Da’wah comes from tad’u, which means to supplicate, call, request, encourage, seek help, incline towards, or ask. Islamically it involves: Calling people to Allah Azza wa Jall Making people better worshippers of Allah Azza wa Jall Encouraging others to become better in practice and understanding of Allah’s religion. Giving da’wah is in general a communal … Read more
We try not to think about death and dying, but in reality thinking about death softens the heart towards the worship of Allah Azza wa Jall. It is the most efficient way of relieving anxiety. It is also the most efficient method of overcoming laziness. It is also a potent antidepressant. Al-Qurtubi quotes in his … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, One of the clichés we hear in many wise sayings and literature is “live in the present.” It was said by wise people of the past, present, and even wise fictional characters: Happy the man, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own: He who, secure within, can say: … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, In surat al Furqan, there is a passage (ayah 63 to 76) in which Allah Azza wa Jall describes a special group of people. This group is given a name by Allah – ibadur Rahman, the Servants of the Most Merciful, and they enjoy a special mercy from the Most Merciful. Allah … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, We have probably come across people, even Muslims, who are convinced that in Islam, men are better than women. Some of us have these beliefs so ingrained in our mind that even in the face of contradicting evidence, we find it difficult to let go of these beliefs. In fact, some prominent … Read more
As Muslims it is our duty to pursue the learning process while breath still fills our lungs and our brains are capable of thought. As parents we are blessed to witness the miracle of learning and are responsible for fostering a love of learning in our children. As teachers we are gifted with spiritual and … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim: Prostration is one of the highest signs of worship. It is the lowest we can get, in front of the Highest of all. We put the most prized part of our body– our forehead– on the ground, thus acknowledging Allah’s loftiness and grandeur. It is also the time when we’re closest to … Read more
This amazing sunnah takes only five seconds, so say it in your next prayer! Also: 1. Write it on a sticky note and put it on the wall so you can first memorize it, and afterwards remind yourself to say it in your prayer (before you start reciting Suratul Faatihah). 2. Teach the children so … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Barakah, as we know, means blessing. The word occurs many times in the Quran in different forms, for example: And if only the people of the cities had believed and feared Allah , We would have opened upon them blessings (barakaat) from the heaven and the earth; but they denied [the messengers], … Read more