Have you ever wondered what happiness is? Is it a mood, a delusion, a state of mind, or a way of life? What makes us happy? Does happiness exist in this world? In the Qur’an, Allah Allah Subhanahu-Wa-Taala mentions...
Many a time, we envision to do something and we start with a purpose. Rarely is an action taken without having a purpose in mind. Living a purposeless life depreciates our value as we reprise the same regular actions...
This morning, I came across a whatsapp status that asked the question, "Have you noticed that generous people find it difficult to ask for help?"
I posted it on my Facebook and people gave different answers. In my opinion, Mutiat...
One of the most striking and most alarming hadiths that draw our attention to a major problem we may not be paying attention to is the following:
Jabir reported that Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said:
“Iblis places his throne...
I took a trip to the Land of Succes;.
It wasn't a distance, yet it took years.
It rained all night, and the weather was dry;
The sun was so hot, I nearly froze to death.
I saw with titles, seven doors;
And labelled...
There are several articles online, that list all conditions/requirements to get our prayers answered. In this article, I will write what has perhaps not already been written about and points I include from my personal experience. In sha Allah...
Purifying our hearts is the key to success in the sight of Allah SWT
“He has succeeded who purifies himself, who remembers the name of his Lord and prays.” (Surah Al-A’la 87:14-15)
What is a pure heart? The Prophet SAWS taught,...
What is Istikhārah?
Istikhārah literally means to seek the good. – (See: Lisān Al-ʿArab)
In a religious technical context it refers to seeking good from the Almighty to make an appropriate decision, through formal prayer and a specified supplication....
A Healthy Believer is Better and More Beloved to God
“A strong believer is better and dearer to God than a weak one, and good can be found in both. Be desirous of things that benefit you while...
Believers naturally have a competitive drive and are usually dissatisfied with what is low, and they never rest in this life, for they always aspire to perfection. The believer always feels that he is in a competition, and, therefore,...
