TIMES are difficult. Peace and security are scarce and fleeting. Humankind frequently suffers tribulations such as natural disasters, war and tyrannical rulers. Social and economic problems such as unemployment, divorce, permissive youth culture, (...)
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “The one who was devoted to the the Qur'an will be told on the Day of Resurrection: ‘Recite and ascend (in ranks) as you used to recite when you were in the world. Your rank will be at the last Ayah you (...)
AS an Ummah, it is our responsibility to not only do good and leave evil, but also to encourage and enjoin others to it. Allah said in the Qur'an:
“You are the best of peoples ever raised up for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what (...)
NARRATED Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “When Allah created Adam, He said to him: `Go and greet that company of angels who are sitting there – and then listen to what they are going to say in reply to your greetings because that will be your (...)
Wearing shoes
Can you imagine the uproar if we saw someone praying with his shoes on? It would almost be blasphemous in some communities. However, if someone is seen making Du'a to anyone other than Allah, then this does not create any stir.
One (...)
Love the one whom you love to a certain degree (moderately), perhaps one day he will be someone for whom you have hatred, and hate the one for whom you have hatred to a certain degree (moderately), perhaps one day he will be one whom you love.
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In the Qur'an
And all of you beg Allah to forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful. (Qur'an, 24:31)
“And (commanding you): “Seek the forgiveness of your Lord, and turn to Him in repentance.” (Qur'an, 11:3)
“O you who believe! (...)