The Prophet Muhammad was sent to perfect good manners and character, and Allah Almighty has distinguished Islam with the virtue of Haya (modesty). It was narrated from Anas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Every religion has its distinct characteristic, and the distinct characteristic of Islam is modesty.” Haya (modesty) is…
Read MoreHow Do Muslims Respond to Ramadan? Abu Hurairah reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “When the first night of Ramadan comes the devils and the rebellious jinn are chained, the gates of hell are locked and not one of them is opened; the gates of paradise are opened and not one…
Read MoreVirtues of Fasting in islam Fasting is one of the greatest acts of worship in Islam, and and is considered a means of drawing closer to Allah. It purifies the soul and refines one’s character. Abdallah ibn Amr reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying: ”Fasting and the Qur’an intercede for a…
Read MoreAli ibn Abi Talib: His Life, Bravery and Virtues Sayyiduna Suhail reported on the authority of Abu Huraira that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) declared on the Day of Khaybar: “I shall certainly give this standard to a man who loves Allah and His Messenger, and through whose hands Allah will grant victory.” Umar ibn Al-Khattab…
Read MoreLady Khadijah: Mother of the believers Lady Khadijah, may Allah be pleased with her, was entitled to the title of the best of its women for her belief, support and comfort to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), that he (ﷺ) said: “The best of its women is Khadijah bint Khuwailid, and the best of…
Read MoreThe Two Final Destinations: Jannah and Hellfire Allah speaks about the Day of Judgment and the final two destinations of all human beings, Jannah and Hellfire, where their hearts and bodies enjoy everlasting happiness or suffer in everlasting Hellfire. Allah says in Surah Hud, ”The Day it comes no soul will speak except by His…
Read MoreWho Was Uthman ibn Affan? Lady Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was lying in her apartment with part of his thigh uncovered when Abu Bakr sought permission to enter. The Prophet ﷺ allowed him to enter and remained in the same position. Then Umar ibn…
Read MoreUmar ibn Al-Khattab’s Strength and Character Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas narrated a profound encounter: Umar ibn A-Khattab (RA) once sought permission to see the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) while some women of Quraish were with him. They were speaking loudly, requesting more financial support. However, as soon as they heard Umar’s voice, they…
Read MorePurity of the Heart and Body in Islam Islam is a religion of beauty, cleanliness, and human nature. It invites people to all sorts of goodness and prohibits all evil. Islam highlights the importance of cleanliness on levels of persons and society. Allah told us that He is beautiful and love all the beauty.…
Read MoreThe Day of Judgment and the Need for Intercession On the Day of Judgment, people will be gathered, from the beginning of humanity to the last human being on Earth. Sayyiduna Al-Miqdad narrated that he heard Allah’s Messenger say, “On the Day of Resurrection, the sun will come near created beings until it…
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