Allah Al-‘Adl: The Utterly Just 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…
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What Is Humility in Prayer? 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…
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Abdur-Rahman ibn Awf’s Islam and Hijrah 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…
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Reliance On Allah 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…
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Who Was Fatimah Az-Zahra? 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…
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Sincerity in Islam: The Importance of Ikhlas 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…
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Al-Sami’ and Al-Basir: The All-Hearing and The All-Seeing 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…
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Forbearance in Islam: The Virtue of Al-‘Afu 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…
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Talha ibn Ubayd Allah: His Life and Virtues 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 because of his actions. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) referred to him as a martyr, and…
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Lessons and Morals of Al-Hijrah: What We Can Learn from the Migration When the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was leaving Makkah, heading to Madinah in the company of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr, he was riding his she-camel, standing in Al-Hazwarah (a place in Makkah), and said: ‘By Allah, you are the best land of Allah,…
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