Among the signs of a munafiq (hypocrite), as indicated in the hadith, are three: viz. when he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he does not fulfill it; and when he is entrusted with something, he breeches that trust. It’s thus incumbent for a Muslim to be extremely cautious and mindful of not being ensnared by this disastrous trap.
Children are a priceless blessing. They are a source of sustained blessing (baraka) in the home. Indeed, it is their presence that continuously attracts wholesome sustenance from Allah Ta’ala.
When a Mu’min rises after death, in his grave, he will most surely be carrying his “bag of deeds”. Additionally, the two angels that accompanied him during his entire lifetime will also be present.
There are truly great rewards in store for those who unhesitatingly rally to the assistance of the poor and needy.
The regular and purposeful repetition (epistrophe) of these words is indeed a great blessing. Hence, as a Muslim, one ought to repeat these words as often as possible.
Every living being will experience and taste the pangs of death. There is no escape from this finality! Death is a reality which is inescapable irrespective of the status of the person or his/her relationship with Allah Ta’ala.
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O Muslims! Do not waste your lives! Do not waste time on unnecessary and trivial matters. Make it a point of remembering Allah Ta’ala all the time by reciting the prescribed masnoon (recommended) duas. Most importantly, be constantly engaged in sincere Dhikrullah (remembrance of Allah Ta’ala).
I am writing to thank you for your generosity over the past 5 years by handing me a bursary to complete my high school secular education without any difficulty.
The noble Quran did not leave us vaguely pondering by simply stating:
“… guide us to the straight path …”
To the contrary, Allah Ta’ala immediately clarifies in the very next verse:
“the path of those on whom You have
bestowed Your Grace …”
The life of a person is largely dependent on the company and people that surround you. By nature people are influenced by the type of company one keeps.
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The word al-Mizaan (the scale) appears quite often in the Noble Quran and the Ahadith. This is indeed a clear indication of its importance in the life of a Believer. More critically, the word points towards the reality of our deeds being weighed in the Hereafter.
‘Glorified be He Who carried His servant by night from the Inviolable Place of Worship to the Far Distant Place of Worship the neighbourhood whereof We have Blessed , that We might show him of Our tokens ! Lo! He, only He, is the Hearer, the Seer.’ (Bani Israel)
Allah Ta’ala made us as one “Ummah” and the “Ummah” represents an unbroken “continuum” until the Day of Qiyamat...
Good deeds are indeed beloved to Allah Ta’ala, and are securely deposited in the “bank” of the hereafter. Simultaneously, there are also clear warnings for doing good deeds for name, fame and gain --- “riyaa” (show). As a matter of fact, “riyaa” (showing-off) is a very serious, hated and condemned act. Additionally, it is openly looked-down-upon and despised in man, particularly in a Muslim.
Charity (Sadaqa) is a great gift from Allah Ta’ala. The act of giving and donating, generates spiritual elevation and revitalises the Iman. Allah Ta’ala loves the act of charity. In the Mubarak (blessed) words of our beloved Nabi (Salallahu Alayhi Wasallam) reported by Asma bint-e-Abu Bakr (RA) that:
