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The scrupulousness which a believer displays towards his religious observance makes his faith apparent. He enthusiastically establishes salat, fasts and performs ritual washing made compulsory by Allah throughout the course of his life. Allah has described sincere Muslims’ enthusiasm for religious observances in many verses. One of these reads: Those who are steadfast in seeking…
Allah, the Exalted, says (which means): “Verily! Allah commands that you should render back the trusts to those to whom they are due.” (4:58) “Truly, We did offer Al-Amanah (the trust or moral responsibility or honesty and all the duties which Allah has ordained) to the heavens and the earth, and the mountains, but…
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No man travels a path in search of knowledge except that Allah will make easy for him the path to Paradise; and whoever is slow to perform good deeds will not be advanced by his lineage.”[Sunan Abu Dawud, Number 3161, Sahih]…
Mariam Anwer As Valentine’s Day approaches again, I see dispays of bright red and pink colour everywhere. Shops have gorgeous red dresses on displays, flower shops increase the prices of red roses, and the gift shops in shopping malls are full of cute teddy bears carrying red and pink hearts, jewellery and watches with special…
What is Umrah? In Arabic, the word ‘Umrah is derived from I’timaar which means a visit. However, ‘Umrah in Islamic terminology, means paying a visit to Ka’ bah, performing Tawaaf (circumambulation) around it, walking between Safaa and Marwah seven times. A performer of ‘Umrah puts off his Ihraam by having his hair shaved or cut.…
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Narrated Abu-Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him): ‘Allah’s Messenger (May Allah exalt his mention and protect him from imperfection) said: “If the people knew the reward for making Athaan ( Call fro prayer) and for standing in the first row (in congregational prayers) and they…
A cute little girl… reacted to the pain of the pain of a lady… The Lady reacted to the kindness of this little teacher..and the called her miserable husband.. The husband reacted to the kindness of his wife and then gave a good tip to the waiter… The waiter reacted and bought some food for…
It is inconceivable that any human author would remain consistent in his teachings and his preachings for a period of over two decades. From the age of forty, when Muhummed (pubh) received his first call from Heaven to the age sixty-three when he breathed his last, for twenty three years the Holy Prophet practised and preached Islam. In…
When seeking guidance in decision-making (Istikharah) On the authority of Jabir Ibn ‘Abdullah he said: ‘The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would instruct us to pray for guidance in all of our concerns, just as he would teach us a chapter from the Quran. He (peace and blessings be upon him) would say…
DON’T DELAY GIVING IN CHARITY The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once had several coins that he asked his wife to distribute in charity. But due to the Prophet’s illness at the time, she did not have an opportunity to give out the coins. When the Prophet learned of this, he asked for the…
