"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
The signs of a hypocrite are that when he speaks he lies, when he promises he breaks the promise, when he is entrusted he betrays & when he is in an argument he screams & yells. Hypocrisy is to display outwardly that which is contrary to the inward condition. It is important that each one of us works very hard to identify such weaknesses within ourselves & remedy them as best as we can. This will help purify the heart
Read moreWorking towards a goal we have set is in itself an achievement! It makes us people who are more likely to achieve great heights as opposed to those who live an aimless life, fulfilling whatever comes to their minds at each moment. Set yourself short, medium & long term objectives & remember that you will have to work tirelessly to achieve them! Always bear in mind the ULTIMATE goal is to attain the Pleasure of the Almighty! A single day
Read moreWe should not downgrade what we have, simply to follow what others are doing. Some people have a habit of adjusting their way of dressing, speaking, thinking, walking etc only because of what they have watched on the television or seen others do. If we are already on a higher level then we should not let go of the gift we have & we should believe firmly in ourselves & the virtue we have been blessed with. If we imitate
Read moreI adore you mum! So please help me fulfil your rights by fulfilling mine. Respecting my wife makes it much easier for us to respect you. I love you my wife! So help me fulfil your rights by fulfilling mine. Respecting my mother makes it much easier for me to respect you. Happily ever after. Mufti Ismail Menk
Read moreDon’t be so proud of your latest phones and gadgets, for the only tool of communication which will save you are your prayers.
Read moreThree categories of people we should pray for today & everyday. The deceased, the sick & the distressed. Mufti Ismail Menk
Read moreTime ticks but we still don’t click, days go by yet we continue to lie, very strange how we still don’t change. Years pass but we fail. Mufti Ismail Menk
Read moreThose who are jealous of others are contesting the Decision of the Almighty, dropping their faith to a very low level. The Almighty is the sole Decider as to who will have what amount in terms of wealth, health, knowledge, beauty, intellect, wisdom, contentment, success in every aspect of life etc. Nobody has a say in this Divine Decree! So when others are jealous of us, they are upset with the Almighty’s Decision and have primarily declared war against Him
Read moreOne’s akhlaaq (character) is an indication of one’s nisbat (connection) with Nabi (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa-Sallam). Shaykh Maulana Yunus Patel (rahmatullahi alayh)
Read moreConcealing the defect of a product when selling it is a major sin. Be honest & enjoy the blessings with your wealth. Mufti Ismail Menk
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