Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Among the most ascetic and bravest of the Companions of the Prophet s.a.w.s. was a man called Abu Dharr al Ghifari. The story of his conversion to Islam is really amazing, and in one sense amusing. His tribe, al Ghifar, were a group of bandits. They would attack any caravans that would … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, When we hear the words Iman, Ihsan, Islam or Ikhlas, we think of a man with a long beard praying Qiyamul Layl. But in fact our deen is not just about prayers and fasting, it encompasses every imaginable aspect of life on this Earth. This is clear from the following hadith of … Read more
Caution and Remembrance Imam ibn al Jauzi rahimahullah explains this beautifully with an example which I’ll quote briefly here: The heart is like a fort. The angels frequent the fort. Next to the fort are places of desires, where the devils come and go as they wish. The walls of the fort prevent the shayateen … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, A great scholar from the generation that was raised up in the stronghold of Islam, he is an outstanding example of how a person from a background of slavery is raised up high in rank among the more socially prominent believers. Such is the beauty of Islam that it doesn’t look at … Read more
11 Reasons to Step Up in Making Dua from Quran and Sunnah It is the best act of worship. It is such a blessed act that the Prophet equated it to worship itself. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Supplication (du’a’) is itself the worship. (He then recited:) ‘And your Lord said: Call on Me, I will … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Allah Azza wa Jall said, And your Lord says, “Call upon Me; I will respond to you.” Indeed, those who disdain My worship will enter Hell [rendered] contemptible. [40:60] Dua is a very important part of worshipping Allah. In fact, the Prophet s.a.w.s. equaled dua to worship. That is why, Allah the … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Allah Azza wa Jall said, O you who have believed, shall I guide you to a transaction that will save you from a painful punishment? [It is that] you believe in Allah and His Messenger and strive in the cause of Allah with your wealth and your lives. That is best for … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Imagine a young man, the heartthrob of Makkah. You can tell by the scent of perfume that he has passed by this road. The most handsome, the best dressed, pampered by his mother, he had every comfort that was available in that city at that time. Historians of the past have described … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Before starting any journey, we get well prepared for it, in order to make sure we don’t suffer unduly on the way. Let us look at some ways of preparing for the ultimate journey of our life. Making Travel Preparations The journey to the Hereafter has many steps in between: the grave, … Read more