Seeking Advice from Appropriate Advisors
When setting out on a journey, do not seek advice from those who have never left home. Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi
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Losing a child
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas رضي الله عنهما reports that Nabi صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “Those who lose two children, Allah will enter them [the parents] into Jannah”, Sayyidatuna ‘Aaishah رضي الله عنها then asked, ‘What about those who lose one child only’? Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم replied, ‘O the one who has been inspired [to ask such questions], they too will receive the same reward’…” (Sunan Tirmidhi)
Read moreTake Warning from the example of Iblis
Wealth has no permanence: it comes in the morning,and at night it is scattered to the winds.Physical beauty too has no importance,for a rosy face is made pale by the scratch of a single thorn.Noble birth also is of small account,for many become fools of money and horses.Many a nobleman’s son has disgraced his father by his wicked deeds.Don’t court a person full of talent either,even if he seems exquisite in that respect:take warning from the example of Iblis!Iblis had
Read moreContinuous Professional Development
Recently a colleague was mentioning that each year he had to make a declaration to his professional body, that he has undertaken through the year CPD (Continuous Professional Development) activity to fulfill a requirement in order to enhance and maintain a certain skills and knowledge level. It is widely believed that these skills and knowledge kept up to date would equip a person to carry out their duties and responsibilities well. Why am I even mentioning the above? Well it
Read moreLooking after Orphans
Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this,” putting his index and middle fingers together.[Bukhari]
Read moreProphet Muhammad and His Love for the Ummah
An extract from a talk delivered by Shaykh Ahmad Ali on the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings upon him) and his love for the Ummah. A good reminder for us all on this blessed day of Jumuah.
Read moreNo Matter How…
1. No matter how beautiful and handsome you are, just remember Baboon and Gorillas also attract tourists. ***Stop Boasting. 2. No matter how big and strong you are, you will not carry yourself to your Grave. ***Be Humble! 3. No matter how tall you are, you can never see tomorrow. ***Be Patient! 4. No matter how Light Skinned you are, you will always need light in Darkness. ***Take Caution! 5. No matter how Rich and many Cars you have, you
Read moreRaise your words
Raise your words, not your voice. It’s rain which grows flowers, not thunder! Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi
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Imagine yourself after you pass awayImagine your grave through night and through dayWishing that you did not do as they sayWishing that you had got up and had prayed. Imagine, my friends, the day that you diedImagine all of the tears that they criedRemember how it felt when your body was tiedRemember how it felt in the grave which you lied. Imagine the day you’ll be called to accountImagine the sum to which your life will amountThink for a moment
Read moreAllah’s Mercy
Imam Raazi rahmatullahi alayhi has written a story narrated by a pious person. The person narrated, “One evening I was walking along the riverbank, suddenly my eyes fell upon a scorpion walking in front of me. A thought occurred to me that this is also the Creation of Allah Ta’ala and Allah Ta’ala has created it out of some wisdom and reason. I did not know where it was coming from and where it was going to, or where it’s
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