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    Contentment is the sincere stand with what Allah wills — without hesitation or objection. The servant stands where his Lord places him, seeking neither advancement nor delay. Al-‘Abbas ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib reported God’s Messenger as saying, “He who is well-pleased with God as Lord, with Islam as religion, and with Muhammad as messenger…

   Allah has made the Shariah of Islam a comprehensive and universal law — complete and perfect, lacking neither deficiency nor error. And, He has made purification an act of worship in itself — such as Wudu (ablution) and Ghusl (ritual bathing) — and has also made it a condition and prerequisite for many acts…

     It was narrated by Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “What an excellent man is Abu Bakr, what an excellent man is Umar, what an excellent man is Abu Ubaydah ibn Al-Jarrah.” This noble Companion held a great status and a high rank with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). ʿĀ’ishah…

     Sayyiduna Hudhaifa reported that the people of Najran came to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and said: ”Allah’s Messenger, send along with us a man of trust; whereupon he said: I would definitely send to you a man of trust, a man of trust in the true sense of the term. Thereupon his Companions looked…

     Learning the Names of Allah and their meanings is filled with immense benefits that strengthen a Muslim’s faith. It nurtures the bond between the Creator and His servant, reminding the heart of who Allah truly is. While gaining knowledge in different fields is valuable, learning about the Names of Allah — the One,…

    Abdullah ibn Shaddad said: ”I heard Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, say: I did not hear the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), peace and blessings be upon him, saying ‘May my father and mother be your ransom’ to anyone after Saad . I heard him say to him, ‘May my father and mother…

      Mu’awiyah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah said, “When Allah wishes good for someone, He bestows upon him the understanding of Deen.” Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) in religion is the acquisition of knowledge, its understanding, and acting upon it with guidance and insight. The purpose of Islamic Fiqh is…

      People’s motives for learning g about the biography of the Ahl al-Bayt vary. Some may read it merely to enjoy the thrilling events within each story, while others may study it as just a part of Islamic history. However, the best approach is to study their lives with the intention of following…

     When the believer remembers that Allah is the Judge and the Utterly Just, he feels peace and contentment with Allah’s decree. It settles deeply in his heart that he is never alone, and that Allah has never decreed his fate unjustly. This unwavering belief in Allah makes him accept all that has been…

    Ibn Al-Qayyim said that a sign of a lover when he meets the beloved is he looks down, out of shyness and reverence- and this is exactly how we should be. In Salah (Prayer), the second pillar of Islam, Muslims stand before Allah with humility, lowering their gaze and submitting their hearts to…