Choose your friends carefully
“The one who loves you will prevent you from sin and the one who is your enemy will provoke you towards sin” Shaykh Ebrahim Bham
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Cure for jealousy
If you feel jealous (hasad) towards someone, make a lot of dua for them that Allah ﷻ blesses them even more (cure for jealousy) Hadhrat Maulana Muhammad Adam
Read moreEtiquettes of seeking ‘ilm
Knowledge is a light that guides the believer closer to Allah, and every student is encouraged to pursue it with the right manners and intentions. The etiquettes of seeking Ilm are essential for shaping the character of a Talib (student of knowledge), ensuring that learning is not only about information but also about spiritual growth. The greatest gift a person can have after Iman is knowledge. There are many virtues regarding the importance and benefit of seeking knowledge. Below I
Read moreFocus on Your Character
By Mufti Abdur Rahman ibn Yusuf In the name of Allah, the Inspirer of truth. There are two particular hadiths that are extremely important for Muslims to keep in mind; one establishes the foundations of Islam, telling us about the basis for this religion, its absolute pillars, while the second relates to the way in which one beautifies this structure of Islam and ones iman, representing the roof, adornments, embellishment and outward expression of this structure. As Muslims we are
Read morePurification of the Heart
Living in a world full of temptations and desires, it can be very easy for us to lose track and fall for its glamour. There comes a time when we can no longer ourselves control our inner self, rather we turn our attention to Shuyookh (spiritual leaders) who have mastered this field and received guidance from their pious Ulama (scholars). This chain goes back all the way to Rasulullah (S.A.W). They work on helping us purify our hearts and spiritual
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We look after our gadgets and phones, putting a case and screen protector on to stop it getting damaged and dirty. Why then do we not take the necessary steps to protect our hearts, from sins, misdeeds and bad character? قَدْ أَفْلَحَ مَن زَكَّاهَا He who purifies the soul, he is successful. [Surah al Shams 91:9]
Read moreSimple Ways To Change Yourself
Simple Ways To Change Yourself by Mufti Ismail Menk Al-Imdaad Programme Blackburn
Read moreThe fruits of Honesty
An emperor in the Far East was growing old and knew it was time to choose his successor. Instead of choosing one of his assistants or his children, he decided something different. He called young people in the kingdom together one day. He said, “It is time for me to step down and choose the next emperor. I have decided to choose one of you.” The kids were shocked! But the emperor continued. “I am going to give each one
Read moreNourishment of the Soul
Allah created the body from the dust of the earth So its nourishment (food and drink) comes from the earth Our soul (nafs, rooh) has come from Allah and the heavens So too the nourishment of the soul comes from Allah and the heavens So what is the nourishment of the soul? It is the Holy Quran, words of Allah, spirituality, our connection with Allah and Ibadaat. Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq Listen to the speech and quote in
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