Steadfast Love of Allah - I
Love of Allah The Almighty is a degree for which people compete and which worshippers aspire to; forerunners hurried to realize it and lovers devote themselves to it, and worshippers are pleasantly relieved by its breeze. Love of Allah nourishes hearts and souls, and delights the eyes. It is life,... More

Jan 12, 2026
Our need for guidance - II
The Messenger, asks Allah for guidance: The Prophet used to invoke Allah frequently for guidance: “Allahumma innee as-aluka al-huda, wat-tuqa, wal-`ifafa, wal-ghina (O Allah! I beseech You for guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment") Imam Muslim reported in his saheeh from the Hadeeth of ‘Aa‘ishah (the mother of the believers) that... More

Jan 12, 2026
Etiquettes of Seeking Knowledge - I
Abu Rifa‘ah, May Allah be pleased with him, came to the Prophet while he was delivering a Khutbah (sermon) and said, “O Messenger of Allah, I am a stranger who came to ask about matters of his religion because he does not know about his religion.” The Messenger of Allah... More

Jan 12, 2026
Bashfulness of the Prophets and Pious Predecessors
In Jaami‘ Al-‘Uloom wal-Hikam, Ibn Rajab said, "Know that there are two types of bashfulness: that which is innate and not acquired. It is one of the most sublime morals that Allah The Almighty grants to the slave. Therefore, it was narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: "Bashfulness brings... More

Jan 12, 2026
Avoiding anger
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar that Allah's Messenger said: "No one does anything more excellent in the sight of Allah, The Great and The Glorious, than restraining his anger, seeking to please Allah." [Ahmad and At-Tirmithi] Murphy's Law is commonly known as: "Anything that can go wrong, will." However, what about... More

Jan 12, 2026
The value of glorifying the 'Sacred City'
The importance of values lies in the fact that they are the criterion by which people, ideologies, actions, positions and subjects can be judged and measured; moreover, values decide the identity of the community; the values in a given community have a direct effect and influence on the manners and... More

Jan 12, 2026
Contentment is a sign of wealth
If people become content with the little they have, then there will be no poor or deprived persons among them. If a person is content with what Allah, the Almighty, has given him, he will be powerful and in no need of others, even if he does not possess a... More

Jan 12, 2026
Happiness Is in Obedience to Allah, Not in Sins
Question I want to feel good most of the time and not rely on anyone. I do not have friends but would love to, and I do not have a boyfriend but would like to, and I do not have a sexy body but would like to, and I dream... More

Jan 12, 2026
Importance of Time in the Life of the Muslim
Everything, when lost, can be regained, except time. If it is lost, there is no hope to regain it. That is why time is the most precious thing that can ever be possessed in this life. Islam is a religion that acknowledges the importance of time and appreciates its seriousness.... More

Jan 12, 2026
Helpful Tips to Quit Smoking
If you were to apprise a smoker about the harmful effects of smoking and ask him when he plans to quit smoking, he would probably say: tomorrow or the day after, or simply, "later". A person who answers in this manner is not convinced in his heart of the prohibition... More

Jan 12, 2026
Gratitude - II
Again, knowing and recognising the favors, as well as their source, is the initial step and it precedes thanking Allah. Recognising favors such as the favors of being able to move, walk, work, exercise, sleep, eat etc. all branch from the great favor of being healthy. The favor of being... More

Jan 12, 2026