"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
Abu Ali relates that a man by the name of Bishr passed by a group of people who were talking amongst themselves about his noble qualities. That is he sleeps very little during the night and only makes Iftaar once every three days. On hearing this Bishr was overwhelmed and reduced to tears and said, “I cannot remember that I have stayed awake one complete night and when I fast I break the fast the very same night it ends.
Read moreA pious man relates that in one of my journeys I once saw a young Bedouin girl. “Where do you stay?” I enquired “The jungle”, she replied. “Do you not feel lonely?” I asked curiously. She answered, “Oh Shaykh, one who befriends Allah and keeps His company can never be lonely”. I asked, “Where do you eat?” She replied, “Allah knows best from where He provides for His creation. He gives it to those who believe in Him”. Then she
Read moreMufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera has been studying the traditional Islamic sciences and writing scholarly works for most of his life. He completed the bulk of his studies at Darul Uloom Bury, North England, where he memorized the Qur’an by age fifteen and thereafter went on to complete a rigorous, six-year Shari‘a program. He graduated from this program with authentic certifications (ijaza) in numerous Islamic disciplines, including Arabic, Islamic jurisprudence, and hadith (with particular emphasis on the six authentic books
Read moreThe real orphan is unruly yet he thinks he acts coolly He loves to rant and rave; is it attention he craves? Who has produced one so errant? surely it is the hopeless parent! The father too busy in the shop the mother buying another shapely top! The parents cares for him not letting him to lie and rot If one has to about him complain the parents says; ‘surely my angel isn’t to blame!’ To the parents I
Read moreThe Effects of Reading the Holy Qur’an on Muslim Students’ Heart Rate, Blood pressure and Perceived Stress Levels The present study consisted of two studies which investigated the effects of reading the Holy Qur’an on Muslim psychology students’ blood pressure, heart rate and perceived stress levels. Perceived stress level is the degree to which situations in a person’s life are appraised as stressful. The study was conducted because little research has examined the effects of reading the Holy Qur’an, and
Read more3.3 CONTROL YOUR EYES When asking permission to enter a home, avoid glancing unnecessarily at its interior or beyond the guests’ quarters. This is shameful and harmful. Abu Dawood and Tabarani explained that Sa’d bin ‘Ubada (RA) said: ‘A man came and stood at the door of the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) asking permission while facing the door. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, ‘Turn this way,’ turning him away and ordering him to move farther from the
Read moreThere is no worse sickness for the soul, o you who are proud, than this pretense of perfection.
Read moreThe best encouragement for one afflicted with problems is, “Don’t worry, it will pass”. The best advice for one blessed with good times is, “Remember, it will pass”. -Maxims of Our Teachers www.duai.co.za Courtesy of At-Talib Please make dua for my wifes grandfather who passed away earlier this week and also for my baby nephew who is ill in hospital. Jazak-Allah. Assalam Alaykum
Read moreWhat is the purpose of this life? Money, holidays, a beautiful wife? There is no point in us denying Each heart beat brings us closer to dying You’ll breathe your last Your life will have past Don’t pretend Death’s not the end You will taste death, death never waited Look around you, everything’s created It has a creator, it has a meaning A mother gives birth and then comes it’s weaning The sun rises and gives us light It sets,
Read moreIsabella did not say anything after this and all those present were struck dumb. The Christian women put their heads down in humility, while Muslims seemed to be pleased in their minds. The Christian woman herself sat silent and found no word to say. When Isabella noticed her helplessness she spoke again. Isabella: Well, you must be tired now. Let us put off the discussion till tomorrow. Now, say at what time will you be able to come? Christian woman:
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