fbpx

Category Archives: Dawwah

Understanding the Islamic Stance on Bribery [Ar-Rashwah]

Understanding the Islamic Stance on Bribery [Ar-Rashwah]

Have you ever found yourself in a position where you had to pay a bribe just to get what you rightfully deserve? Is it an unfortunate reality for many people around the world!? Bribery, also known as Ar-Rashwah in Arabic, is a pandemic that has eaten into the fabric of all and sundry. In fact, it has found itself institutionalized in many ordinary and corporate affairs, that Muslims are not left behind!

How important are the sacred months and how do we keep the sanctity

Time has completed a cycle and has assumed the form of the day when Allah created the heavens and the earth. The year contains twelve months of which four are sacred. Three of them in consecutive order: Dhul-Qa’dah, Dhul Hijjah and Muharram. And also Rajab of Musldar, which comes between Jumada and Sha’baan.” – Abu Dawud

Virtues of Remembrance of Allah

Remembrance of Allah (Adhikr) is one of the greatest forms of worship in Islam. It involves the use of the heart, tongue (or both) to praise Allah, seek forgiveness or produce any form of righteous deed leading to reward. Although it appears simple to do, yet powerful to gain a […]

STRATEGIC WAYS TO OVERCOME THE SINS COMMITTED WHEN ALONE?

Do you find yourself persistently involved in various immoral acts or vices in your free time when alone in a corner of the room; watching illegal movies, listening to immoral conversations, harmful thoughts? And you have made several attempts to quit, but unfortunately, it ends in disappointment and depression while […]

Hoping For Paradise By The Virtue of Good Manners

Hoping For Paradise By The Virtue of Good Manners

Indeed, Allah has bestowed favor upon the believers by sending the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم as a mercy to mankind. He came with the message of truth alongside a revelation — the Qur’an to purify them of their iniquity. This comes with purging the heart away from polytheism […]

Gems from Surah Al-Hujurat; A Reminder for Mindful Muslims

Surah Al-Hujurat is a Madani Surah (it was revealed in Medina). The scholars of Islam had made it known to us that most Madani revelations are to strengthen the believers and to remind them of Allah’s Commandments and expectations from Muslims. This surah is indeed to strengthen and straighten Muslims. […]

ALL ABOUT DAJJAAL (THE “ANTICHRIST”) OR THE FALSE MESSIAH [PART 2]

▪ The followers of the Dajjaal.▪ What are some of the fitnah of the Dajjal.▪ Prophetic guidelines on how to protect yourself from the fitnah of the Dajjaal.▪ Who will kill the Dajjaal?▪ The death of the Dajjaal. THE FOLLOWERS OF THE DAJJAAL      The Messenger of Allaah (peace and […]

Islamic Perspective: Negative Effects of Child Comparison

It is an indisputable fact that every parent wants their children to be successful and be the best but so many of of us fail to recognize that each child, even a twin brother exists individual differences and hence we found that our society filled with toxic parents–grandparents, family members, […]