The Door of the Almighty
When you think all your doors are closed, it’s because you haven’t yet knocked at the right door… The Door of the Almighty. Mufti Ismail Menk
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Petty Rivalry
Petty rivalry & name calling amongst religious personnel makes the masses very despondent. At times their own children turn away in the process. Whilst people change their lives positively we remain unchanged because we believed some hearsay & were kept away by Satan. Take the good from others & discount the rest. You’ll be surprised how much you benefit even from those you least expected to benefit from. It is only the clean heart, that is in constant search for
Read moreBare Minimum
If we ponder upon our lives we will find that we do not suffice with only the bare necessities required to make ends meet. We toil and sweat to attain the luxuries as well. From our house to our car, everything has to be up to date and well ornamented. Despite our worldly existence being transitory we strive to attain everything of the best quality. Yet when it comes to deen, we suffice with the minimum required and do only
Read moreConcern for Humanity
Not having concern in the heart for fellow Muslims & indeed humanity – is a sign of weakness in faith (imaan) Shaykh Mufti Shabbir Ahmad
Read moreSigns of a Hypocrite
The signs of a hypocrite are that when he speaks he lies, when he promises he breaks the promise, when he is entrusted he betrays & when he is in an argument he screams & yells. Hypocrisy is to display outwardly that which is contrary to the inward condition. It is important that each one of us works very hard to identify such weaknesses within ourselves & remedy them as best as we can. This will help purify the heart
Read moreNourishment of the Soul
Allah created the body from the dust of the earth So its nourishment (food and drink) comes from the earth Our soul (nafs, rooh) has come from Allah and the heavens So too the nourishment of the soul comes from Allah and the heavens So what is the nourishment of the soul? It is the Holy Quran, words of Allah, spirituality, our connection with Allah and Ibadaat. Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq  Listen to the speech and quote in
Read moreTowards a Goal
Working towards a goal we have set is in itself an achievement! It makes us people who are more likely to achieve great heights as opposed to those who live an aimless life, fulfilling whatever comes to their minds at each moment. Set yourself short, medium & long term objectives & remember that you will have to work tirelessly to achieve them! Always bear in mind the ULTIMATE goal is to attain the Pleasure of the Almighty! A single day
Read moreRemain Steadfast
We should not downgrade what we have, simply to follow what others are doing. Some people have a habit of adjusting their way of dressing, speaking, thinking, walking etc only because of what they have watched on the television or seen others do. If we are already on a higher level then we should not let go of the gift we have & we should believe firmly in ourselves & the virtue we have been blessed with. If we imitate
Read moreHelp Me Respect You Mum
I adore you mum! So please help me fulfil your rights by fulfilling mine. Respecting my wife makes it much easier for us to respect you. I love you my wife! So help me fulfil your rights by fulfilling mine. Respecting my mother makes it much easier for me to respect you. Happily ever after. Mufti Ismail Menk
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