Jumu’ah (the day of gathering) is an exclusive day for Muslims as it has been decreed by Allah. A day where a whole chapter of the Qur’an (Suratul Jumu’ah:chapter 62) is dedicated to. The significance and the grace of this day of jumu’ah cannot be over emphasized as captured […]
Humans are natural created with insatiable needs. As some feel the need to get richer, others wants peace of mind, happiness, or freedom from worries and anxiety. While all these are necessary for every human, it is not certain that everyone will attain the desired goals. What then is […]
Our Deen is perfectly designed to guide and strengthen us as brotherhood. Our Prophet (May Allah’s Peace and blessings be upon him) was indeed the best role model to emulate. He left us with all that we need to be human and thrive in this life. Although life is busy, […]
Thinking Good about Allah, The Best Motivation Have you ever thought that your sins might not be forgiven by Allah? Or you belong to the category of people who don’t have confidence in their relationship with Allah? If your answer is yes, then you may be doing yourself more harm […]
The Secret to Long Life and Prosperity is in Maintaining Family Ties A lot has been said and written about the ties of kinship. It is a topic that cannot be over-flogged. It is the nature of man to always expect reciprocity in all actions and relationships. However, when it […]
It is not news that the primary source that guides and shapes our lives is our inclination. On a closer look, our inclination is connected to our intention. From our understanding of our Deen and human behavior, our Intention is the root of all actions; it is the root […]
The Wonders In The Affairs Of Believers When we look at our lives or the stories of people from the past, it seems to be that problems never seem to stop. The trials and tribulations make it appears that the affairs of true believers are not free from upheavals hence […]
Piety and a Contented Soul Taqwa is the Islamic word that connotes “Piety, Mindfulness and God Consciousness.” Piety is the root of Islam. That is, being mindful and conscious of our actions which in turn depicts us as better Muslims. When a person fears Allah, he or she would be […]
Ingratitude: A Forbidden Trait for the Believers Gratitude is one of the noble characteristics of the believers. Its benefits cut across different aspects of our lives! Depressed people are often advised to be grateful and focus more on what they have in life. Apart from the fact that Allah promised […]
The rise in unrest and insurgency in many parts of the world is on the increase every day. From suicide bombing to missiles and Covid-19 pandemic, the whole world has been thrown into turmoil. This has not only affected peoples’ standard of living and quality of lives negatively, but also […]
CONSCIOUSNESS OF THE HEART AND INTELLECT IN THE PERIOD OF CRISIS As humans, we find it easier to assess things in our realm. This is done using our intellectual ability and the assessment can either be for or against us. You may wonder how our reasoning can be against us. […]
Seeking knowledge and applying it has been the bedrock of scholarship and leadership throug out Islamic history. All the prophets of Allah, the rightly guided caliphates and other leaders that came after them benefitted the ummah with their knowledge and practice of the Deen. However, like an elephant in […]
