The Path of Worship: Deepening Connection Through Salah, Fasting, and Zakat In Islam, acts of worship are not just rituals performed mechanically or as a set of external actions; they are deeply transformative practices that strengthen a Muslim’s connection to Allah (God) and foster a sense of discipline, humility, and empathy. The core acts of …
The Role of Education and Wisdom in Islam
The Pursuit of Knowledge: The Role of Education and Wisdom in Islam In Islam, the pursuit of knowledge holds a central place in both the spiritual and worldly lives of Muslims. The Qur’an, the holy book of Islam, opens with the first revelation to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) commanding him to “Read!” …
Friday
Friday (1) Narrated Abu Sa`id: I testify that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “The taking of a bath on Friday is compulsory for every male Muslim who has attained the age of puberty and (also) the cleaning of his teeth with Siwak, and the using of perfume if it is available.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 880) (2) The …
Taqwa
Taqwa Tying taqwā to the love of Allah is very important. Are we showing Allah that we want to be loved by Him? Are we demonstrating it by our deeds in a translatable way, that we’re not going to do anything that is going to dissatisfy His pleasure? Imam al-Ghazālī said something very profound, “The …
None of you needs to ask himself [about anything] except for the Qur’an
None of you needs to ask himself [about anything] except for the Qur’an Ibn Masood (radi Allahu `anhu – may Allah be pleased with him), a famous companion of the Prophet ﷺ (peace be upon him) said: “None of you needs to ask himself [about anything] except for the Qur’an: If he loves the Qur’an, he loves …
Duties of the Month of Muharram
Duties of the Month of Muharram 1. It is the best of months for general voluntary fasts, after Ramadan. 2. It is especially recommended to fast the 10th of Muharram (known as the Day of `Ashura), with a day before it or after it. [Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar, quoting Kasani’s al-Bada`i] 3. It is also …
Allah is over you watching and listening
Allah is over you watching and listening Times may still be tough, but knowing that, you begin to feel at ease. Problems and frustrations seem so minimal when comparing them to Allah’s mercy, understanding, and forgiveness. Never feel as though your problems may be too much for Allah to handle. It is never to late …
Acquire the knowledge
Acquire the knowledge Narrated Hasan: Knowledge is of two types. Firstly, knowledge perceived by the heart, and that is useful knowledge; secondly, the knowledge at on the tip of one’s tongue, and that is an argument from Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, against the children of Adam. Transmitted by Darimi. Al-Tirmidhi – Hadith 270 Narrated …
Al Kitab- the most beautiful Word
Al Kitab- the most beautiful Word This is called “al-Kitab” (the book). When a Muslim talks about “this book”, it is understood that he is referring to the Holy Quran and it is highly respected. It is a book above all books, because it is the complete and final revelation of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala …
“Allah knows better.”
“Allah knows better.” Narrated Abdullah: It is a sign of having knowledge that, when you do not know something, you say: “Allah knows better.” Allah said to his Prophet: “Say: No wage do I ask of you for this (Qur’an), nor am I one of the pretenders (a person who pretends things which do not …