"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
Whoever plants a tree will be rewarded not only every time a person makes use of its shade, eats from its fruit or benefits from it in any way, but every time a bird or any other creature benefits from it in any way too. Deforestation or uprooting trees and plant life with no proper reason is a sin. It is destructive to the environment and disturbing to the natural ecosystem. Islam has taught this centuries ago. Mufti Ismail Menk
Read moreThere was a young man who went overseas to study for quite some time. When he returned, he asked his parents to find him a religious scholar or any expert who could answer his 3 questions. Finally, his parents were able to find a Muslim scholar. Young man: Who are you? Can you answer my questions? Scholar: I am one of Allah (SubHana Wa Ta`ala )’s slaves and inshaAllah (God willing), I will be able to answer your questions. Young
Read moreIt is related by Abdullah Ibne Amr radhiyallahu anhu that the Apostle of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said:”Four things and habits are such that if you possess them then there is no harm if the world [and its blessings]are lost or do not come to [your] hand. [These are] : (1) safe-keeping of trust; (2) truthfulness in speech; (3) good manners; and (4) caution and abstinence in food.” Musnad-i-Ahmad and Bayhaqi Commentary The word ‘trust’ is used in a very
Read moreMoulana Jalaluddin Rumi (R.A.) mentions in his Mathnavi, a story of Sultan Mahmood: One day the Sultan decided to test his ministers and ordered them to crush the most prized pearl of his treasury. One by one, each of 65 ministers declined, stating that the pearl was far too valuable to be destroyed. The King then summoned his closest and trusted courtier, Ayaaz, and ordered him to crush the pearl. Without any delay or hesitation, Ayaaz crushed the pearl into
Read more“To budget correctly is half of success in one’s livelihood” We are taught to strike the correct balance between our income and expenditure, ensuring we do not spend unnecessarily or extravagantly. Not adjusting our lifestyle downwards when our income drops or prices rise, can have serious effects on our contentment, marriages and even our mental condition. Living simply makes it easy to adjust to all conditions. Mufti Ismail Menk
Read moreShaykh Manzoor Nu‘maani It is related by Abu Hurayrah radhiyallahu anhu that the Apostle of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said: “Whoever seeks to obtain wealth by legitimate means (and) with the object that he may not have to beg from others and can provide his dependants with the necessities and pleasant conditions of life, as well as lend a helping hand to neighbours, will appear before Allah on the Day of Judgment, in such glory that his face will be
Read more”Removing anything harmful from the path is part of faith.” We are taught to be concerned about the safety and well being of all human beings to this degree. If a road or pathway that is used by people, be they Muslim or not, has anything that may cause harm upon it, then in the same way that we would like to save ourselves, we should like that for all. One day we will have been saved due to a
Read moreAssalamalaykum You may have noticed the lack of updates recently to the site and blog, this is because I am unwell at the moment. Once I am feeling better inshallah, normal posting will resume. Please remember me in your Duas. Wasalam alaykum
Read moreOn a day of joy we should reflect upon our spiritual condition & remember the less fortunate, the elderly, the sick, the homeless, the oppressed, the disabled & the deceased. We should consider ourselves blessed & be thankful to the Almighty. We should resolve to eradicate our evil qualities & bad habits. We should forgive others as far as possible & mend broken relations amongst us. We should be kind to our parents & family members & exchange a good
Read moreAssalam Alaykum, I heard this nasheed on the radio this morning, it really touched me with the simplicity of its message so I thought I would share it with you. Enjoy. I home the month of Ramadan is going well for you all. Please remember us in your duas in this blessed month.
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