There is no doubt that the reward of Allah The Almighty is better and more lasting than any worldly benefit. Allah, the Exalted, Says (what means): {But what is with Allah is better and more lasting for those who have believed and upon their Lord rely.} [Quran 42: 36] 　　Indeed,... More

　　Our talk in this article is going to be about one of the highest ranks in the religion and a quality of the virtuous… it is certainty. 　　Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim said about the rank of certainty: “It’s importance for belief, is like that of the soul to the body. It... More

　　It was related on the authority of Abu Mas'ood Al-Badri that: "The Messenger of Allah said: "One of the admonitions of the previous prophets which has been conveyed to people is that if you have no shame, you can do whatever you wish." [Al-Bukhari] 　　Explanation of the Hadeeth: 　　The saying... More

　　Islam instils honour and dignity in the hearts of Muslims, and it is only Islam that can grant such honour and dignity; therefore, those who resort to the disbelievers for support and assistance are in reality humiliating themselves. These Muslims may feel honour under the protection of these disbelievers, but... More

　　Manhood is a quality that is pursued by people of high ambitions and serious thinking men. It is a basic quality that is needed by every man, for when men lose the qualities of manhood, they cease to be real men. Manhood is deeply implanted in a person through strong... More

　　Islam highly commends humbleness and simplicity and reckons that as one of the traits of a true believer. The Prophet said: "Al-Kibr (proud and arrogance) is rejecting the truth and looking down upon people."[Muslim, At-Tirmithi and Abu Daawood] 　　Humility is for one who is important and significant and he fears... More

　　Generosity is a virtuous trait that every Muslim should strive to attain. As for the believer who closely adheres to the teachings of Islam, kindness and giving from what he has become part of his good character. 　　Generosity is the opposite of stinginess, as stinginess is a disease of the... More

　　Those who are righteous greatly honor the sacred ordinances of Allah The Almighty more than others. 　　Here is the clarification in detail: 　　The way of piety 　　Briefly, piety is the way that you should resort to if you seek the honor of this great position; honoring the sacred Ordinances of... More

　　A Muslim differs from all other types of people on earth; they worship and prostrate to other than Allah; some of them worship the sun, the moon, stars, cows, and idols, such as those who worship Buddha. Conversely, a Muslim worships only Allah and believes that He is All-Capable; He... More

　　Motivational speaker and author of several self-help books, Denis Waitley has said, "Losers live in the past. Winners learn from the past and enjoy working in the present towards the future." We can develop a positive attitude towards our future by refusing to dwell on past hardships, realising that they... More

　　Loving our Lord is mandatory upon each of His slaves since the Prophet informed us that it is a characteristic of belief and a sign of enjoying the sweetness of faith. Anas ibn Malik narrated that the Prophet said: “One who attains the following three things will taste the sweetness... More

　　Steadfastness in faith has been mentioned on more than one occasion in the Noble Quran and the Sunnah (Prophetic tradition). Allah the Exalted, enjoined the Muslims to be upright in their religion, praising the steadfast people and promising them generous rewards. 　　For instance, Allah the Exalted Says (what means): {So... More

　　Qualified righteous men are the backbone of missions, the spirit for progress and the focal point of reformation. There can be countless factories of weapons and ammunition, but if there are no men to use the weapons being produced, there will be no ability to fight. The finest educational curricula... More

　　We must pay attention to our gatherings and meetings, because they have a major effect on us. If one were to take a quick look at Muslim gatherings today, he would find that it is nothing but a means of people occupying themselves with life, each according to his interest... More

　　Interacting with others in life is necessary, as a person is surrounded by neighbors, relatives and colleagues in institutions of study and workplaces. Due to this dealing with different types of people, it is natural to be made susceptible to harm from some of them. Suppose that every such act... More

　　As we enter upon the month of Shawal, let us not leave off the many acts of worship we performed during the blessed month of Ramadan. Ramadan, for most of us, was a time of renewal and reestablishment of our commitment to Allah and His religion. 　　We fasted, gave charity,... More

　　In a previous article, we mentioned some motivation boosters; following are some more: 　　1. Seeking perfection and rising above inadequacy 　　The Prophet said: “Allah likes what is noble and dislikes what is petty” , meaning every act that is bad and inferior. The Quran urges us to strive for excellence,... More

　　The more one ponders over the apparent and hidden favours from Allah The Almighty upon him, the more he will realise that his Lord has granted him abundant blessings and protected him from a number of evils; this will certainly remove grief and anxiety and bring happiness and contentment.Thus, take... More

　　Allah the Almighty and His Messenger, Prophet Muhammad very clearly tell us the value of time, why we must not waste it and how we can make use of our time wisely to increase our faith and thus attain success, especially eternal success in the Hereafter. 　　Both the Quran and... More

　　Allah The Almighty Says (what means): 　　• {And is one who was dead and We gave him life and made for him light by which to walk among the people like one who is in darkness, never to emerge therefrom? Thus it has been made pleasing to the disbelievers that... More