Our Big Family
Families are the building blocks of society. Solid blocks result in a better society. Families are happier and function properly when each member contributes to the betterment of the family. Clearly defined roles related to rights and responsibilities are crucial to the building of a happy family. I pray to Almighty Allah (subhanahu wata ‘ala) […]
Taharah
Taharah linguistically means cleanliness from physical filth, and it also means purity from sins. From an Islamic perspective it has two meanings: Cleaning the actual physical filth, like urine on the body or blood on clothes or feces on ground. The action taken (as an Islamic ruling) because of an action that caused impurity, like […]
Fiqh Definitions
Obligated – Fardd (الفرض) It is that which Sharia commanded assuredly through clear authentic proof with no doubt whatsoever. Verification of practices in this category is related through verses from the Holy Quran, authentic Sunnah in the level of Mutawater (narrated by over 10 people in each chain) or by general consensus. Examples of that […]
An Eternity of Ease
Imagine bliss, joy, and happiness were the only thing you knew You no longer understand sorrow, no longer feel lonely or blue All your worries, hardships, and obstacles have been lifted You’re in a whole new world, your priorities have been shifted You’re no longer working for that A You’ve overcome every trick of shaytan […]
Evils of Backbiting & Gossip
If one wants to make Allah (SW) his opponent and expose his own defects even if he was inside his home, let him get busy gossiping and prying into people’s private matters. The Prophet (SAAW) said: “O gathering who believe with their tongues but faith has yet to enter into their hearts, do not backbite […]
Homes of Tranquility
Allah (SW) said: {Moreover, it is God [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][alone] who has enabled you to make for yourselves houses as places of [rest and] residence. And He has enabled you to make for yourselves […]
Warmth of Family Tradition
The warm gluten filled aroma knocks at my door. My unconscious mind still manages to command my body to salivate. I force my heavy eyelids open and jolt my head towards the clock. It reads 5 am and it’s still pitch black outside. What on earth is going on in my kitchen at 5 am? […]
Oh How this Ummah has Changed…
-Oh how this ummah has changed -Going to the hookah bar -Instead of -Going to the masjid -Spending nights doing haram -Instead of -Spending nights doing qiyam -People will look back and see that we were -The ones that messed it up -And not -The ones who saved the ummah -They will see that we […]
The Barrel of Honey
Sheikh El-Islam, Al-Laith Ibn Saad, a great scholar and a Tabe’ie of Al-Tabe’ien welcomed the ship carrying honey in barrels for his business. An old woman came holding a small pot and asked for some but Al-Laith refused to give her any. When the old women left, Al-Laith asked his servant to follow her with […]
Joining Salah
Once Abu Bakrah (RAA) came late for Salah and found the Prophet (SAAW) and Sahabah already in Ruku’ position. Not wanting to miss a raka’t of Salah he started his Salah before he joined the line still walking (while in Ruku) and then joined the line. The Prophet (PBUH) heard his breathing, and afterwards when […]