Know that a servant is in one of four states. There’s no fifth. The servant is either in a state of blessing, tribulation, obedience, or disobedience. If you are in a state of blessing, what you should do is be grateful. If you are in a state of tribulation, what you should do is be […]
People fail in this life and the next because they are often drawn to worldly life. They are drawn to worldly life because of its immediate pleasures, material comforts, and fleeting joys. Pursuing wealth, status, and entertainment can be intoxicating, making it easy to forget the temporary nature of this life. Allah reminds us in […]
The recipe for success is built upon faith, righteous actions, sincerity, justice, patience, and reliance on Allah. Allah swears, “By time, Indeed, mankind is in loss, except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience. (Surah al-Asr 103:1-3). True success is not […]
The 15th Night of Sha`ban is one of the greatest nights of the year.`Ata’ bin Yasar said that after Laylat al-Qadr there is no night better than the Fifteenth Night of Sha`ban. Its greatness is due to the divine gifts that are bestowed during it. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Allah gazes at His creation on […]
Sha’ban is a blessed month that serves as a preparation for Ramadhan, allowing us to build momentum in worship and devotion. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) increased his fasting during Sha’ban, and one of the best ways to follow his Sunnah is by fasting on the White Days (13th, 14th, and 15th […]
Ramadhan is the month of the Quran, the blessed time that will come and go very quickly. Before it slips away, prepare yourself to seize its immense rewards. Begin now by learning the virtues of Ramadhan and making the intention to embody them. Commit to getting off your devices from distractions and dedicating this Ramadhan […]
‘Ata’ said, “I asked Ibn ‘Abbas, ‘Does one ask permission of one’s sister?’ He replied, ‘Yes.’ I repeated it and said, ‘My two sisters live in my room and I provide for them and spend on them, so do I ask them for permission?’ He said, ‘Yes. Do you want to see them naked?’ Then […]
Going to Allah with Qalb Salim—a sound, pure heart—is the ultimate goal of a believer seeking true success. The Quran reminds us, “The Day when neither wealth nor children will benefit, except for he who comes to Allah with a sound heart” (Quran 26:88-89). A Qalb Salim is free from arrogance, envy, hatred, and spiritual […]
The story of Dhul-Qarnayn in Surah Al-Kahf (18:83-98) describes a just and powerful king to whom Allah granted authority. He traveled across lands, helping people and establishing justice. When faced with the corruption of Gog and Magog (Ya’juj and Ma’juj), he built a massive iron barrier to contain them. [Dhul-Qarnayn] said, “This is a mercy […]
Just as we seek righteous companions, we must strive to be good friends to others. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “None of you [truly] believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.” (Bukhari, Muslim) Being a good companion means:
Be cautious about deep attachments with those who lead us away from Allah. Negative companionship can manifest in various ways, including: Allah warns in the Quran: “And do not incline toward those who do wrong, lest you be touched by the Fire, and you would not have other than Allah any protectors; then you would […]
A righteous friend possesses the following qualities:
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