September 2, 2020
PART 8 – THE VALUE OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND FOCUS
The first step in the sequence of seeking the knowledge of Allah is to appreciate the value of the knowledge…
September 7, 2020
VISITING THE ILL
This is never a comfortable topic, because visiting and taking care of the ill is not something that is pleasant.…
September 7, 2020
THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS
There are many junctures in life where we face stumbling blocks. When we aspire for something but fail, when we…
October 23, 2020
THE GIFTS OF RAMADAN
Fasting is not intended to be a hardship. It is a time where Allah bestows His mercy upon us. Apart…
October 23, 2020
RAMADAN – COMPASSION AND CARING
Fasting as an institution for the purification of the soul is common to all the divine religions (Judaism, Christianity and…
September 7, 2020
WHO AM I AND WHY AM I HERE? PART 1
Do I know the purpose of my life? The Qur’an says: And I did not create the jinn and mankind…
September 7, 2020
ON BEING ILL (PART 2)
The Rewards for the Patient Patience during adversity runs counter to mankind’s hasty instinct to despair at the first sign…
September 7, 2020
WHO AM I AND WHY AM I HERE? PART 9
Coming to an end Think about it. You may be living in this life but in reality you are in…
September 7, 2020
PART 2 – WHAT ABOUT MY QUALITIES?
Reality check – Are You the Right Spouse? Try this simple test. Write down on a piece of paper ten…
September 1, 2020
PART 40 – HASTEN TOWARDS A GOOD DEED!
Rasulullah SAW asked us to hurry up with the good deeds, and this has been reported numerous times with variations:…
September 7, 2020
BLAMING AND COMPLAINING
The Habits of Unhappy People Blaming and Complaining Some people can never be happy. They complain that they work too…
October 26, 2020
THE ART OF DA’WAH PART 6
Dawah to family is delicate. The best is by your own good manner, respect and good conduct, to win the…
September 14, 2020
THE COMPANION OF THE TWO GARDENS
Surah Al Kahf contains four main stories: Musa (AS) and Al Khidr; the The People of the Cave; the Companion…
September 7, 2020
PROJECT SMILE!
WHAT IS PROJECT SMILE? Linguistically, “barakah” means increase. It is a hidden and intangible blessing which Allah can bestow upon…
September 7, 2020
25. FOLLOWING THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE COMPANIONS
It is evident from Islamic history that the Companions had to endure over 20 years of hardship before obtaining victory.…
September 1, 2020
PART 29 – THE SACRIFICES OF THE MUHAJIREEN AND THE ANSARI
The early Muslims made monumental sacrifices for Islam, and one of the clearest examples is the emigration or Hijrah. The…
September 7, 2020
HOW ISLAM LIFTED ME UP
The End I remember a particularly low point in my life where things were not going well on all fronts…
August 26, 2020
GINGER
Ginger Qur’anic Reference: And they will be given to drink there a cup (of wine) mixed with Zanjabil (ginger, etc.)…
September 7, 2020
THE MARRIAGE AND THE “HAPPY ENDING”
The marriage and the “happy ending” Is Marriage the Solution for our problems? Many people, in finding who they think…
September 7, 2020
19. TRIAL AFTER TRIAL
If you are chosen by Allah, your quality will increase. It is not dependent on any external condition, family connections…
August 26, 2020
OLIVE
OLIVE Qur’anic Reference One of the most blessed trees mentioned in the Qur’an and sunnah. Allah SWT gave it a…
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…
August 27, 2020
WATER AND KOHL … AND THE TONGUE
A woman came to Rasulullah SAW, asking advice about what was the best for her, meaning as a woman. He…
September 7, 2020
HOW TO COPE WITH LIFE- PART 2
So what is the purpose of a major crisis? Human beings are supposed to be the most elevated creation on…
September 11, 2020
WHEN OUR LIVES ARE SHAKEN
We often equate goodness to what we like. Whenever something unpleasant happens, we immediately see negativity in it. Actually this…
September 7, 2020
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE?
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE? Nucleus of the Ummah Every action that we take in life should be guided…
September 7, 2020
THE FAMILY UNIT – THE HEART OF THE UMMAH – PART 2
What is wrong with our wedding celebrations? At the time of marriage, our Islamic values are undermined and even obliterated.…
September 1, 2020
PART 36 – BUT I’M ALREADY A WORSHIPPER!
So how come some with hijab, beard, niqab and other cosmetic components of Islam have bad manners or behave in…
September 7, 2020
PART 3 – DEVELOPING YOURSELF
Developing Your Own Qualities If you are serious about your journey in this life and the hereafter, embark on a…