Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Let’s take a look at some general principles regarding the names of Allah (taken from the book Explanation to the Beautiful and Perfect Names of Allah by Shaykh as-Sa’di): The names of Allah can only be known through revelation. We can’t perceive the unseen. It is only Allah who can inform us … Read more
by Nazia Hussain Salaam, and welcome to this new series about the best of humanity sent to all of mankind: our blessed Prophet Muhammad (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam; peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). The aim of this series is to explore events in the life of the noble Prophet Muhammad (sal … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, I spent a part of my life abroad for studies. Some of it was pretty sad. I was away from home, family and friends, and I wasn’t really able to make friends easily, especially with people of other races. It was very lonely, and often I would get very depressed. Human beings … Read more
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Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim We sometimes come across examples in Islam of how it is detestable to ask too many questions. But on the other hand there are stories of how the Sahaba, especially the women, would come and ask daring and embarrassing questions to the prophet, which is considered a praiseworthy quality. A sister once … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim From the moment we first look at a person, we’re already forming some ideas about his or her personality, character, and appearance. We are psychologically programmed to do this because we don’t have a clue how to behave when we meet someone we’ve never seen before. The image we form of other … Read more
How many times do we just go to the doctor and take our medicine without remembering Allah is Ash-Shaafi (the Healer) and following one of the prescribed cures from the sunnah? What’s the first thing YOU do when you feel ill? Grab an aspirin? We have a better idea: Revive the sunnah by reciting these … Read more
by Abir Dhib Lately I had a conversation with a non-Muslim about how Muhammad (saws) wasn’t as “holy” as we affirm. When I asked him about his sources, he replied, “Well, it’s all over the news and social media.” This small chat made me think: What if I weren’t a Muslim, had never met a … Read more
“I get so angry over the littlest things . . . ” Sound familiar? The last time you got angry, what did you do? Did you start shouting, or even swearing? This is actually mentioned as a sign of weak emaan by the scholars! Getting angry happens, but turn it around and try to build … Read more