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Sending blessings on the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ; peace be upon him) on Jumu’ah - the Prophet (ﷺ; peace be upon him) said: “Among the best of your days is Friday. Send blessings on me abundantly therein, for your blessings are presented to me.” [Abu Dawood]
The three letter root of this name carries the meaning of compliance and humility, so the term “Dīn” is in reference to obedience. Similarly, the Day of Judgement has been given the name of Yawm Al-Dīn/The Day of Dīn for the same reason. It is the day when creation shall be recompensed for their doings, which will…
As we approach the blessed month of Ramadan, we are reminded of the fragility of life, as recent earthquakes have claimed the lives of many. Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala; May He be glorified and exalted) reminds us in the Quran: "Wherever you are, death will overtake you, even if you are in fortresses built up strong…
We must always be aware of our speech, whether at home, outside, or at work. What we say and how we say it has consequences for us as believers, both in this world and in the next.
Your life can change in a split second, without you even anticipating or realising it. There are no guarantees whatsoever. You could be living comfortably with no financial hardship and all of a sudden, you may be the recipient of Zakat funds. Turkey has provided the most aid to Syrian refugees of any Muslim country…
When referring to disobeying His commandments, Allah (ﷻ, the Mighty and Sublime) says in the Glorious Quran: “You counted it a little thing, while with Allah it was very great.” [Surah Nur:15]
Recent reports of a heinous act involving the burning of the Quran have undoubtedly left many of us devastated and outraged. The Quran holds a special place in our hearts as believers, and the thought of its desecration is intolerable. But as we process our emotions, we must ask ourselves: when was the last time we…
Shukr means showing gratitude or thankfulness for blessings bestowed upon us by our Bestower, Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala; May He be glorified and exalted). Allah (ﷻ; The Possessor of Complete Glory and Majesty) reminds us: “If you are grateful, I will give you more.” [Surah Ibrahim 14:7].
Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala; May He be glorified and exalted) has provided His servants with food and water as sustenance. As servants, we are obliged to be grateful for the favours bestowed. We can be rewarded whilst eating by simply following the practices of our Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ; peace be upon him) as described…
Abu Burda (radiAllahu’anhu) reported: I visited Abu Musa (radiAllahu’anhu), as he was in the house of the daughter of Fadl b. 'Abbas (radiAllahu’anha). I sneezed but he did not respond to it (by saying): Allah may have mercy upon you (yarhamak Allah). Then she sneezed and he (Fadl b. 'Abbas) said: May Allah have mercy…
Allah (‘azza wa jal; The Possessor of Complete Glory and Majesty) reminds us in the Glorious Qur’an: “O you who have believed, fear Allah. And let every soul look to what it has put forth for tomorrow - and fear Allah. Indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what you do. And be not like those who forgot Allah, so He made…
Allah (ﷻ; The Possessor of Complete Glory and Majesty) says in His Perfect Words: “Verily, the most honourable of you with Allah is that (believer) who has At-Taqwa. Verily, Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware.” [Surah Al-Hujurat 49:13]. Then further: “Indeed, Allah loves the Muttaqeen (those who have taqwa).” [Surah Ali…