Living in a society where freedom is our right and the given, do we ever question if we take it for granted? Are we blinded …
Religion
Wayfaring towards the Beloved
The Almighty Allah (swt) created man to serve — a service that is based on knowledge and is a result of knowing Him (swt). To know Allah (swt) one can study the universe, His divine books and finally discover the self, the …
Get up to speed on fasting
The Holy Prophet (pbuh) is reported to have said: “Fasting is a protection from the calamities of this world, and a veil from punishment of the next.”
When you fast, aim to purify your soul from every sin, darkness, arrogance, pride, greed …
Silence – the mark of a believer
There are numerous authentic traditions attributed to the holy household of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) on the importance of silence.
In fact, silence was one of the very characteristic qualities of the Prophets and Imams and their companions. We are taught that …
A position of great glory
Tahajjud comes from the root word hujod which literally means ‘sleep’. However when it is constructed in a different form, tahajjud means to put away sleep and to stay up. Allah (swt) instructs the Holy Prophet (pbuh) to stay up part …
A plea for Islamic unity
“Surely, this Ummah of yours is a single Ummah, and I am your Lord, therefore serve Me (and no other).” (Quran 21:9)
The above verse points to an ideal, an ideal prescribed by Allah, which we should all be striving to meet. …
Congregational Prayer
The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said, “The person who prays is conversing with his Lord.”
So be embarrassed before He who knows your conversation and what your conscience conceals. Be where He will see you doing what He wants you to do, and …
Gender equality in Islam
“… Men are the maintainers of women because Allah has made some of them to excel others…” (Quran 4:34)
On one hand, Allah (swt) claims that the best in His eyes is the most God-conscious, while in this verse it appears that …
How the pious deal with anger
When faced with difficult confrontations or aggression in everyday-life…
The message of the Quran: Justice
Justice is often discussed as being very important in Islam. Imam Hussain’s (as) stand was ultimately for justice. Fatima Muhammad considers this important principle with reference to the Quran and its application
Every book written has a message and all divine books …
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