Remind your children of Allah’s oneness “And (mention, O Muhammad), when Luqman said to his son while he was instructing him, “O my son, do not associate (anything) with Allah. Indeed, association (with him) is great injustice.” (Luqman:13) To remember their bounties “His mother carried him, (increasing her) in weakness…
3 Lessons from Surah Kahf
Everything is only by the will of Allah And never say of anything, “Indeed, I will do that tomorrow,” (18:23) But, man is ever more quarrelsome than anything… (18:54) “I guarantee a house in Jannah for one who gives up arguing, even if he is in the right.” (Abu Dawud)…
3 Reasons to Read Surah Kahf on a Friday
It is a protection from DajjalIf anyone learns by heart the first ten verses of the Surah al-Kahf, he will be protected from the Dajjal. (Muslim) You will have a light shining from one Friday to the next “Whoever reads Surah al-Kahf on the day of Jumu’ah, will have a…
The Virtues of Khadija (RA)
He ﷺ often spoke about Her I did not feel jealous of any of the wives of the Prophet ﷺ as much as I did of Khadija though I did not see her, but the Prophet ﷺ used to mention her very often. (Bukhari) She is the best among this…
5 Leadership Qualities from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Keep your word “The signs of a hypocrite are three: Whenever he speaks he tells a lie; whenever he is entrusted he proves dishonest; whenever he promises he breaks his promise.” (Bukhari) Maintain your integrity “The Messenger of Allah ﷺ cursed the one who bribes and the one who takes…
4 Reasons to Fast on Arafah
Two years of sins will be forgiven “Fasting on the day of Arafah expiates the sins of the previous year and of the coming year.” (Muslim) You will be protected from the hellfire “Indeed, anyone who fasts for one day for Allah’s Pleasure, Allah will keep his face away from…
4 Virtues of Muharram
It is Allahs Month1. It is Allahs Month Allah’s Messenger said: “The most virtuous fasting after the month of Ramadan is that of Allah’s month of Al-Muharram. (Tirmidhi) It is sacred The year is twelve months, out of which four months are sacred: Three are in succession Dhul-Qa’ da, Dhul-Hijja…
The Day of Ashura
The Prophet never gave up fasting on this Day “There are four things which the Prophet never gave up: Fasting ‘Ashura’, (fasting during) the ten days, (fasting) three days of each month, and praying two Rak’ahs before Al-Ghadah (Fajr).” (An nasai) It was the day of fasting before Ramadan The…
3 Reasons to Believe in Qadr
Your destiny is determined in the womb There is sent to him the angel who blows his soul into him and who is commanded with four matters: to write down his rizq, his life span, his actions, and whether he will be happy or unhappy. (Bukhari) The ink in the…
5 Ways the Qur’an Can Change Your Life
Heal your heart O mankind, there has to come to you instruction from your Lord and healing for what is in the breasts and guidance and mercy for the believers. (10:57) Raise your rank Verily, Allah elevates some people with this Qur’an and abases others. (Muslim) Guide you This is…
4 Lessons From the Losses at Uhud
Do not weaken If a wound has touched you, be sure a similar wound has touched the others. Similar situations have passed on before you, so proceed throughout the earth and observe how the end of those who denied was. (3:137-140) Do not despair, there is wisdom behind every loss…
Who is Allah?
He is the absolute Rabb Then, to Allah belongs (all) praise – Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth, Lord of the worlds. (45:36) He has no time limit Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your first forefathers. (37:126) He has no space limit (He is) the…
3 Proofs of Allah’s Existence
Look around you And a sign for them is the dead earth. We have brought it to life and brought forth from it grain, and from it they eat. (Yasin 36:33) Your provision is not from your own hands And We placed therein gardens of palm trees and grapevines and…
Day of Arafah
It is the day on which the religion was perfected. “This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favour upon you and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.” (5:3) It is the day of forgiveness of sins The Prophet ﷺ said, “Fasting on the…
5 People Allah Loves
The Patient But they never lost assurance due to what afflicted them in the cause of Allah, nor did they weaken or submit. And Allah loves the steadfast. (3:146) The Gentle Allah is Gentle and loves gentleness, and He grants reward for it that He does not grant for harshness….
5 Pieces of Advice from the Prophet ﷺ at Arafah
Regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you Treat your women well and be kind to them Beware of Satan for the safety of your religion Follow the Quran and Sunnah and you will never go…
3 Times Isa عليه السلام Rejected Divinity
Jesus never called for people to worship him And [beware the Day] when Allah will say, “O Jesus, Son of Mary, did you say to the people, ‘Take me and my mother as deities besides Allah?’” He will say, “Exalted, are You! It was not for me to say that to…
4 Facts on the returning Pilgrim
They are… As pure as a new born baby “Whoever performs Hajj and does not have sexual relations (with his wife), nor commits sin, nor disputes unjustly (during Hajj), then he returns from Hajj as pure and free from sins as on the day on which his mother gave…
4 facts about Mary the Mother of Jesus عليه السلام
She reached perfection Allah’s Messenger ﷺ said, “Many amongst men attained perfection but amongst women none attained the perfection except Mary.” (Bukhari) She was accused of being unchaste Then she brought him to her people, carrying him. They said, “O Mary, you have certainly done a thing unprecedented. (Maryam: 27)…
4 Ways to Build your House in Jannah
Give up arguing even if you are right The Messenger of Allah said, “I guarantee a house in Jannah for one who gives up arguing, even if he is in the right.” (Abu Dawud) Perfect your manners The Messenger of Allah said: “I guarantee a house in the highest part…