Islamic Lifestyle

Friendship and Islam (Continued from the last issue …..) Rasulullah Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam has said, “A man is on the lifestyle of his friend so one should be wary of whom he befriends.” (Abu-Dawood) ETIQUETTE FOUR To make the friend a partner in one’s assets. Our beloved Nabi Sallallaahu alaihi …

“By Allah! He is not a believer!” Islam recognises the fact that man is a social being whose interaction with those around him is inevitable since human beings live in communities. Allah Ta’ala has placed certain rights and responsibilities over us to enable us to live in peace and harmony. …

THE MIDDLE PATH Allah Ta’ala mentions in His beautiful Kitaab, The Quraan Shareef: “And Like that We have made you a moderate nation so that you be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger (i.e. Muhammad Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) be a witness over you”. (Surah Al-Baqarah, verse: 143)     Furthermore, …

Hadeeth Lesson Allah Ta’ala has placed us in this world to test us. In the Qur’aanul Kareem Allah Ta’ala states: “He who has created death and life in order to test which of you are best in actions and He is the most exalted, The most forgiving” (Suratul Mulk, verse …

A MUSLIMS RESPONSE REACTION TO BLASPHEMY Certain elements in the western media has constantly been looking for avenues to provoke Muslim sentiments and offend Muslims. In recent years, this offensive has reached severely unacceptable proportions. Certain media mavericks have belligerently transcended the limits of respect and religious sensitivity and have …

A perfect role-model for all If you are rich then there is a model for you in the trader of Makkah. If you are poor then there is a model for you in the one exiled to the valley of Abu Taalib and the migrant to Madinah. If you are …

Friendship and Islam FRIENDSHIP AND ISLAM For man to live in society it is necessary to establish mutual friendship and brotherhood. In reality, the tendency or urge to keep friends is a natural instinct that Allah Ta’ala has placed in man. Islam has prescribed rules for maintaining healthy ties of …

Friendship: Sayings of our pious predecessors Hadrat Omar Radiyallaahu anhu has said that one should refrain from the friendship of an ill-charactered person as one is bound to suffer at such a person’s hands even if he desires to do good. Hadrat Ali Radiyallaahu anhu has said that one should …

Have you secured your place in the shade of Allahs throne? The commencing of the holidays spontaneously brings about concern in the hearts of many a parent with regards to the activities of their youth during the holiday period.   The vitality of youth is indeed a gift from Allah …

Are we unintentionally engaging in minor shirk? Intention is the most important factor in a Muslim’s actions. Incorrect intention will result in loss, whilst correct intention will earn the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala. Rasullullaah Sallallaahu alaihi wasallam was asked, “What is Imaan (faith)?” He replied, “Another name for Imaan is …