Hadith & Sunnah

Inspiration: Do Not Belittle One Another

Allah says in the Quran: “Verily, the most honourable of you with Allah is that (believer) who has At-Taqwa [i.e. one of the Muttaqun (pious).” [Quran, 49:13] Abu Sa‘eed may Allah be pleased with him narrated that the Prophet (may peace and blessings be upon him) said: “None of you …

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Inspiration: Be counted amongst the Truthful

“O you who believe! Be afraid of Allah, and be with those who are true (in words and deeds).” [Quran, 9:119] Narrated by ‘Abdullah ibn Masood that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise. And a man keeps on telling the …

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Inspiration: Men are from Makkah, Women are from Madinah!

A metaphor, which describes men vs women. Makkah is a barren land and known for its tough terrain. Madinah, on the other hand, is greener, for it rains often there. With this metaphor for describing how men and women can at times end up seeming like different species.

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Inspiration: RasoolAllah taught us to be Patient, Respectful and Disciplined

RasoolAllah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), taught us to be Patient, Respectful and Disciplined. To not act in a way that would be detrimental to ourselves or to those around us. No one in his (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) presence felt threatened and nothing …

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Inspiration: Who can awaken your conscience?

In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Iyaad Bin Himaar Al-Mujaashi’ee, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him, said, “It has been revealed to me that you be humble so that none behave haughtily …

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Inspiration: Believe in Allah and the Last Day? Maintain Strong Family Ties

In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Keeping the ties of kinship is obligated on every person – both men and women. Allaah [The Most High] said: “Would you then, if you were given the authority, do mischief in the land, and sever your ties …

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“There Are Times Where My Heart Feels Clouded”

Al-Agharr al-Muzani, who was one amongst the Companions (of the Holy Prophet) reported that Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: “There are times where my heart feels clouded (innahu la yughanu ‘ala qalbi); and I seek Allah’s forgiveness a hundred times a day.” [Muslim, Sahih, no.2702] Istighfar or …

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