Finding it difficult to call upon Allah There are some people who find it difficult to call upon Allah. If you are a person who feels too ashamed to call upon Allah, then this is a matter of urgent concern. Now is a good time to evaluate where you are and what is preventing you from […]
Read moreShari’ah – 3 Easy Principles to Live By
Conforming to the Shari’ah Allah sent His beloved Messenger (ﷺ) with the Shari’ah to convey to mankind a comprehensive framework that governs all possible human actions, conduct and behaviour. “Your words and deeds should be according to the Shari’ah since knowledge and action without observance of the Shari’ah is deviation.” [Imam Al-Ghazali] 3 Broad Categories of Shari’ah […]
Read moreHeavenly Bird
O bird of heavenly origin, Come forth… Anchor your eyes upon the heavens, Connect your spirit to the Divine Throne. Come forth, do not be afraid… Come, even if your wings are clipped. Tend to them with loving devotion, they’ll grow back soon. Regain your strength, We will wait… Preen those feathers of praise and glorification. […]
Read moreIn the Pursuit of Happiness…
Everyone is in search of happiness… Where to find happiness? To find peace turn to your Lord, for He is the Source of peace, To find happiness, orientate yourself to your purpose. Happiness is the solace that is derived from being in harmony with the truth. Search for it within, deep within, there you will […]
Read moreKnow your worth
How valuable are you? You are a unique person, rare and precious. No matter who you have become lately, no matter how the world has treated you, no matter how people view you. You as a believer still remain priceless before Allah. Your value, your worth, your honour are not determined by how much you […]
Read more3 ways to reconnect with the Qur’an
Establishing the Qur’an in our life There are 3 ways of interacting with the Qur’an: The first and the most common way to engage with the Qur’an is through the worship of recitation. The recitation of the Qur’an has both immense blessings and reward. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whenever a person recites a […]
Read moreAre you abandoning the Qur’an?
Where to start? We live in an era where we are inundated with information, pulled in many directions whilst managing a busy schedule of work, family, friends, leisure and personal down-time. We live in a world of instant gratifications and instant fixes. We have so many options but a limited time, it is not always […]
Read moreWhy So Sad…?
O you who believe, do not be down-beat or in a state of despair. Allah fashioned you with His own Two Hands. He made you, but He was not, is not and will not be in need of you. However, He made you inherently, inseparably and intricately in need of Him so that He is never […]
Read moreRamadan – The Time of Our Life
“O’ Ramadan, what a great school you are? Here to be with us, to teach us the personality of the people of Paradise.” Ramadan – The leader of the months Ramadan comes but once a year. It is the leader over all the other months. The last 10 nights of Ramadan are the best nights […]
Read moreIsra wal Mi’raj – A wondrous journey [Part 2]
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي أَسْرَىٰ بِعَبْدِهِ لَيْلًا مِّنَ الْمَسْجِدِ الْحَرَامِ إِلَى الْمَسْجِدِ الْأَقْصَى الَّذِي بَارَكْنَا حَوْلَهُ لِنُرِيَهُ مِنْ آيَاتِنَا إِنَّهُ هُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْبَصِيرُ “Glory be to Him, Who took His servant during the night from the Sacred House to the farthest mosque of which We have blessed the precincts, so that We may show to him some […]
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