"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
Nasiruddin was the slave of a king, and very fond of hunting. One day he came across a very pretty baby deer and picked it up and rode away. The mother deer saw Nasiruddin take her baby and followed him anxiously. Nasiruddin, pleased with the baby dear, was thinking about presenting it to his children to play with. After a time, he chanced to look back and saw the mother deer following him, her expression full of grief. He noticed
Read more1.It is related by Abdullah Ibne Amr radhiyallahu anhu that the Apostle of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said: “The best of you are those who possess the best of manners.” Bukhaari and Muslim 2.Abu Hurayrah radhiyallahu anhu related to us that the Apostle of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said: “Muslims who possess better morals are the most perfect in Faith”. Abu Dawood and Daarami 3.It is related by Abu Dardaa radhiyallahu anhu, that the Apostle of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam
Read moreThis is an old poem I wrote back in 2008 and I thought I would repost it here for the benefit of readers. by Ahmed Valentines day is here its the same each year we are hit in the pocket people dash last minute to the supermarket to buy their loved one a gift so they can have a temporary lift and then the day is gone as quickly as the dawn and its back to reality for all til
Read moreMaulana Khalil Patel of Rahma Mercy talks about the Sunnah of Miswaak.
Read moreIt is related by Abu Hurayrah radhiyallahu anhu: “[Once] the Apostle of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said to us: ‘Who is there to learn these few things from me, and, then, to act upon them and to tell them also to others who will act ?’ I replied, ‘O Apostle of Allah! I am present.’ The Prophet, sallallahu alayhi wasallam thereupon, held my hand [in affection] and said, ‘Refrain from the acts Allah has forbidden and refrain from them strictly.
Read moreOnce at the time of Hajj, there was a gathering in Mecca of some friends of Allah; the youngest among whom was Junaid Baghdadi (ra). In that gathering, there was a discussion on the subject of ‘Love for Allah’ and as to who is the lover of Allah. Many of them expressed their views on the subject, but Junaid (ra) kept quiet. He was pressed to say something. With his head bowed down and tears in his eyes, he said,
Read moreThat action is worthy to pursue which brings you close to Allah Ta’ala and elevates you. And those actions which do not bring the nearness of Allah Ta’ala are not worth pursuing. Extract from ’99 Golden Advices for All Saalikeen’ by Maulana Muhammad zakariyya kandhlawi
Read more1. Knowledge: Wasted when not taking action with it. 2. Actions: Wasted when we do anything without sincerity. Intentions count. 3. Wealth: Wasted when used on things that will not bring us Ãjr (reward). We waste our money, our status, our authority, on things that have no benefit in this life or in Ãkhirah (The Hereafter). 4. Hearts: Wasted when empty from the love of Allah, and the longing for Him, and devoid of peace & contentment. 5. Bodies: Wasted
Read moreAbu Is’haaq Ebrahim Ibne Ad’ham was once passing through a bazaar in Basrah. It ws said unto him: “O Abu Is’haaq, verily Allah has declared ‘Ask Me, I will grant you your request.’ Why is it that we make du’aa and He does not accept?” Abu Ishaaq replied: “Surely it is because your hearts have become dead, due to ten things: 1 You have known who Allah is, yet you have not fulfilled His duties; 2 You have recited the
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