and woven into, it was an entire philosophy. Sayyiduna Anas Ibn Maalik radiyallahu anhu said the Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam …
Read More »Good Conduct Toward Others:
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. …
Read More »Understanding the characteristic of humility
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 …
Read More »Cures for the Weakness of Faith and Heart Part 1
Let us remind ourselves that weak faith overshadows the brightness of a heart as we learn from a hadith of the prophet (s): “There is no heart that is not covered by a cloud like the cloud covering the moon when it is shining, and so it …
Read More »Martyrdom – The Highest Honour
To lay down one’s life for the cause of deen is the ultimate sacrifice. Hence being the ultimate sacrifice, martyrdom naturally has the highest honour as well. Allah Ta‘ala describes the martyrs as “living” in the verse: “And say not to those who have been slain in the Path of …
Read More »Martyrdom of Ameerul Mumineen Umar RadiAllahu Anhu 1st Muharram 24AH – Booklet
Martyrdom of Umar (r.a.)
Read More »Tips for your “Muslim Marriage” – Rights and responding to Challenges
Every marriage – no matter how stressful, boring, or happy it may be – can use certain tips to give it a boost. This post reviews two pieces of advice that you could implement today for a better married life. If you’re not married, you too can benefit from the …
Read More »The meaning of ” Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raaji’oon”
Inna lillaahi wa inna ilayhi Raaji’oon Yeah, sure we say this statement when someone dies.Also some of us may say this sentence when they lose something, suffer a setback or harm. But…do you know what it means? Sure, everyone know that it obviously means ‘To Allaah we belong and to …
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