"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
Self Discipline is the key to success in Life… This post is about what happened in a typical middle-class household. The son didn’t like living in his house. “You are leaving the room without switching off the fan” “The TV on in the room where there is no one. Switch it off!” “Keep the pen in the stand; it has fallen down” The son didn’t like his father nagging him for these minor things. He had to tolerate these things
Read moreEvery individual should make a point of reciting this at times of difficulty. A recommendation is to stipulate a daily amount to be recited, e.g. 50/100/200 times.
Read moreSayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) reported: “I heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) say, ‘Allah records a good deed and expiates a sin whenever anything afflicts a believer, even if it be a thorn prick.’” (Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 2572)
Read more“Istighfaar in abundance removes difficulties and brings barakah in earnings.” (Hakimul Ummat Maulana Thanwi)
Read moreWho is not aware of Hadhrat Imam Bukhari (R.A) and his kitaab ‘Saheehul- Bukhari’? However in this present day, the majority of Muslims use his kitaab to refer to whenever in need of a supporting reference for their actions or deeds without the knowledge of the life of the great author. The famous and respected Muhaddith, Imam Bukhari’s (R.A) genealogy is as follows: Mohammed Ibn Ismail Ibn Ibrahim Ibn Mugheera Ibn Bardizbah. His father Ismail was a well-known and famous
Read moreIn realms where ascetic souls reside,Where worldly charms they choose to hide,Abstaining from life’s tempting game,In Allah’s love, they find their aim. For pleasures fleeting, they won’t yearn,In solitude, a lesson learned,In quiet moments, hearts find peace,From worldly bonds, they seek release. No laughter loud, nor fragrance sweet,Can lure them from their faith’s heartbeat,In prayer and fasting, they immerse,Their souls in worship, free from curse. The beauty of the world they shun,For in submission, life is won,In simple acts of
Read moreاَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِىْ اَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا اَمَاتَنَا وَ اِلَيْهِ النُّشُوْرُ All praise to Allah, who gave us life after having given us death and to him is our final return. (Bukhari) Back to Duas index
Read moreWhen the world pushes you to your knees, you’re in the perfect position to pray. Rumi
Read moreOnce upon a time, there was a mouse, which, whilst passing a pond witnessed a frog emerge from the depth of the pond. Astonished by this unusual sight, the mouse began to converse with the frog and through this, a very warm and friendly conversation took place. A very close friendship grew between the two of them, until it developed into a love relationship. By mutual arrangement, they appointed a specific time at which they could meet each other in
Read moreWhen your weary body finds solace upon the earth’s embrace,And your head rests in tranquil grace,Whisper Subhana Rabbi al a’la, in whispers so profound,For your Lord alone to hear the sacred sound. It is Allah, welcoming you home, His embrace so wide,For it’s been a while since you last came to His side.It is Allah, speaking to you, His words profound and true,Did We not find you lost, and guide you too? So, why not be grateful, in every prayer
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