‘They have taken away all the rewards’ by Faraz Omar (Editor Saudi Gazette) Abu Dharr reported: Some of the people from among the Companions of the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) said to him: “O, Prophet of Allah! The rich among us have taken away all the …
Read More »Picture Perfect : One God
The Holy Quran, Surah Al-Nisa’ 4:171 O People of the Book! Commit no excesses in your religion: Nor say of Allah aught but the truth. Christ Jesus the son of Mary was (no more than) a Messenger of Allah, and His Word, which He bestowed on Mary, and a Spirit proceeding from …
Read More »The Dawn
Allah says in the Holy Quran, Surah Al Fajr 89:19-23 89.19 And ye devour inheritance – all with greed, 89.20 And ye love wealth with inordinate love! 89.21 Nay! When the earth is pounded to powder, 89.22 And thy Lord cometh, and His angels, rank upon rank, 89.23 And Hell, …
Read More »Living to Die or Dying to Live!
Death is a harsh and fearful reality faced by everyone who lives. No one has the power to avoid it, nor does anyone around a dying person have the ability to prevent it. It is something that happens every moment and is something encountered by the young and the old, …
Read More »The Effects of ‘Laa Ilahah Illallaah’
The kalimah (word), ‘Laa ilahah illallaah’ (that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah), if it said with truthfulness and sincerity from the heart, and acted upon in that which it necessitates – outwardly and inwardly – then its effect will indeed be praiseworthy upon both the individual …
Read More »A Simple Guide to Halaal Shopping
Here are some tips to follow when shopping for a Halaal product: Make sure that the products you purchase have ingredients on their labels. If a product does not have a label with ingredients, DON’T BUY IT!!! Always check the ingredients. ……READ THE COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE. Also, a very elaborate …
Read More »Salman, the son of Islam from the children of Adam
This is the story of the pious, mystic, Faqhi, intellectual and ascetic, Salman the Persian. He grew up in the town of Isfahan in Persia, in the village of Jayyan. His father was the Dihqan (chief) of the village. He was the richest person there and had the biggest house. …
Read More »What is Backbiting?
What does Allah and and our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) say about Backbiting? Allah says in Quran: “O ye who believe! Avoid suspicion as much (as possible): for suspicion in some cases is a sin: And spy not on each other, nor speak ill of each other behind their backs …
Read More »Picture Perfect : It is your Piety that reaches Him
The Holy Quran, Surah Al Hajj, 22:36-37 “The sacrificial camels we have made for you as among the symbols from Allah: in them is (much) good for you: then pronounce the name of Allah over them as they line up (for sacrifice): when they are down on their sides (after …
Read More »Picture Perfect : Eminence
Wathila b. al-Asqa’ reported: “I heard Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying : “Verily Allah granted eminence to Kinana from amongst the descendants of Ismail and He granted eminence to the Quraish amongst Kinana and He granted eminence to the Quraish amongst Banu Hashim and He granted …
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