Sexual immorality is on the increase all over the world. Adultery is fast becoming the norm and the pious are also being infected. Married women are not left out, many are having secret lovers and emotional affairs are becoming...
Gift-giving is one of the good manners that maintains and strengthens relations between the giver and the recipient. It is one of the acts that Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allah exalt his mention ) recommended...
Many Muslims who have been blessed to make Hajj often speak of how the journey is a life-changing experience. This is more the case for some than others.
Malcolm X, or Al-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, is one Muslim who saw the...
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...
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,...
One of the most fundamental pillars for Muslims is the concept of Tawakkul, which is often defined as trust and reliance on Allah. However, many people don't understand the concept of Tawakkul. They see Tawakkul as a passive, verbal characteristic that simply involves...
الصافنات الجياد
By Ashraf Akintola
I guess you are busy right now, but to save time, let me cut to the chase.
Sulyman عليه السلام, a king, a prophet and the son of a prophet is described by Allah as- "......An excellent...
In Sura Al-Haj, Allah described the believers ‘And they have been guided to the purest of speeches; and guided to the path of Him who is worthy of all praise.’ When you talk during your visit, say only what fits the...
It feels great and secretive to lie to people. They might even believe you not knowing you're lying. Lies are told for several reasons: To seal a deal, to avoid being wrong, out of fear, to keep a relationship,...
Bid'ah is one of the most belittled evils in our society. The book, 50 Common Bid'ah (Religious Innovations) in our Contemporary World explains the general nature of "bid'ah", its types and implications in the affairs of a Muslim. It...
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