Sometimes the trial may be a blessing in disguise as Allah (S) (glorified and exalted be He) says, “But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah Knows, while you know not.” [Qur’an: Chapter 2, Verse 216] Remind…
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Tawakkul is a light for our hearts and a means for us to seek nearness towards Allah (SWT) in a manner that absolutely nothing else can achieve. The essence of this quality of the heart is built upon two very important pillars: dependence upon Allah and trust in Allah.
We all know that the Prophet (S) found his solace and comfort in the worship and remembrance of his Creator. However, when the month of Ramadan approached he intensified his efforts. Humbly supplicating to his Lord, he sought help, support, victory and guidance. It was his spiritual power that kept him strong and motivated throughout…
Once Aisha (R), the wife of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) asked, 'Oh Messenger of Allah, was there any day more difficult to you than on the day of the battle of Uhud?'' The Prophet (PBUH) said, 'Yes, the day of Ta'if was worse for me than the day of Uhud; that was the most difficult…
Ibrahim was born in a house of idolaters, in the kingdom of Babylon. Ibrahim used to watch his father sculpting these idols from stones or wood. He began his uprising against this from the least expected of places; his home. The Qur’an goes on, in its miraculously eloquent and concise expressions, to depict Ibrahim’s struggle…
Often, the term rizq is understood as material provisions in the form of money, food, and our jobs and so on. However, rizq can be defined as anything that brings benefits or goodness to us. Thus, rizq encompasses wealth, family ties, spirituality, our faith, intellect, health and everything else that are beneficial to us and…
Muslim youth struggle with a flux of developmental, social, cultural, and religious factors that can propel them toward negative attitudes and behaviour that impede their development. Youth are the real asset of a nation, nation make progress by channelizing, the energy and effects of youth in the right direction. If youth of a nation go…
David recited his scripture and glorified Allah while the mountains joined him in praise and the birds rallied around him. Almighty Allah directed: Be patient (0 Muhammad) of what they say, and remember Our slave David, endued with power. Verily, he was ever oft-returning in all matters and in repentance (toward Allah.) 38:17
Fasting has so many health benefits that many people, including non-Muslims, have taken it up as a regular health practice! Of course, we as Muslims primarily fast to build our taqwa, our consciousness of Allah, but Allah has also placed countless benefits in this practice, so that we may gain maximum benefit from it in…
The month of Ramadan has come, a blessed month in which Allah Almighty has obligated you to fast. in it the gates of the heavens are opened, and in it the gates of hellfire are closed, and in it the devils are chained, and in it is a night that is better than a thousand…
