"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
Taraweeh Salaah – Night 2 By Sheikh Abdul Hamid Lachporia – Canada In the Name of Almighty Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful Tonight’s Tarawee consists of the last three quarters of Sayakool and the First Half of Tilka. The Surah covered is the final third of Surah Al-Baqara In the very first Sipara, we are told how Nabee Ebrahim Alayhis Salaam, together with his son Hazrat Isma’il Alayhis Salaam built the Holy Ka’bah, which stood for the centre of Tawhid
Read moreTaraweeh Salaah – Night 1 By Sheikh Abdul Hamid Lachporia – Canada In the Name of Almighty Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful “Blessed is He Who hath revealed unto His slave the FURQAN [the Criterion of Right and Wrong], that He may be a warner to mankind. He unto Whom belongeth the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, He hath chosen no son nor hath He any partner in the Sovereignty. He Who created all things, and ordered them
Read moreNEW YEAR’S EVE AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT MESSAGEHadhrat Mufti Ahmad Khanpuri Sahib damat barakatuhum (Shaykhul Hadeeth, Jami’ah Islamiyyah Dabhel) Assalamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh My young brothers! The wrongs that others engage in on New Year’s Eve have now entered our Muslim society. We must save ourselves from them at all costs. Many of these wrongs are of such a nature that they can take one out of the fold of Islam. Hence, I request my young brothers in particular:
Read moreby Ahmed The month of Rajab, one of the sacred foura time to reflect, extra worship and seeking forgiveness at His door The month brings reminder of the upcoming month of fastinguse it to mentally and physically prepare for the month of blessing What can we do to prepare?First lets deal with all the worldly affair Next, Remember the hereafter and our final destinationHell or heaven which of these are you working to make your final destination? Thirdly, Charity, learn
Read moreSurah Al-Kahf (The Cave), the 18th chapter of the Qur’an, is a profound and richly layered surah that offers timeless lessons through four key narratives: the People of the Cave, the owner of two gardens, Musa and Khidr, and Dhul-Qarnayn. Each story explores themes of faith, humility, patience, and divine wisdom. The surah reminds the believers to trust in Allah’s plan, seek knowledge with sincerity, and remain steadfast in times of uncertainty.
Read moreRights of neighbours in Islam Once, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized the importance of being kind to one’s neighbours. He said, “The Angel Gabriel kept advising me about the rights of the neighbor so much that I thought he would make him an heir.” Helping neighbours in Islam One day, a companion of the Prophet noticed his neighbor struggling with some heavy goods. He immediately went over to help. As they worked together, the neighbor revealed he
Read moreOn the subject of Internet and Haya’ respected Sahibzada Amer (may Allah grant him a long and healthy life) a very senior murid of sayyidi wa sanadi said, We focus on staying away from television, as most of the programming is un-Islamic. However, little if any attention is paid to the internet. Inappropriate use of internet is more rampant and morally destructive than TV. Even the most religious and pious families are suffering from its corrupt use. Homes are being destroyed by this
Read moreThe Dilemma of the Hotel Manager Recently, a Muslim man was caught in a dilemma, where he faced two choices, both of which were onerous. This man was the hotel manager of one of the largest hotels in Egypt. The hospitality industry in Egypt is one of the most competitive in the world so this manager always strived to provide the best possible service in his hotel. He paid attention to the smallest details, set the budget priorities, observed his
Read moreConstancy in zikr even without pleasure results in a closeness with Allah and the heart being wholesome. Shaykh Ashraf Ali Thanwi
Read moreAbu Hurayra reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “Wealth is not from a lot of money. Wealth is the independence of the self.” [Agreed upon, Riyad as-Salihin] This hadith reminds us that true wealth in Islam is not measured by clothes, cars, houses or any other possessions but by the state of the heart. Real richness comes from contentment, being satisfied and grateful with what Allah has provided, and freeing ourselves from dependence
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