"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
There was a man who lived amongst the children of Israel named Barseesa. His worship and devotion to Allah was so great that we call him ‘aabid bani Isra’eel’: the great worshipper from the Children of Israel. During his time, the King of the land made a call for men to join the army to fight in a jihad against an enemy. Amongst those who wanted to sign up were three brothers, but there was one problem. They had one
Read moreO ye who believe! Fasting is ordained for you, even as it was ordained for those before you, that ye may guard yourself (against evil)” Qur’an: Chapter 2, Verse 183). Ramadan is a month of fasting and prayers for the Muslims. The fast consists of total abstinence from food and drink from dawn to dusk. There is, however, a greater significance to fasts than mere abstinence from eating and drinking. The real objective of fasts is to inculcate in man
Read moreIbn al-Mubārak said, “The stages of knowledge are sincerity, listening, understanding, memorizing, implementing, and sharing.” Ibn ʿAbdal-Barr, Jāmiʿ bayān al-ʿIlm See also: Implementing KnowledgeMore knowledge?
Read moreA man reached 70 years of age and he faced a disease; he could not urinate. The doctors informed him that he was in need of an operation to cure this disease. He agreed to have the operation done as the problem was giving him much pain for days. When the operation was completed, his doctor gave him the bill which covered all the costs. The old man looked at the bill and started to cry. Upon seeing this the
Read morePurpose of Ramadan – lasting change The month of Ramadhan is not like any other month; its purpose is to rid man of those habits which he has accumulated throughout the rest of the year. It is a month that prepares man for the remaining eleven months by teaching him discipline and self control. Thus, Allah has made some acts which are beloved to man, like eating, drinking and fulfilling one’s desires, Haraam. If man can control these desires in
Read moreAs fasting is an act of ‘ibādah in itself, just keeping the fast means you are in a state of ‘ibādah. If you can do any other ‘ibādah at the same time, that is very good. If you cannot do any proactive ‘ibādah you should not feel guilty about it as you are already in a state of ‘ibādah. However, it is important that the fast we keep adheres to the spirit of fasting. (Excerpt from a Spiritual Gathering held
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11 Benefits of Reading Books“From Boosting Your Brain to Soothing Your Soul” 1. Reading can help ease feelings of anxiety and grief. 2. By keeping your mind occupied with a good book, you’re less likely to fall for falsehoods. 3. Regular reading habits can prevent you from wasting time with idle or inactive people. 4. Reading regularly can help improve your speaking skills and communication clarity. 5. Reading can help develop and purify your thoughts. 6. It boosts your knowledge,
Read moreHere under are some spiritual effects of Worship in Ramadhan Experience has shown that effects of ibaadat (worship) in the blessed month of Ramadhan remain upon the remainder of the year. Whomsoever practises any virtue informally therein, ease of performing A’amale Salihah overtakes them thereafter. Similarly, whoever prevents them self from sinning therein, for the remaining eleven months abstentation will become easy. In reality, prevention from sins in Ramadhan is not too difficult because, it is established that the Shayateen
Read moreOn a sweltering hot day your throat has become parched. You are in the privacy of your home and the refreshingly cool water is within hand’s reach. You desire to drink it, but you do not. Why? Simply because you are fasting and while fasting you cannot eat and drink. If somebody prompts you to nevertheless drink it and says: “Nobody is watching,” you will immediately rebuke him with the words: “But Allah is watching!” ALLAH TA’ALA IS WATCHING! Subhanallah!
Read more“Establish friendship with books and knowledge.” – Mufti Radaul Haq Sahib
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