"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
Observe 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
Read more“When a bird is alive it eats ants, yet when it dies, the ants eats it. Circumstances can change at any time and the tables usually turn over a period of time. Do not oppress, despise or hurt anyone during your lifetime. You may be powerful today but remember, time is more powerful than you! Just like one tree makes a million match sticks, yet when the time comes, only a single match is needed to burn a million trees.”
Read moreBe careful whom you seek advice from. Some are not qualified to advise us whilst others are insincere. Very few qualify. Mufti Ismail Menk
Read moreWhen you think all your doors are closed, it’s because you haven’t yet knocked at the right door… The Door of the Almighty. Mufti Ismail Menk
Read morePetty rivalry & name calling amongst religious personnel makes the masses very despondent. At times their own children turn away in the process. Whilst people change their lives positively we remain unchanged because we believed some hearsay & were kept away by Satan. Take the good from others & discount the rest. You’ll be surprised how much you benefit even from those you least expected to benefit from. It is only the clean heart, that is in constant search for
Read moreIf we ponder upon our lives we will find that we do not suffice with only the bare necessities required to make ends meet. We toil and sweat to attain the luxuries as well. From our house to our car, everything has to be up to date and well ornamented. Despite our worldly existence being transitory we strive to attain everything of the best quality. Yet when it comes to deen, we suffice with the minimum required and do only
Read moreNot having concern in the heart for fellow Muslims & indeed humanity – is a sign of weakness in faith (imaan) Shaykh Mufti Shabbir Ahmad
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