Recite in the name of your Lord who created. (Al-Alaq, 96:1*) The above ayah, the (translation of the) very first ayah to be revealed to the Prophet ﷺ, clearly shows the status of education in Islam. It is the first thing commanded by Allah. In fact, one of the reasons why the Prophet was sent … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim You will find a lot of material on the net and books on Hajj and Umrah, but so far I couldn’t find one where it explains clearly the terms which are completely unknown to a Muslim studying about them or performing them for the first time. Usually the authors just assume that … Read more
Use these blessed days to review and revive the sunnan we’ve learned so far! It’s time to look back at all the sunan, revise what you have learned, and make an extra effort to really apply them in your daily life and gain immense rewards in shaa Allah. Special gift We’ve made a special Revive … Read more
Allah calls Himself Al-Baatin— The Hidden, Knower of hidden things— once in the Quran. Al-Baatin is the One who is concealed and veiled from the creation’s perception. He is unseen in this world, yet His existence is apparent through His signs in the creation of which He knows all inner circumstances! The Hidden and Intimate, Knower of … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim The two Eids are the most important celebrations in the life of a believer. The Prophet (saws) said to Abu Bakr (ra): O Abu Bakr, every people has its festival and this [Eid al Fitr] is our festival. [ibn Majah] In this festive occasion, we do every kind of halal thing that’s … Read more
Taste the hajj from home and experience the real talbiyah (the prayer of a pilgrim, declaring that he or she intends to perform the hajj only for the glory of Allah [swt]). The Prophet salallahu alayhi wa sallam said: . . . There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah … Read more
Two Excellent Companions Abu Bakr, the Truthful, and Umar ibn al Khattab, the Separator (between good and evil), were the most beloved companions of the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam. They were both excellent in character, the best examples for us after the Prophet. Both of them were present with the Prophet throughout his struggles … Read more
Allah calls Himself Al-Ghaalib— The Victor, the Predominant— on one occasion in the Quran. Al-Ghaalib is the One who is victorious in every situation. He is the only One who decides and does as He wants with the creation and makes the believers prevail. The Victor, the Predominant, the One Who Prevails Ghaalib comes from the root ghayn-laam-baa, which points … Read more
Bismillahi-r-Rahmani-r-Rahim There are several places in the Qur’an where Allah Azza Waajal mentions the story of Adam alaihi salam and Shaytan. The following is a discussion on one of those passages, which is also the first time the story is mentioned in the Qur’an, in the beginning of Surat al Baqarah. And [mention, O Muhammad … Read more