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    Certainty is the highest degree of faith in Allah, and one of the most distinctive qualities of of the pious and righteous. Allah describes the people who possess unwavering certainty in Him in Surah Luqman, saying: ”Those who establish regular Prayer, and give regular Charity, and have (in their hearts) the assurance of…

    Al-Azeem and Al-Haleem: Two Beautiful Names of Allah  Some scholars said: The first obligation Allah imposed upon His creation is to know Him. When people know Him, they worship Him. Allah said in Surah Muhammad, Ayah 19; Therefore, know that there is no god except Allah and ask for forgiveness of your sins…

    Prophet Idris in the Quran Prophet Idris (peace be upon him) is one of the noble prophets and messengers whom Allah mentioned in the Noble Qur’an. Allah, the Exalted, described him with prophethood and truthfulness in the Holy Quran, Surah Maryam, Ayah 56 and 57 And mention in the Book, Idris. Indeed, he…

     Sayyiduna Bilal ibn Rabah (may Allah be pleased with him) was described in his physical appearance as being very dark-skinned, slender, and tall, with a slight stoop of the upper back toward the chest. He had thin sideburns, was very hairy, and did not dye his grey hair. His embrace of Islam brought…

    Sayyiduna Bilal Ibn Rabah is one of the most prominent companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). His life is a true manifestation of sacrifice, bravery, and patience. He challenged the constraints of slavery and social discrimination. He was among the early companions who embraced Islam. He immigrated to Madinah, and witnessed all the…

    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…

Purity Rulings for Women Allah has made the Shariah of Islam a comprehensive and universal law—complete and perfect, lacking neither deficiency nor error. 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 of worship,…

    Abu Ubaidah Ibn Al-Jarrah: His Courage and Noble Character  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…

     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…

  Al-Latif and Al-Khabir: Understanding Two Beautiful Names of Allah    Learning the Names of Allah and their meanings brings immense benefits and strengthens a Muslim’s faith. It strengthens the connection between the servant and his Creator and reminds the heart of who Allah truly is. While gaining knowledge in different fields is valuable, learning…