The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Part of the perfection of one’s Islam is his leaving that which does not concern him.” (Sunan al-Tirmidhī, Hadith – 2318) Have you ever become so interested in what someone else was doing that you forgot about your own work? Maybe...
“Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.” (Surah 13.Ar-Rad, Verse – 11) This powerful verse reminds us of a simple but life-changing truth: lasting change begins inside the human heart, not outside in the world around us. Allah, in His...
Stay hungry to be healthy The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said – “The son of Adam cannot fill a vessel worse than his stomach, as it is enough for him to take a few bites to straighten his back. If he cannot do it, then he may fill it...
Do you understand yourself? And I do not acquit myself. Indeed, the soul is a persistent enjoiner of evil, except those upon which my Lord has mercy. Indeed, my Lord is Forgiving and Merciful. (Surah 12. Yusuf, verse – 53) The Quranic verse mentioned above is said by Prophet Yusuf...
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...
The Hidden Destruction of Interest (Riba) “O ye who believe! Devour not usury, doubled and multiplied; but fear Allah that ye may (really) prosper.” (Surah No. 3: Al ‘Imran; Verse No. 130) Dear friends, Interest, or riba, refers to taking back more than what was originally lent, without effort or...
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...
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