Understanding the Affliction
Once a scholar said: “We are a people; whoever wrongs us, we see that God’s will for us is to be in patience, and whoever honors us, we see that God’s will for us is to be in gratitude.” The Prophet (ﷺ) entered once upon Umm Al-Sa’ib once and said: “What is wrong with you, […]
The Way to Victory Surah Al-Rum (The Romans): An Instructive Model Part 2
The message behind the prediction: Surah Al-Rum starts with very important news: “The Romans have been defeated in a land close by.” [30:2-3] The Meccans, believers and non-believers, could not believe it. How come this great Empire is defeated? The Meccans had multiple contacts with this Empire during their Summer trade trips to Syria in […]
The Ten Charters in Surat Al-Anam Part 1
المواثيق العشر في سورة الأنعام (1) الحمدُ لله ربِ العالمين، والصلاةُ والسلامُ على أشرفِ المُرسلين سيدِنا ونبيِنا محمدٍ ﷺ وعلى آلِه وصَحبِه أجمعين. يقولُ اللهُ تعالى في مُحكمِ التنزيل: ﴿قُلْ تَعَالَوْا أَتْلُ مَا حَرَّمَ رَبُّكُمْ عَلَيْكُمْ أَلَّا تُشْرِكُوا بِهِ شَيْئًا وَبِالْوَالِدَيْنِ إِحْسَانًا وَلَا تَقْتُلُوا أَوْلَادَكُمْ مِنْ إِمْلَاقٍ نَحْنُ نَرْزُقُكُمْ وَإِيَّاهُمْ وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا الْفَوَاحِشَ مَا […]
The Transformative Power of Gratitude in Islam
Gratitude isn’t just about saying thank you—it’s a mindset, a way of life that transforms how we see the world. In Islam, this concept is called shukr, and it’s more than a polite response to blessings. It’s a profound connection to Allah, who is Al-Shakoor—The Appreciative. Understanding what it means to live with gratitude, especially […]
A Believer’s Life is of Two Things, Gratitude and Patience
مومن کی زندگی دو چیزوں پر مشتمل ہے، شکر اور صبر شکر اللہ کے ساتھ مومن کے تعلق کا ایک مرکزی پہلو ہے۔ امام ابن تیمیہ۔ انہوں نے شکرگزاری کی روحانی اہمیت، اجزاء اور عملی مضمرات پر روشنی ڈالتے ہوئے اس پر تفصیلی گفتگو کی۔ شکر گزاری پر ابن تیمیہ کی تصانیف سے اہم بصیرتیں […]
Forbidden Qualities: Stinginess
Forbidden Qualities: Stinginess ٱلَّذِينَ يَبْخَلُونَ وَيَأْمُرُونَ ٱلنَّاسَ بِٱلْبُخْلِ وَيَكْتُمُونَ مَآ ءَاتَىٰهُمُ ٱللَّهُ مِن فَضْلِهِۦ ۗ وَأَعْتَدْنَا لِلْكَـٰفِرِينَ عَذَابًۭا مُّهِينًۭا “Those who are stingy, promote stinginess among people, and withhold Allah’s bounties. We have prepared for the disbelievers a humiliating punishment.” (Surat Al-Nisa, Aya 37) (Translation by Ahmad Zaki Hammad) Perhaps the greatest differences that distinguish […]
Caring for Our Youth
The prophet (ﷺ) always cared for youth and paid attention to them for they are always the future of our Ummah and the hope for a better life to come. And we, at the Prayer Center of Orland Park have a primary goal, which is to follow the path of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) […]
The Way to Victory Surah Al-Rum (The Romans): An Instructive Model Part 1
In this series, we will explore the Quranic meaning of victory and the way to achieve it. Quran is alive: Taking a deep dive into Surah Al-Rum (The Romans) during this time and age gives the meticulous reader the impression that the Surah is being revealed in the twenty first Century CE rather than in […]
Don’t Give In To Grief
لا تستسلموا للحزن الحمد لله ربّ العالمين وأشهد أن لا إله إلاَّ اللهُ وحدهُ لا شريك له، وأشهد أنَّ سيدنا ونبينا محمّداً عبد اللهِ ورسولهُ، صلى الله عليه وعلى آلهِ وصحبهِ ومنْ والاهُ، وعلى كلِّ منِ اهتدى بهداهُ إلى يومِ الدّينِ. إنَّ حكمةَ اللهِ اقتضتْ ألاَّ تستقرَّ الحياةُ على حالٍ، فدوامُ الحالِ من المحالِ، […]
Embracing Shukr: A Path to True Fulfillment in Islam
Imagine living a life filled with deep appreciation, where every breath, every moment, and every blessing feels cherished. This is the essence of Shukr—gratitude—in Islam, a concept that goes far beyond a simple “thank you.” Shukr transforms lives by connecting us more profoundly with Allah and infusing our everyday experiences with meaning and positivity. The […]