"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
دعاء شهر رجب وشعبان On the authority of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), used to say the following when the month of Rajab began. اَللّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِى رَجَبَ وَ شَعْبَانَ وَ بَلِّغْنَا رَمَضَان “Oh Allah! Bless us in Rajab and Sha`ban, and bring us, oh Allah, to Ramadan.”[Narrated by Tabarani and Ahmad]
Read moreChoosing who to marry is one of the biggest decisions in life. In Islam, this choice isn’t based on looks or fleeting feelings but on faith, good character, and finding someone truly compatible for the long term. 4 Reasons for marriage hadith: A woman may be married for four reasons: for her property, her status. her beauty and her religion, so try to get one who is religious, may your hand be besmeared with dust. Sahih Muslim See also: The
Read moreSelf Discipline is the key to success in Life… This post is about what happened in a typical middle-class household. The son didn’t like living in his house. “You are leaving the room without switching off the fan” “The TV on in the room where there is no one. Switch it off!” “Keep the pen in the stand; it has fallen down” The son didn’t like his father nagging him for these minor things. He had to tolerate these things
Read moreحَسْبُنَا ٱللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ ٱلْوَكِيلُ Every individual should make a point of reciting this at times of difficulty. A recommendation is to stipulate a daily amount to be recited, e.g. 50/100/200 times.
Read moreSayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) reported: “I heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) say, ‘Allah records a good deed and expiates a sin whenever anything afflicts a believer, even if it be a thorn prick.’” (Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 2572)
Read more“Istighfaar in abundance removes difficulties and brings barakah in earnings.” (Hakimul Ummat Maulana Thanwi)
Read moreIn realms where ascetic souls reside,Where worldly charms they choose to hide,Abstaining from life’s tempting game,In Allah’s love, they find their aim. For pleasures fleeting, they won’t yearn,In solitude, a lesson learned,In quiet moments, hearts find peace,From worldly bonds, they seek release. No laughter loud, nor fragrance sweet,Can lure them from their faith’s heartbeat,In prayer and fasting, they immerse,Their souls in worship, free from curse. The beauty of the world they shun,For in submission, life is won,In simple acts of
Read moreاَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِىْ اَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا اَمَاتَنَا وَ اِلَيْهِ النُّشُوْرُ Alhamdu lillaahil-lathee ‘ahyaanaa ba’da maa ‘amaatanaa wa’ilayhi-nnushoor. All praise to Allah, who gave us life after having given us death and to him is our final return. (Bukhari) Back to Duas index Duah after Waking Up
Read moreWhen the world pushes you to your knees, you’re in the perfect position to pray. Rumi
Read moreOnce upon a time, there was a mouse, which, whilst passing a pond witnessed a frog emerge from the depth of the pond. Astonished by this unusual sight, the mouse began to converse with the frog and through this, a very warm and friendly conversation took place. A very close friendship grew between the two of them, until it developed into a love relationship. By mutual arrangement, they appointed a specific time at which they could meet each other in
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