"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
Hubbe jah (love for fame) and hubbe mal (love for wealth) are grave spiritual evils. They never leave man in peace. If a man is satisfied with his lot and remains contented with the little he obtains, he will have no cause for worry and frustration. Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi
Read moreWhilst some are busy taking part in Secret Santa, the believers are encouraged to give secret sadaqa. Abu Hurayra said that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “A man who gives sadaqa, concealing it so that his left hand does not know what his right hand does…” Allah Almighty says, “If you conceal it, and give to the poor, that is better for you.” (2:271) [Bukhari]
Read moreDivine help means to have enough strength to do good deeds, when one intends to do. Hazrat Ibrahim Adham
Read moreIf you have no time for your spouse, why did you get married? If you have no time for your children, why did you have them? Make time for them lest you lose them. Mufti Ismail Menk
Read moreThose who occupy themselves with that which does not concern them usually fall short in matters affecting their own lives. Mufti Ismail Menk
Read moreObserve how the life of this world deceives those around you. It lures them into the traps of vanity, wealth, and fame, and exalts them above others. This splendor blinds them, and they are lost forever in illusion. But then in one instant, life deals the blow of death, and all is gone, and with the Beguiler it stands laughing at their sad end. So overcome your egos that you may be saved from the snares that devoured kings and
Read moreLooking for happiness? Say what you want, the most content people in the world are those who have the best link with their Maker. Mufti Ismail Menk
Read more“All humans are dead except those who have knowledge; and all those who have knowledge are asleep, except those who do good deeds; and those who do good deeds are deceived, except those who are sincere; and those who are sincere are always in a state of worry.” – Imam Shafi’ee (rahimullah)
Read more“Your daughter is entrusted to you by the Almighty, so look after her well. But your daughter in law is entrusted to you by BOTH the Almighty as well as her family, so fulfil the trust with greater care.” Mufti Ismail Menk
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