Youth

Know that seniors (those greater in age) have tremendous standing and rights. Therefore, if you walk beside an elder walk on his right side, slightly behind him. When you come to an entrance or exit, put him before you. When you encounter him give him is due by way of …

  I have pondered a great deal over the rise of nations, and this lead me to notice something truly marvelous – namely that the preparatory phase would always take a very long time, sometimes decades, while the phase of establishment is short and would sometimes hardly exceed a few …

If you find yourself entangled in a prohibited relationship, there is always hope and scope in escaping, so long as you have enough courage, willpower, and persistence Shaykh Ali Hammuda There are two types of prisoners, one being far crueler than the other: a physical one within the confines of …

Allāh said: أنا عند ظن عبدي بي؛ فليظن بي ما شاء “I will be as my servant expects me to be, so let him expect in me what he wishes.”[1] Those who expect the best from Allāh in every circumstance have not only exercised an act of worship that is …

  Nasihah (Advice): Announce the Nikaah   Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Zubayr Radiyallahu Anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “Announce the Nikaah (Do not do it secretly).” [Ṣahih Ibn Hibban]   _______________________________   Question and Answer:   Is it permissible to have multiple Nikaahs with the same woman? For instance, …

  Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) owned a slave whose work was to earn an income for Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). One night, the slave presented Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) with some food that he had earned. As soon as the food was placed before him, Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) …

  In the fast developing world of today, a lot depends on “Making the Right Choice” Making the incorrect choice is sometimes detrimental, depending on the venture at hand. Conversely, at times one can live with its consequences or even make up for the loss. Din is delicate When it comes …

Smash burgers, freak shakes and Wagyu steaks… Just 10-15 years ago, these words would have been meaningless to most people. Yet, with the passage of time and progression of social media, there are now few people who are NOT acquainted with these words. Not too long ago, eating takeout food …

Al-Haadi The expedition of Tabook was looming ahead. Madinah Munawwarah was in the grip of famine. The Muslims had merely a few animals available for riding. Provisions were extremely low. Yet, an army of thirty thousand Sahaaba (R.A.) had to be equipped to undertake this expedition. Rasulullah (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) …

  My mother in law, widowed for twenty-five years, was one in a million. She was my friend, my mother, not a ‘mother in law’.   I spent thirty one years of my life with her. I can’t remember a single day that we ever fought or argued. We had …