“Those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah – Islamic Monotheism), and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allah, Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” [Surah Ar-Ra’ad, 13:28] How many times a day do we find ourselves with “time to kill” on our way …
Read More »Angels surround gatherings where Allah is remembered
Sahih Muslim, Book 35, Number 6505: Abu Hurairah reported Allah ‘s Apostle (may peace be upon him) as saying Allah (SWT) has mobile (squads) of angels, who have no other work (to attend to but) to follow the assemblies of Dhikr and when they find such assemblies in which there …
Read More »The Blessed Days of Dhul-Hijjah
The Blessed Days of Dhul-Hijjah – From Islamic Newsletter ‘As-Sunnah’ Issue no: 10 Compiled by Shawana A. Aziz The month of Dhul-Hijjah is a season of worship, and seasons of worship bring along blessings, benefits and opportunities to correct one’s faith and make up for shortcoming. Every one of these …
Read More »Dhikr (Remembrance) of Allah
Dhikr (Remembrance) of Allah Dhikr, i.e. mental or verbal remembrance of Allah is so consoling, pleasant and every form of worship that one can perform it continuously at all times and with great benefit. Allah has enjoined his Dhikr in the Quran in the following words: Obviously Dhikr does not …
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