Imagine a visitor that enters your home, takes a seat, occupies himself with his personal affairs, fulfils his need and then leaves without even greeting you..? The consequences of such a visit are obvious! Moreover, what if such behavior is repeated daily or even weekly?!! Ironically, it is we ourselves …
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We want Islamic law to conform to our liking, so much so that we will find some Fatwa (Islamic ruling) to justify our actions. The ordinary laymen, and so too, many who are highly qualified in the secular field, read the Qur`aan Shareef and authentic Hadeeth kitaabs[1] such as Sahih …
Read More »From Plunder to Piety
(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 …
Read More »Dua (Supplication) – The Tool for Asking what you want…
Trials, tribulations and challenges are part of every person’s life. However, to counter that, Allah has provided us a very powerful tool – and that is the tool of du’a or asking Allah for help and his mercy when we need it. And we need it all the time… However, …
Read More »Class is Dismissed…
After long hours of study, the Adhaan is called out and we head to the Musjid. But while we are walking, we chat our time away while great wealth is being distributed for free in the Musjid. Which wealth is this? It is the wealth about which Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi …
Read More »Ten Blessed Days of Zil Hajj
By His wisdom, Allah Ta’ala gave preference to some places and times over others. For Muslims, Friday is the best day of the week, Ramadan is the best month of the year, “Laylat al-Qadr” is the best night in Ramadan, the day of “Arafah” is the best day of …
Read More »Haj without a Visa – Deeds that equal the reward of Hajj
This article, among countless others, was inspired by my Beloved Father (rahimahullah). May Allah Ta’ala fill his grave with mercy. Hajj without a Visa! Since Hajj is among the most virtuous deeds in Islam, and not everyone can afford it (especially on a continuous basis) Allah Ta’ala has attached …
Read More »Retaining Our Spirituality After Ramadhaan
We enrolled 30 days in a course called Ramadhaan to reach “Taqwah”(Fear/Awareness of Allah Ta’ala). It was a time of renewal and re-establishment of our commitment to our Beloved ALLAH TA’ALA and HIS beautiful Deen-ul-Islaam. Al-Hamdulillah! Many have graduated with flying colours – embracing them with positive Deeni (Islamic)changes. Now …
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Read More »Beyond ritual: Tips to change your life in Ramadan
The Noble Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) has said,”Almighty Allah says, ‘I treat my servant according to his expectations from Me, and I am with him when he remembers me. If he remembers Me in his heart, I remember him in My heart…. if he walks towards …
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