Our faith sometimes weakens and we become overwhelmed by our desires. The shaytaan makes sin attractive to us, so we fall into things that Allah ‘azza wajal has forbidden. Now the question is not whether or not you will sin, because mistakes are in fact part of our nature. The question is: what will you … Read more
Isn’t it heart-melting how your Lord gives you the opportunity to spend the wealth He (swt) gave you to bring great benefit to yourself? Giving charity is something truly heart-softening in Islam— but do you know how you can actually become more productive by giving sadaqah? Giving charity is one of the five pillars and a … Read more
What will save us on the Day of Judgement? Are we favored based on our race or color? No. Then what is it? It is the place in our body which Allaah subhanahu wa ta’alaa made the location of the most valuable possession of a human being: emaan (faith). It is your heart. What favours … Read more
You probably know the story of Aadam ‘alayhis salaam, but do you know how to make this story relevant to you? Do you know how Aadam ‘alahis salaam dealt with family issues? Or that two very important must-have habits are found in his story, as well as the secret of the importance of knowledge and … Read more
You know what you want and are constantly trying to pursue it, but somehow you never really seem to get anywhere. Why not? Many of us have a mindset that’s totally working against us! If we want success we need to understand our ideals of success. This week we look at how your productivity is … Read more
The more you do it, the more you’re elevated. It’s called “the secret of prayer” and “the seal of rukoo.” It’s the ultimate position of humility and glorification of your Lord. Engaged in it you’re closer to Him than in any other position. You can benefit from it even on many different occasions outside your … Read more
Sometimes we have moments, or even months or years, in which we feel we’ve lost a part of ourselves. We used to be so motivated to do good deeds, remembering Him when we would go to sleep and wake up, but now we feel far away from our Lord. We wonder to ourselves: how can … Read more
Say: “Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death, are [all] for Allah, the Cherisher of the worlds.” [Quran, 6:162] This is one of my favourite ayaat in the Quran. Why? Because here Allah (swt) is telling me to constantly remind myself about why I do what I do each … Read more
You must have had those moments when you felt so strong, thinking: whatever needs to happen will happen. That sweet feeling of trusting in Allaah subhanahu wa ta’alaa is priceless, granting an amazing peace of mind. Then there are the times you get tense. You worry. You feel a knot in your stomach. What if … Read more