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...
The Muslim Path of Moderation “We have appointed you a middle nation (ummatan wasatan), that you may be witnesses against mankind, and that the messenger may be a witness against you.” (Al Quran, Surah Al-Baqara 2:143) In this verse, Allah (swt) instructs Muslims to be a nation that follows the...
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...
Nurturing the Mercy Within Our Homes “And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquillity in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed, in that are signs for a people who give thought.” (Al Quran, Rum, 30/21) One...
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...
Taqwa: What Truly Matters in Islam “Take provisions, but indeed, the best provision is taqwa. Fear Me, o you who understand.” (Al Quran, Baqarah, 2/197.) Taqwa means being aware of Allah (swt) in everything we do. It means knowing that we are servants of Allah and that we have responsibilities...
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...
Don’t say ‘Uff’ to your parents Thy Lord decrees that you worship none but Him, and be virtuous to parents. Whether one or both of them reaches old age, say not to them “Uff!” nor chide them, but speak unto them a noble word. Lower unto them the wing of...
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...
Upholding Goodness and Resisting Evil “You are the best nation produced [as an example] for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allah.” (Surah: 3, Al-i ‘Imran, Verse No: 110) A Muslim should strive to be a good person, a truthful servant of...
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...
He who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed- and He is the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving. (Surah no. 67, al-Mulk, Verse no. 02) Death does not mean the end of life Dear brothers and sisters, remember that death can...
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...
All the praises and thanks be to Allah the Lord of the Universe. (Surah No. 01, al-Fateha, Verse No. 01) Dear brothers and sisters, this is the first verse of Surah Al-Fatiha. Fateha means the opening chapter. IIt opens the door of the Qur’an and also opens the closed hearts...
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...
Knowledge is power O my Lord! Increase me in knowledge. [Surah No. 20 (Ta-Ha), Verse No. 114] What is knowledge? Dear brothers and sisters, do we know what knowledge is? Knowledge is the information, understanding, and skills that a man gains through education or experience. There are two types of...
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...
Eid-ul-Adha and Purity of Intention Neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah, but it is piety from you that reaches Him. Thus He has subjected these animals to you that you may magnify Allah for the guidance He bestowed upon you. And give glad tidings (O Prophet!) to...
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...
Allah is with those who fear Him And thus We have set up in every town, its wicked men, to plot therein. But they plot not except against their own selves, and they perceive it not. (Surah No. 06, Al-Ana’m,Verse No. 123) Allah knows everything Dear brothers and sisters, The...
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