How Was Umar (RA) During The Drought With His People?
Once during the early stages of the drought, 'Umar (ra) was given bread that had been soaked in oil. Not wanting to eat the...
The Key To Attaining Taqwa
Ibn Juzayy al-Kalbi states that the key to attaining taqwa revolves around ten matters. If a person takes these matters seriously the result should...
The Inward Rules Of The Zakah
Know that he who seeks the road of the Afterlife through the zakah has certain duties to fulfil. These are as follows: THE FIRST DUTY...
Bedouins Are More Disposed To Courage Than Sedentary People
The reason for this is that sedentary people have become used to laziness and ease. They are sunk in well-being and luxury. They have...
The Dua That is Not Rejected
Al-‘Allāmah, al-Imām Ibn al-Qayyim gathered an amazing summary containing a tremendous amount of good where he clarified the most important of what is befitting...
The Zuhd Of Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (RA)
Zuhd is an often misunderstood term, most probably because, among certain people - namely, certain followers of Sufi orders it is taken to an...
How To Understand And Reflect Over The Qur’an
The Qur’an has been revealed that it may be understood. There would be no sense in believing in it if we do not follow...
Uthman Ibn Affan (RA) and the Qur’an
The method by means of which ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan and all the noble Sahabah were educated was the Holy Qur’an which was revealed from...
The Wisdom of Ibn Mas’ud
One of the sayings of Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) was that a man said in his presence, "I do not...
Eight Lessons For A Meaningful Life
It has been narrated that Shaqīq al-Balkhī told al-Hātim: ‘You have accompanied me for a while now. What have you learned?’ Al-Hātim said: "Eight...