YOU KNOW YOU ARE GETTING ATTACHED TO THE DUNYA WHEN: 1. You dont plan your time around salah time 2. A whole day or two passes and you don’t open your Quran because you are too ‘busy’ 3. You care so much about what people say about you 4. All …
Read More »AL-HAKEEM: Heal Through Wisdom
In my profession as a psychologist I have heard many heart breaking stories of abuse, injustice, betrayal and oppression. Many people have lost their innocence, withstood physical and sexual abuse and were emotionally wounded. Usually to help a person through these difficult trials and tribulations using psychology alone without …
Read More »From Darkness To Light
I came to the United States from the Middle East in the 70’s. I already had two of my brothers living in America so naturally I wanted to join them and live ‘the good life.’ I remember being so excited that I would have a chance to make it rich; …
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A young person who excelled academically applied for a managerial position in a large company. He passed the first interview. The director who did the second and the\ last interview had to make the final decision. The director discovered from the CV that the youth’s academic achievements were …
Read More »Being Wasteful …
They entered their favourite restuarant and were greeted warmly by the staff as they are regulars at this exclusive upmarket seafood restaurant. The kids run to the play area while their parents get comfortable in thier favourite spot. The waiter knows them well and rushes over to take their …
Read More »A Muslim Nurse Had the Answer (Story)
Ahmad Ibn Abd Ar-Rahman As-Swiyaan I was on a visit to one of the Islamic centers in Germany when I noticed a woman dressed in full Islamic hijab. I had never seen such proper hijab in the West. Glad because of what I had seen, I thanked Almighty Allah. Later, …
Read More »Family First!
We are at the peak of danger. Shaykh Hassan’s address to a group of students is worthwhile reading and considering. Where are we heading in a time with our path filled with predators while the caravan of homes proceeds unattended ? Wake up!!!! There will be nothing left called family. …
Read More »The conquest of Constantinople
By: Moulana Afzal Ismail Source: Pearls from the Path Vol. 2 pg 121-125 muslimvillage Constantinople, or Istanbul as it is known today, is a unique city as far as history and location is concerned. Historically, it was the capital of the Roman Empire for eleven centuries and its culture dominated …
Read More »The reward of patience is praiseworthy
Hazrat Abu Hasan Siraaj R.A. says: I was performing tawaaf once while on Hajj; when I saw a very pretty woman, shining in her beauty. I looked at her and said: “By Allah, this beauty and fine complexion must surely be because she has never experienced any grief or …
Read More »*Keeping up with the Kareems …*
Sister Naadira His brother just bought a beautiful sea facing villa in a fancy neighbourhood.The exquisite interior design was done by a renowned French interior designer. This however sends his wife into a complete frenzy. She now wants her husband to sell their holiday flat at the beachfront as well …
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