"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
The best prayers to read are those that will matter most for us in This World and the Next.A great example of this that you can read is the following dua; رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ “O Lord! Grant us good in this life, and good in the next, and save us from the torment of the Fire (Rabbana atina fi’dunya hasana wa fi’l-akhirati hasana wa qina `adhab al-nar)” [Qur’an, 2:201] The exegetes mention
Read moreI consider Muslim political participation, especially in a non-Muslim country, as a form of jihad, This is our country and it would be foolish not to participate in the political processes which eventually shape our future and that of Islam. I support marching in the streets to raise awareness about certain issues. However, if we really want to change the status-quo then we have to influence those who walk the corridors of power. Muslims need not only to vote but
Read moreIf you want something from Allah, Tahajjud in the darkness of the night is the time you can so easily get whatever you want from Him. Mufti Faraz Adam
Read moreBeing happy doesn’t mean That everything is perfect, pristine. It means you’ve chosen to see Beyond the flaws, to what can be. Grateful to Allah, you stand, Blessings counted, life in hand. In imperfections, beauty lies, Seen through grateful, loving eyes. True contentment is being pleased with Allah for what we are given and have. Focus, recognise and be grateful to the blessings from Allah to find peace in your heart.
Read moreSurah al-Waqiah recited by Qari Ziyad Patel of South Africa
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It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Whoever persists in performing twelve Rak’ah from the Sunnah, a house will be built for him in Paradise: four before the Zuhr, two Rak’ah after Zuhr, two Rak’ah after Maghrib, two Rak’ah after the ‘Isha’ and two Rak’ah before Fajr.’” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ الرَّازِيُّ، عَنْ مُغِيرَةَ بْنِ زِيَادٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم
Read moreRESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION People from all over the world bring with them all kinds of infections, and the unavoidable closeness of the hundreds of thousands of Hujjaj facilitates easy spread of those illnesses. Fatigue, and lack of sleep from the physically demanding regimen of Hajj rites as well as the over-enthusiastic exertions in salah and devotions, lower one’s immunity and resistance, thereby making one more vulnerable to disease. Acute respiratory infection is very common. Epidemics of flu-like illnesses are also
Read morePeople are excessively obsessed with dreams. Their concern for things which they dream of, is greater than their concern for things which affect them during their state of wakefulness. How confused are they! Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Hayaatul Muslimeen) Types of Dreams There are three types of dreams A) The dream of the Prophets B) Good dreams C) Bad dreams Islamic view of dreams The dreams of Ambiyya are a type of Wahy (revelation) and are always true. Allah mentions
Read moreIn the real and true state of Haj there is a matter of fact a pattern of two scenes, and in each and every act of Haj there are two implied realities. In every one of Allah’s commands there are manifold benefits and much wisdom, of which the significance’s and deeper meanings are mostly of such depth that our minds cannot conceive them. But many of the inner meanings on the other hand are such that everyone’s mind can comprehend.
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