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
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
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Has this happened to you? You’re at work you’re thinking of the time you’ll be back home in front of the TV. While in front of the TV, you’re thinking of what’s there to eat and whether you should go out or not, and while you’re having your delicious meal, you’re thinking … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim: You may have met some people, not only in movies, but in real life, who have a knack for turning every opportunity into profit— every bit of rock they come across into gold. I once heard of a businessman who bought a certain airlines company which was not only incurring losses, but … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, I’m going to feel better when we’ve moved into a new house. Once I get a degree then I’ll be happy. I’m just waiting to get married, then life will be much happier. If only such and such happened, I would be so much happier! We look for happiness in many places. … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, (Note: This article will make complete sense only to students of Arabic grammar.) For non-native students of Arabic grammar, one of the most confusing and difficult topics is the various uses of the accusative case (mansub). For your quick reference, and for easy comparison and contrast, below is a very short summary … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Congratulations! You’re a seeker of knowledge. How do I know that? Simply because you are here in this blog! It has become so easy for us in this era to study the deen just by sitting at home. We can’t really appreciate what a blessing it is from Allah to have ilm … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Perhaps you have heard of the myth of the Alchemist’s stone that can turn any ordinary metal into gold. As Muslims, we don’t need a magic stone to turn our messes into golden opportunities. The formula for doing that was provided to us by our beloved Prophet (saws): How wonderful is the … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, All of us have faced a situation at least some times in our lifetime where we were wronged by another person. That is indeed a test from Allah. When someone wrongs us, hurts us, or refuses to give us our right, it is natural to feel angry and hurt. If a certain … Read more