"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled amidst rolling hills, there lived a wise and kind-hearted old man named Hasan. He was known throughout the village for his gentle nature and his unwavering faith in Allah. One hot summer day, a group of young children gathered around Hasan, eager to hear one of his insightful stories. Smiling, Hasan obliged and began to narrate a tale. “There was once a small sparrow named Malik,” Hasan began. “Malik lived in
Read moreThe cheerful little girl with bouncy golden curls was almost five. Waiting with her mother at the checkout stand, she saw them, a circle of glistening white pearls in a pink foil box. “Oh mommy please, Mommy. Can I have them? Please, Mommy, please?” Quickly the mother checked the back of the little foil box and then looked back into the pleading blue eyes of her little girl’s upturned face. “A dollar ninety-five. That’s almost $2.00. If you really want
Read moreAm I truly grateful for each breath that I take, For each and every moment that I am awake? Do I thank Allah for my restful sleep, And for the dreams that cause me to weep? Am I honestly thankful to the Almighty One, For the early morning mist, the bright, rising sun? During Fajr prayer, I use my soft prayer mat, As Allah’s servant, do I appreciate that? Throughout the day, do I realise, That Allah, All knowing and
Read moreAllah still loves and shows mercy to those who disobey Him, so imagine how much He loves those who obey Him.
Read moreA man reached 70 years of age and he faced a disease; he could not urinate. The doctors informed him that he was in need of an operation to cure this disease. He agreed to have the operation done as the problem was giving him much pain for days. When the operation was completed, his doctor gave him the bill which covered all the costs. The old man looked at the bill and started to cry. Upon seeing this the
Read moreWhen you get what you want, that is Allah’s direction. When you don’t get what you want, that is Allah’s Protection.
Read more“Purity has 4 levels:1) Purifying the external body from impurities2) Purifying the limbs from the disobedience of Allah3) Purifying the heart from bad habits and character4) Purifying the soul from everything besides Allah.’ Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi Ahkam al-Islam, pg 21
Read moreA very poor newly wedded, young couple lived in a small farm. One day the husband made the following proposal to his wife:Honey, I will leave the house: I will travel faraway, get a job and work hard in order to come back and give you the comfortable life that you deserve. I do not know how long I will stay away, I only ask one thing, please wait for me, and while I am away, you should be faithful
Read moreThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Verily your Lord is Generous and Shy. If His servant raises his hands to Him, He becomes shy to return them empty.” (Tirmidhī)
Read moreRemember your blessings, that Allah has granted you, no matter what you’re going through.
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