Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Giving Access to Shaytaan We are offended by dirt, bad smells, and uncleanliness. We try our best to keep ourselves and our surroundings clean. We spend a lot of money on soaps, shampoo, facial cleansers, detergent, floor cleaner, furniture cleaner . . . and the list goes on. But when it comes … Read more
Allah’s name Ash-Shaafee— The One who cures, the Healer— is not mentioned in the Quran, but occurs in a narration of the Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. Ash-Shaafee is the only one who can cure and heal any disease or ailment. His healing is perfect according to His wisdom and He is the source from … Read more
Ouch, darn, or Oh, no? What do you say when you hurt yourself, when something breaks, or when you make a silly mistake? Is it the name of Allah or is it . . . other words? Be honest with yourself— what’s the first thing you say when you trip or bump yourself? Scholars say … Read more
Your home is a blessing as well as a great opportunity to have a place of worship and a platform for inviting many ongoing rewards! And why should we put our houses in order? Because Allah ‘azza wa jall Himself asked us to protect ourselves and our families from the hellfire, because you will be … Read more
Your prayer is a treasure chest full of rewards— and the nonobligatory parts offer amazing opportunities to revive a sunnah! For one thing, according to one sunnah, if you add the above supplication after ruku’, the angels will race to record it! What to do? Memorize it and use it straight after you say sami … Read more
Allah’s name Al-Jameel— The Most Beautiful— is not mentioned in the Quran, but occurs in a narration of the Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. Al-Jameel is the one who is the most beautiful and the source of all beauty to be found in creation. He is perfect and most beautiful in His essence, attributes, and … Read more
Your home is a blessing. Are you making good use of it? Many of our homes are full of shortcomings and neglect of our deen, so it’s time to take action and ask: how can I fill my home with productivity and emaan? In this week’s central ayah Allah ‘azza wa jall reminds us: And … Read more
Siwaak means cleaning the mouth and teeth with a siwaak, which is the name given to the tool used. The siwaak is a stick or twig (of the arak tree) used for this purpose. Now, you don’t have to throw your toothbrush in the bin, but use the siwaak or miswaak (“natural toothbrush”) in addition … Read more
Allah calls Himself Ar-Rabb— The Lord, the Master— on more than 900 occasions in the Quran. Ar-Rabb is the only one who truly takes care of the whole creation, nourishing it in the most perfect way. He is the one who created us, who sustains us, who fosters and regulates all beings from the earliest state to that … Read more