In this contemporary world today, some Muslims find it difficult to control or strive against their own selves (Jihaad al-nafs) so that their heart will be free of jealousy towards their Muslim brothers. Amongst the disease of the heart is envy, desiring and wishing that a blessing that Allah has […]
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 […]
The essence of piety, patience, and many other praise-worthy attributes that humans recognize as signs of modesty in any people is the hallmark of one man in Human history. From being called the “Father of faith” in Christianity to being named a “One-man nation” by Allah Himself, the excellence of […]
Life is a few breaths that are interrupted by death at a time that one would not be aware of. When the breaths in the lungs of man are taken away, man will begin to regret wasting life on something that is of no benefit, alas, the regret does not […]
All praise is due to Allah, we praise Him, seek His aid and His forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah from the evils of our souls and the evils of our actions. Whomsoever Allah guides there is none to misguide and whomsoever Allah misguides there is none to guide. […]
The concept of Tawbah is often treated with negligence amongst people despite the fact that steadfastly holding unto it is the wisest and noblest act. Tawbah means “Repentance” i.e to return to Allah in sober reflection of our misdeeds. It is an important concept in Islam as it is said […]
One of the fundamental principles of faith [Eemaan] is al- Qadar which means, belief in the “Divine Decree, both good and bad.” The Messenger of Allah, ﷺ said: “If anything happens to you, do not say, ‘If only I had done such and such, then such and such would […]
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 […]
Qurbaani: A Feast of delicacy or an Offer of Submission and Obedience Eid al-Adha is coming very soon. To most people, the best way to describe this blessed day is the slaughtering of animals. On a closer look, would it be enough to use this description? As Muslims, it […]
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 […]
