"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
If you are a student, then you should observe the praiseworthy rules of a student’s dealing with a learned man. These rules are: From The beginning of Guidance (bidayat al-hidaya) p. 77 from Imam Ghazali translated by Mashhad Al-Allaf
Read morePremarital Questions These pre marital questions are to help couples get to know each other to help determine suitability and compatibility for marriage. Pre marital questions provide clarity and insight into the person your are considering to marry and will insha’Allah increase your confidence and trust in making the right choice. These pre marital questions are not to be used as a list to work down in entirety, but used selectively should be a very useful tool in your quest
Read moreMay Allah bless Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat who has with his advices saved many young men and women from committing fornication before marriage, by pointing out the whole truth in such a manner that the youth of today find it palatable and adhere to his advices. Once Shaykh very candidly called out to the youth of the community: “When young men and women date with each other (before marriage), they think that by doing this I am going to get
Read moreMarriage is a sacred bond in Islam and a vital part of a Muslim’s life. For newlyweds, starting this journey with the right mindset and guidance is essential. This article offers practical Islamic advice for newly weds and married couples, helping them build love, trust, and taqwa in their home. Based on the advices of Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhoratprepared by Brother Aslam Patel “You have never seen anything better than marriage for those who love.” (Ibne Mãjah) Shaykh Muhammad Saleem
Read moreMarriage Breakdown in Muslim Households Nowadays, the general trend governing marriages is that the husband views his responsibility towards his family as being a purely materialistic one i.e. to provide financially for them (a house, car, clothes, etc). This attitude is resulting in many marriages breaking down since many husbands are seriously deficient in not spending sufficient time with their families – in communicating and interacting with the family and children. Islam presents a different view of the role of
Read moreIslamic Self Reflection O! You Muslims who are… Source: ‘DEATH’ by Husainiyah Publications Estcourt Why Islamic Self Reflection is important In the hustle of daily life, be it work, studies, or family, it’s easy for a believer to lose sight of our true purpose. This world is only temporary, a passing phase, while the Hereafter is eternal. We must be careful not to become too attached to material pursuits. Instead, let us stay focused on our ultimate destination, the Akhirah,
Read moreMa’ariful-Qur’an Online FOREWORD by Justice Maulana Muhammad Taqi Usmani Ma’ariful-Qur’an is the name of a detailed Urdu commentary of the Holy Qur’an written by my father Maulana Mufti Muhammad Shafi’. He was one of the eminent scholars who served as a professor and as a grand Mufti of Darul-Uloom Deoband, the well-known university of the Islamic Sciences in the sub-continent of India. In 1943, he resigned from Darul-Uloom, due to his active involvement in the Pakistan movement, and when Pakistan
Read moreFreedom. Young people live for the day when they can move out of the house and go to university and finally be free. Freedom from their parents, from restrictions on their lifestyle, from everyone telling them what to do. This is why in university you find a whole generation that does what they want. Life’s short they say, let’s enjoy ourselves while we can. So it goes for Muslims. In university you find the most amazing things, Muslims who don’t
Read moreBy Claire Coleman For the past four years, 24-year-old engineering student Sofia Ahmed has been leading a double life. During a typical week, she will study in her university library by day, then head to any one of Liverpool’s many student bars at night. There, she will party until the early hours: drinking, smoking and experimenting with the hedonistic lifestyle of a typical British undergraduate. But at the weekend, Sofia plays the role of a completely different person; a dutiful
Read moreRevision Guidelines for Muslim Students by Ahmed So you’ve got a few months left for your exams, or perhaps only a few weeks. This article of Revision guidelines aims to talk about how you can go about planning your revision and exam preparation. You may or may not agree with all, or some, of the things I say, this is ok, as you should use the method you feel comfortable with. If something different has worked for you then stick
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