Whom Allah Chooses to Guide
Islam teaches that Allah’s guidance is a key factor in both becoming guided to Islam and remaining guided in Islam. Allah states: وَمَا كَانَ لِنَفْسٍ...
Forbidding from Accompanying Sultans
If more a person's status is elevated in this world, the more his status will diminish in the Hereafter. Ibn 'Umar (radiyAllahu 'anhuma) said, 'By...
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...
Uniqueness of the Companions
The Companions of the Holy Prophet ﷺ were unique in the sense that religion, morality, social dynamism, politics, (i.e. all the diverse requirements of a civilized society) were mirrored in the most beautiful colours in their lives. There was no schism, no corroding lack of integration in their souls. Because of this, they were ideally suited to operate as stewards of humanity.
How to Discipline Your Child as a Muslim
Know that a child is a trust on his parents and his heart is an uncut jewel which is open to every inscription. So...
Making the Individual Feel Worthy
It is narrated on the authority of Anas (Allah be pleased with him) that a woman, somewhat mentally defected, said, "O Messenger of Allah!...
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...
How Abu Bakr (RA) Defended the Prophet ﷺ
In addition to all of his other wonderful qualities, Abu Bakr (ra) was brave, fearing none but Allah (SWT). In the early days of...
Questions That No Atheist Will Be Able To Answer
What are the questions that no atheist will be able to answer? How did existence emerge out of no-space and no-time? How can an atheist...
Is Islamic Hell a Disproportionate Punishment?
There are those who would argue that the punishment of everlasting hell is disproportional to the crime of kufr (disbelief). They would argue that...