"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
We sometimes pray for a situation that we don’t realise is worse for us than what we are in, so the Almighty through His Mercy keeps it away from us & we keep thinking our prayers are not answered. The favours of the Almighty upon us are countless. Mufti Ismail Menk
Read moreBe very humble, polite & respectful with others even if you are the wealthiest, most influential, most powerful, most knowledgeable, most good looking person. There will always be others who have been blessed with much more than us in every way but atctge same time they are much more humble, polite & respectful to others than us, so let’s learn from them. Mufti Ismail Menk
Read moreOur Muslim names, Islamic dress and our prayers are like the sign board found outside a shop, which informs us that inside this shop, sweets, chocolates, biscuits, cakes, fruit, etc. are stocked and sold. The person reading the signboard thus expects to find what has been advertised outside, inside that shop. What would be the reaction of the person if he or she finds cow dung, horse manure and cat’s droppings inside, instead of sweets and chocolates ? In a
Read moreSometimes it takes a very big mistake we make in life to transform us into the best of people. When people make mistakes, react positively. When we make mistakes, reflect correctly and draw lessons. Don’t repeat a mistake. Mufti Ismail Menk
Read moreSometimes when we have turned away from the Almighty or forgotten Him, then through His Love for us, He creates a situation whereby we find ourselves raising our hands, turning to Him in prayer for the fulfillment of our needs. This is a very great blessing and a moment of pondering over our link with our Maker. Why wait for situations to arise before raising our hands or getting closer to Him? Let us be from amongst those who raise
Read moreVisiting the sick, assisting them in any way, inquiring about them and praying for them has many benefits, hence it is considered a great act of worship. It boosts the morale of the sick, making them feel much better, giving them a sense of belonging which contributes to their recovery. The psychological impact of a kind word, a prayer and a visit is so great that the sick begin to feel much bet…ter and the greatest of miracles can occur
Read morePutting ourselves in the shoes of others momentarily in order to try to understand them better before commenting or acting against them is very important. Many people condemn others without trying to see where they are coming from or why they have acted in a specific way or said something. If we are sincere, we will understand one another better & possibly reduce much unwanted skepticism, hatred & enmity. Mufti Ismail Menk
Read moreBeing offended when we are corrected, seriously reduces our chances of improving or achieving heights in any field. We must always welcome those who correct us and show us where we are going wrong. In most cases, those who regularly correct our ways and habits or errors in any filed are those who truly care for us. People who intentionally do not correct us are either insincere or fearful of our reaction due to being offended. Mufti Ismail Menk
Read moreWhen we become enslaved by social networking sites or applications, we stand to lose the real people who truly mean most to us. If we have no control over how long we spend on our phones or devices we may find our homes breaking up systematically. The way we use our phones & handheld devices can determine the direction of our marriages & condition of our homes. One by one, today’s spouses are complaining of the same problem – uncontrolled
Read moreWhilst people in some parts of the world are dying of no food & drink, people in other parts are dying of too much food & drink. Be charitable. Mufti Ismail Menk
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