"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
A pious man relates, whilst I was sitting next to the Ka’ba an old man with his face covered came and drank water from the well of Zam Zam using a container. I then drank what he had left over and found that it tasted of honey. I turned to see where he had gone, but he had left. The next day I came and sat next to the well, the old man came again with his face covered. On
Read moreWe are what we eat. Today we complain our children are disobedient towards us, but why the surprise? If we feed our children haram (even while in the womb) then the thoughts that will be bred in their minds (later in life) will be haram. Understand well, halal foods breed halal thoughts and halal actions whilst haram food breeds haram thoughts and haram actions. Shaykh Ashraf Ali Thanwi narrates, ‘If before birth of the child, parents were to reform themselves
Read moreIt is related that Zainul Abideen would pray one thousand rakahs every night, even if he were travelling. When he performed ablution he would turn yellow and during prayer he would tremble. When asked why this happened to him, he responded, “Do you not know who I stand before?” If the wind blew he would fall down unconscious out of the fear of Allah. Once there was a fire in his house while he was prostrating in prayer. The people
Read moreIn this world you have three companions: one is faithful, the others are treacherous. The latter are friends and possessions; the faithful one is excellence in deeds. Your wealth won’t come with you out of your palace; your friend will come, but only as far as the grave. When the day of doom comes to meet you, your friend will say, “I’ve come this far, but no farther. I will stand a while at your grave.” Your deeds alone are
Read moreQ. What are Islamically permissible ways in which to meet women with intention for marriage, if you live in a society where your best opportunity to meet a muslim woman is at the workplace or in a secondary school? A. Marriage is an institution which is filled with respect and dignity and so, everything that leads to marriage must be filled with the same. Dating, as we have seen brings about a great amount of sins and wrongdoings on the
Read moreAbu Is’haaq Ebrahim Ibne Ad’ham said to a man during the tawaaf; “Remember dear brother, you will never be counted among the righteous ones until you have crossed six bridges: 1 That you close the door of favours on yourself and open the door of hardship for yourself; 2 That you refrain from love of honour and prefer humility; 3 That you refrain from comfort and accept hardship; 4 That you discard love of sleep and enforce on yourself love
Read moreHow to select a good spouse – a short lecture by Mufti Ismail Menk giving advice of how to select an appropriate spouse and what to look for in a potential spouse. How to Select a Good Muslim Spouse: A Guide for Marriage Success Marriage is one of the most important decisions a Muslim will make in their lifetime. A righteous spouse can be a source of peace, love, and support, while a poor choice can lead to hardship, regret
Read moreThe Messenger pbuh used to assist with household chores without waiting to being asked to do so. Not only is it highly rewarding to follow this example but it enhances the love & affection within the home. It also makes one appreciate the time & effort that goes into such chores. It sets a good example for our offspring too. Many males wrongly feel it is an insult to engage in house work! Let us change that! Mufti Ismail Menk
Read more“The matters of a believer are truly amazing! Every condition is beneficial for him. When good happens to him he is (meant to be) grateful & so it is better for him. When anything negative harms him, he is (meant to be) patient & so it would be of greater benefit to him.” A reminder that it is very rewarding in the long & short terms to bear patience even if it seems quite difficult. The doors WILL ultimately open!
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