When the believer remembers that Allah is the Judge and the Utterly Just, he feels peace and contentment with Allah’s decree. It settles deeply in his heart that he is never alone, and that Allah has never decreed his fate unjustly. This unwavering belief in Allah makes him accept all that has been…
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Ibn Al-Qayyim said that a sign of a lover when he meets the beloved is he looks down, out of shyness and reverence- and this is exactly how we should be. In Salah (Prayer), the second pillar of Islam, Muslims stand before Allah with humility, lowering their gaze and submitting their…
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The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said “Abu Bakr is in Paradise, Umar is in Paradise, Uthman is in Paradise, Ali is in Paradise, Talhah is in Paradise, Az-Zubair is in Paradise, Abdur-Rahman bin Awf is in Paradise, Sa’d bin Abi Waqqas is in Paradise, Sa’eed bin Zaid is in Paradise, and Abu Ubaidah bin…
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Have you ever imagined being lost in the middle of the sea — no compass, no contact, no modern device to guide you? In that moment of isolation, who would you turn to, whose plan would you trust completely? Allah gives us the answer in the Qur’an: ”Say, “Who rescues you from the…
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The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said, “Indeed, Fatimah is but a part of me, I am harmed by what harms her and I am uncomfortable by what makes her uncomfortable”. She is his beloved daughter, Lady Fatimah Az-Zahra. These words are not a mere declaration of love, but it is a testament of her…
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Sincerity (Ikhlas) is a heart’s deeds, and it is an essential pillar of servitude to Allah, which means to fully surrender yourself to Him – the heart, the body, and the soul – and to express your dire need of Him. Sincerity to Allah is the ultimate goal of every believer, so if…
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The Names of Allah are Tawqeefi (meaning: it is not permissible to explore their meanings or reflections unless it is explained in Sharia texts (the Quran and Sunnah). Therefore, when we call upon Allah, we call Him by His Names and Attributes, which are mentioned in the Quran or revealed to the Prophet…
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In a world overwhelmed by grudges and anger, forbearance (Al-Afu) stands as a noble light guiding hearts to peace, Jannah, and the Mercy of Allah. Forbearance (Al-Afu) is among the highest morals; it is a reflection of strong Eman, and a manifestation of obedience to Allah and His Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It is…
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Sayyiduna Talha Ibn Ubayd Allah is one of the ten companions promised Paradise, and he is one of the companions upon whom some Ayahs of the Quran were revealed due to their actions. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) referred to him as a martyr, and he gave him the title of Talha Al-Khayr…
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When the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was leaving Makkah, heading to Madina with the company of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr, he was on his she-camel, standing in Al-Hazwarah (a place in Makkah), he said: ‘By Allah, you are the best land of Allah, and the dearest of the land of Allah to me. By Allah,…
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