Islamic Lifestyle

Fight Fire with Fire

alhaadi.org There was once a youth who went out in the search of knowledge. He packed his bags, bade his dear parents farewell, and began travelling far and wide. After a long period had passed, he eventually took a liking to a small village and chose to settle down there. …

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The Life of Prophet Yunus AS

Bismillah  Allah subhaana wa ta’aala says in the Quran “……So relate the stories that perhaps they will give thought” (Surah Al-Araf 7:176) Ever wondered why Quran has so many stories related to the blessed prophets, places and people who lived centuries ago? Instead of just looking at them as stories, we …

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Etiquettes of Speech

30 Quranic Verses and Hadith on The Etiquettes of Speech 1. “And when the foolish address them (with bad words) they reply back with ‘Salamaa’ (peaceful words of gentleness).” (Qur’an, 25:63) 2. “If they pass by some vain speech or play, they pass by it with dignity.” (Qur’an, 25:72) 3. …

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The Two P’s -Patience and Perseverance

In every field, be it the field of knowledge or even the field of physical prowess, there have always been individuals who have stood out on account of their feats and accomplishments (whether those accomplishments were worth achieving or whether they were nothing constructive). Be it the person who invented the first …

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Turning to ALLAH in tough times

Many of us have experienced, are experiencing or will experience difficult moments that make us wonder whether there is any hope for our future. These moments rock the foundations of our inner selves. They can throw us into abysses of doubt and devastate our self-esteem, nearly obliterating our sense of …

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Submission

The days of Haj are with us. Those who undertake this momentous journey will be constantly reminded of Sayyidina Ebrahim (alaihis salaam), his wife Hazrath Hajra (alaihas salaam) and his son Hazrath Ismail (alaihis salaam). The Ka’ba Shareef that the Haji will perform tawaaf of was built by this illustrious …

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Burial Organisations – Hidden Gems of the Muslim Community

  The Muslim community has many hidden gems. Men and women who work tirelessly behind the scenes and out of the limelight to provide invaluable services to our community. We salute these unsung heroes.   From this blessed category is our burial organisations and societies located in cities, towns, Masaajid …

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You are the Company You Keep

Mukhawwal narrates the following incident: One day, Buhaim came to me and asked, “Do you know of anyone, from your neighbours and friends planning to go for hajj, who would like to be my companion on the journey?” I replied in the affirmative, and then took him to a man …

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Al-Shāfi (The Healer)

Diseases continue to shape the lives of humanity. At this very moment, countless human beings are bedbound by illness while suffering the anguish and despair that accompanies it. The endless waiting at the doctor’s surgery or the walks taken up and down the hospital corridors are draining others. While some …

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5 Steps to Reconnect with your Wife

No matter how hard you’ve worked all day, do you dread getting a disappointed look from you wife when you enter the house? Are you tired of hearing complaint after complaint? What happened to those happy days? Do you miss her smile? Is there something you can do to bring …

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