Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, The nineteenth surah of the Quran is called Surat al-Maryam alaihassalam. Surprisingly though, it starts with the story of Zakariyya alaihi salam. Why? The birth of Jesus alaihi salam was indeed miraculous, so miraculous that the Christians came to the conclusion that he must be the son of God– if not, how … Read more
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The Importance of Modelling One of the ways in which human beings learn new things is through modelling. There are certain individuals whom we admire, and so naturally we start imitating their characteristics because of a strong desire to be like them. This process starts in early childhood, when we begin … Read more
How many times do we just go to the doctor and take our medicine without remembering Allah is Ash-Shaafi (the Healer) and following one of the prescribed cures from the sunnah? What’s the first thing YOU do when you feel ill? Grab an aspirin? We have a better idea: Revive the sunnah by reciting these … Read more
“I get so angry over the littlest things . . . ” Sound familiar? The last time you got angry, what did you do? Did you start shouting, or even swearing? This is actually mentioned as a sign of weak emaan by the scholars! Getting angry happens, but turn it around and try to build … Read more
by Raiiq Ridwan She Trusted, He Delivered Perched on top of the mountain with nothing and no one around her, the lady peered into the distance. She saw no one. She ran down the mountain and across the valley and climbed another mountain, peering into the distance again. Again, nothing could be seen Her child … Read more
How many times do you actually forget to mention Allah azza wa jall when you start doing something? From now on focus on saying bismillah whenever you begin something during your day, whether it is eating, drinking, writing an essay, or anything else halaal. Pay extra attention to the things that you do out of … Read more
You might know of the supplication to say before you enter the toilet, but do you actually say it each time you go, or do you often forget? And do you know of the other sunan you can revive each time you use the bathroom? For example: 1. Say the supplication for entering the toilet. Action: … 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