Learning the Names of Allah and their meanings is filled with immense benefits that strengthen a Muslim’s faith. It nurtures the bond between the Creator and His servant, reminding the heart of who Allah truly is. While gaining knowledge in different fields is valuable, learning about the Names of Allah — the One,…
Read MoreAbdullah ibn Shaddad said: ”I heard Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, say: I did not hear the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), peace and blessings be upon him, saying ‘May my father and mother be your ransom’ to anyone after Saad . I heard him say to him, ‘May my father and mother…
Read MoreMu’awiyah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah said, “When Allah wishes good for someone, He bestows upon him the understanding of Deen.” Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) in religion is the acquisition of knowledge, its understanding, and acting upon it with guidance and insight. The purpose of Islamic Fiqh is…
Read MorePeople’s motives for learning g about the biography of the Ahl al-Bayt vary. Some may read it merely to enjoy the thrilling events within each story, while others may study it as just a part of Islamic history. However, the best approach is to study their lives with the intention of following…
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreIbn 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 hearts to…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreHave 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreSincerity (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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