Sincerity (Ikhlas) is a heart’s deeds, and it is an essential pillar of servitude to Allah, which means to fully surrender yourself to Him – the heart, the body, and the soul – and to express your dire need of Him. Sincerity to Allah is the ultimate goal of every believer, so if…
Read MoreThe Names of Allah are Tawqeefi (meaning: it is not permissible to explore their meanings or reflections unless it is explained in Sharia texts (the Quran and Sunnah). Therefore, when we call upon Allah, we call Him by His Names and Attributes, which are mentioned in the Quran or revealed to the Prophet…
Read MoreIn a world overwhelmed by grudges and anger, forbearance (Al-Afu) stands as a noble light guiding hearts to peace, Jannah, and the Mercy of Allah. Forbearance (Al-Afu) is among the highest morals; it is a reflection of strong Eman, and a manifestation of obedience to Allah and His Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It is…
Read MoreSayyiduna Talha ibn Ubayd Allah is one of the ten companions promised Paradise, and he is one of the companions upon whom some Ayahs of the Quran were revealed because of his actions. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) referred to him as a martyr, and he gave him the title Talha Al-Khayr (Talha…
Read MoreWhen the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was leaving Makkah, heading to Madinah in the company of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr, he was riding his she-camel, standing in Al-Hazwarah (a place in Makkah), and said: ‘By Allah, you are the best land of Allah, and the dearest of the land of Allah to me. By Allah,…
Read MoreThe Prophetic Hijrah (immigration from Makkah to Madinah) was a magnificent event that changed course of the history and changed human’s life. It represents the early beginning of the Islamic state, Islam was spread worldwide after it was trapped in Makkah for 13 years. From Madinah, the callers of Islam wandered the other…
Read MoreSayyiduna Zubayr ibn Al-Awwam (RA) is among the ten noble companions of Rasulullah (ﷺ) who were promised Paradise. He is the disciple of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). His full name is Zubayr ibn al-Awwam. He is the son of Awwam ibn Khuwaylid and Safiyya bint Abdul Mutallib (RA). He was born in…
Read MoreAnger is one of the most impulsive instincts that control human beings. Anger is an intense emotional reaction to an undesired action, statement, or feeling. It is also known as wrath or rage. People’s reactions are influenced by their emotions. Anger causes physiological changes that occur when the blood boils, the eyes and…
Read MoreSayyiduna Uthman ibn Affan was well known for his generosity. He spent his wealth for the sake of Allah and greatly supported Islam. He devoted his entire life to serving the religion. When the Muhājirūn migrated to Medina, they found that there was no well providing fresh water suitable for them. There was a well…
Read MoreThe Incident of Ifk was undoubtedly a painful and troubling event, especially for the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)’s family. The Incident of Ifk was undoubtedly painful, and the people of Madina were deeply affected. It was expected that Allah reveal the truth immediately and silence the hypocrites. ut what happened is that there was a…
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