October 23, 2020
THE TRUE REWARDS OF RAMADAN
There are various ahadeeth which explain the rewards of Ramadan, and the rewards are indeed plentiful. One such hadith mentions…
September 1, 2020
PART 22 – THE INTELLIGENT AND THE FOOLISH
When assessing one’s intelligence in the scope of Islam, do you know the benchmarks which have been applied by the…
September 7, 2020
DISEASES OF THE HEART THAT PREVENT TOTAL IMAN- PART 1
The essence of Islam has been eradicated over the centuries and what is left of the message is miniscule. Islamic…
September 7, 2020
9.MIGRATION
If the situation gets so unbearable that it is causing our spiritual defeat, Islam permits us to emigrate to friendlier…
August 4, 2020
WHEN THINGS DON’T GO WELL
THE TEST OF SINCERITY When things are on an even keel or on a comfortable and predictable plateau, it is…
September 1, 2020
PART 15 – AVOIDING THE GAPS
If we do not fill our thoughts with Allah, then the chasm in our minds will be occupied by Shaitan…
September 11, 2020
IBRAHIM AS [PART 1]
The Friend of Allah As generations passed, Islam slowly disappeared from the hearts and minds of the people, until a…
October 26, 2020
BUILDING BRIDGES WITH THE NON-MUSLIM COMMUNITIES -PART 1
The power of one individual We are privileged nowadays to have information at our fingertips, to be literate, and be…
September 7, 2020
WHO AM I AND WHY AM I HERE? PART 8
Iftiqar (the state of poverty to Allah) This is the most desirable state to be in, and this was the…
September 7, 2020
WHY CAN’T I STAY DEVOUT?
Why Can’t I Stay Devout? Sometimes we find it difficult to sustain a constant and long term routine of obedience…
September 11, 2020
IS HUMANITY DEAD?
Random acts of Mercy Narrated by Abu Hurairah (RA): “The Prophet of Allah SAW kissed Hasan ibn ‘Ali while Aqra’…
September 11, 2020
CONFIDENCE V ARROGANCE
If you have knowledge and you know what you are doing, then this knowledge gives you confidence. There is however…
September 11, 2020
MUSA AS – PART 2
A New Life Having killed a man, and knowing that the Pharaoh and his men were hot on his heels,…
September 7, 2020
WHO AM I AND WHY AM I HERE? PART 2
The continuous transmission of the message Throughout the history of mankind, Allah SWT has been sending us His messages and…
October 23, 2020
WHY RAMADAN IS SPECIAL
When Mohammad (SAW) saw the crescent, the new moon on the month of Rajab which is one month before Shaaban…
September 11, 2020
MUSA AS – PART 5
Many people think that the story of Musa AS ended after the crossing of the Red Sea. However, events continued…
September 2, 2020
INTRODUCTION TO QURANIC STORIES
The Qur’an contains a set of stories that relates to ordinary people – men, women and youths. Our Creator has…
August 13, 2020
GARLIC
GARLIC In Arabic language, garlic is called “thaum” or “ثوم” and is referred to in the following Qur’anic verse: And…
October 26, 2020
THE ART OF DA’WAH PART 3
The Three Punches The major pillars of da’wah are to deliver a punch in the face (with good manner, behaviour and character),…
September 7, 2020
ARROGANCE
We have already talked about the building blocks forming the habits of unhappy people – discontentment and envy. These habits,…
September 7, 2020
12.THE THREE PEOPLE: A HADITH ABOUT GRATITUDE (SHUKR)
Narrated Abu Huraira: that he heard Allah’s Apostle (SAW) saying, “Allah willed to test three Israelis who were a leper,…
September 7, 2020
18. WHAT IS THE SUNNAH OF ALLAH?
From all the previous stories and Qur’anic stories we can conclude that Allah is emphasizing one message. Allah puts us…
September 3, 2020
THE DECEPTION YEARS PART 3
Deception of the Parents The deception continues by the parents to their children, feeding them with lies and misinformation until…
August 27, 2020
A MOTHER’S MARRIAGE ADVICE TO HER DAUGHTER
A snippet for you to think about. There are certain things that are key to a happy marriage, regardless of…
October 26, 2020
THE ART OF DA’WAH PART 1
Introduction We are the followers of the sunnah which is based on the customs and habits of Rasulullah SAW. A Muslim following…
September 1, 2020
PART 20 – THE LEGACY WE SEEK
It is narrated that we can love who we want, but we will be separated from that person eventually. We…
September 7, 2020
ISLAM IS FROM THE INSIDE OUT, NOT THE OUTSIDE IN
As a child, and even into my adulthood, I was brought up to believe that all one needs to do…
September 7, 2020
BETWEEN ISLAM, CULTURE AND MATERIAL LIFE
Divisions between us are growing on a daily basis, even between groups of supposedly pious Muslims. When infused with other…
March 17, 2021
WHEN PEOPLE LET YOU DOWN – PART 2
What will Endure? All the relationships in life are bound to fail and will not benefit us, except only one:…