Are you awake?
Whosoever is awake (to the material world) is the more asleep (to the spiritual world); his wakefulness is worse than his sleep. [Mathnavi of Rumi]
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Do not Delay
Never delay in making the changes we need to in our lives. To begin with we must identify what needs to change & then plan how this change should be made in the most effective way. Finally we should execute this plan as soon as we can! At some stage in our lives we will all feel the need to change certain things for the better. Never let such feelings fade without doing something about it! Mufti Ismail Menk
Read moreKeeping Secrets
Keeping secrets others have entrusted us with is part of our duty. We would be committing grave injustice by “leaking” what we held in confidence. Many take this for granted, thinking that the password is “don’t tell anybody but…” yet even that is a sin. It destroys good relations & wreaks havoc in society. It is also advised NOT to share secrets unnecessarily in the first place. Many people have regretted this. Mufti Ismail Menk
Read moreActions of Worth
That 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 moreNon Acceptance of Du’aas
Abu 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
Read moreCorrecting a Child
Those who always lose their temper when correcting a child do more harm than good. Such an approach can have long term effects causing rebellion, addictions, disorders, involvement in vice and other bad traits. Those who make an effort to train and educate children in the most loving manner, spending much time with them, never giving up on them, always praising their little achievements stand a better chance of succeeding. Mufti Ismail Menk
Read moreThree Companions
In 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 moreBe counted among the Righteous
Abu 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 moreMen and Household Chores
The 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
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