Trust in Allah, Not in Superstition “If the nation were to gather together to harm you with anything, they would not harm you except with what Allah had already prescribed against you.” ( Tirmidhi, Sifat al-Qiyamah, 59) One day, the Prophet Muhammad (saw) advised his young cousin Abdullah ibn Abbas...
Avoiding the Useless: A Sign of True Faith Prophet Muhammad (saw) says, “Indeed among the excellence of a person’s Islam is that he leaves what does not concern him.” (Tirmidhi, Zuhd, 11; Muwatta, Husn al-Khulq, 1) Our noble religion, Islam, encourages us to engage in beneficial, meaningful, and virtuous activities...
Living with Gratitude and Restraint Prophet s.a.w said: “Eat, drink, clothe and give alms without arrogance and extravagance.” (Bukhari, Dress, 1; Nasa’i, Zakat, 66). One day, our Beloved Prophet (s.a.w.) visited his noble companion Sa‘d ibn Abi Waqqas while he was performing ablution. Noticing that Sa‘d was using more water...
Mosques: The Heart of Muslim Life Prophet Muhammad (saw) says, “…The most beloved places on Earth to Allah are its mosques.” (Sahih Muslim, Masajid, 288) Dear Friends! Islamic civilization has always grown around the mosque. From the past to the present, mosques have stood at the center of Muslim social...
Lying is a dangerous addiction The Prophet (PBUH) said, «Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise. And a man keeps on telling the truth until he becomes a truthful person. Falsehood leads to Al-Fajur (i.e. wickedness, evil-doing), and Al-Fajur (wickedness) leads to the (Hell) Fire, and a man...
The Peace Found in Gratitude The Prophet Muhammad (saw) says, ‘Those who do not thank people do not show gratitude to Allah.’ (Tirmidhi, Birr, Hadith No: 35) One night, while praying, the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) wept so deeply that his tears soaked his beard and fell upon the ground. Seeing this, Aisha...
Hazrat Ibn Masud (R.A.A) reported that the Messenger of Allah said: “What is there between me and the Duyna?” The relationship of the Dunya and me is only like that of a rider (traveller) who takes shade under a tree and thereafter continues (on his journey) and leaves it (the...
Regular work and leaving bed early in the morning Hazrat Masruq (RAA) said: I asked Aisha (RAA) which action was most loved by Allah’s messenger? She replied: The one regularly done. I said: When did he get up night? She replied: He got up at cockcrow. (Bukhari, Muslim). The first...
The importance of reading al-Qur’an Hazrat Usman (R.A.A) reported that the Prophet (pbuh) said: The best of you is he who has learnt the Qur’an and then taught it. (Bukhari) Dear readers, today we would like to discuss the importance of learning the glorious Qur’an. Now let us know about...
The Beauty of Islam Ali bin Hussain (RAA) reported that the Messenger of Allah said: Of the beauty of Islam of a man is giving up of what does not concern him. (Malek, Ahmad, Tirmizi & Ibn Mazah) Avoid Unnecessary Pursuits A sincere Muslim understands the importance of living a...
The importance of good deeds Hazrat Anas (RAA) reported that Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) has said: Three things follow the deceased person- two return and one stays with him. His family, wealth and actions follow him. Therefore his family and wealth return and his actions remain. (Bukhari & Muslim) The things...
Al-Qur’an is the key of the progress of human being Hazrat Umar bin Khattab (RAA) is reported to have said that the Prophet (pbuh) once said, Allah through this book (Qur’an) has honoured many nations and blessed them and they were raised to the heights of progress simply because they...
Keeping your temper Our Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) said – “A wrestler is not the one who overcomes the people by his strength, but the wrestler is the one who controls himself while in anger.” (Muslim, Birr, 106; Bukhari, Edeb, 76) Dear brothers and sisters, The Prophet of mercy sent a...
Be aware of injustice! Hazrat Ibn Masud reported that the messenger of Allah said: The person who recites a single letter of Allah’s Kitab (the gracious book of Allah) gets His grace and the quantity of this grace is ten times greater. I don’t say that ‘Alif,Lam, Mim’ is a...
Love of the Prophet (pbuh) is the sign of Imaan Hazrat Anas (R.A.A.) reported that our dearest Prophet (pbuh) has said: None of you believe until I am more beloved to him than his child, his parent, and all people. (al-Bukhari and Muslim) Love of the Prophet Dear brothers and...
Three dearest activities to Allah Meaning: Ibn Masud (R.A.A.) reported: I asked the Holy Prophet (pbuh) which of the actions is dearest to the Almighty Allah? He said, Prayer in its time. I asked then what was next. He said, Obedience to parents. I asked, Then what’s next? He said:...
Duty towards parents Muawayiah bin Jahemah reported that Jaheemah came to the Prophet (pbuh) and said, O Messenger of Allah! I would like to join a battle and have come to you for your suggestions. The Holy Prophet asked him, Do you have a mother?” He answered yes. The Holy...
Do your work regularly and get up early in the morning Hazrat Masruq (RAA) said: I asked Aisha (RAA) which action was most loved by Allah’s messenger? She replied: The one regularly done. I said: When did he get up night? She replied: He got up at cockcrow. (Bukhari, Muslim)....
Al-Qur’an made its followers lucky and fortunate The usefulness of the Qur’an : We are Muslims. Today, we are the only people in the world lucky and fortunate enough to possess the Qur’an preserved in its original form, free from any changes and distortions. It has remained unchanged, even to...
Ramadan provides an opportunity to draw closer to Allah Abu Hurairah (R.A.A) reported that the messenger of Allah said: When the month of Ramadan comes, the gate of Jannah is thrown open, the doors of Jahannam are closed and the Shayateen are imprisoned. (Bukhari) The Month of Divine Blessings: This...
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