Tag: ALLAH
40 Hadiths for Raising Children
Raising the next generation – practical tips from the Sunnah
Four things to remember when reflecting on the Qur’an
The following four tips will help us maximise the effectiveness of our reflections upon the Qur’ān, by the permission and grace of Allāh...
The deeper meanings of Subhān Allāh: Al-Hadīd pt2
Tafsīr Sūrat Al-Hadīd Part 1 | Part 2 This article is the second article in a series that will explore the abundance of wealth contained in Sūrat Al-Hadīd—“Iron.” In each article, we will carefully inspect the verses of this magnificent sūrah. Much as the mighty substance of Iron is mined…
21 Dua Gems
21 Duʿā Gems 💎 to Rejuvenate Your Relationship with Allāh We all go through moments in our lives where we feel our spiritual and emotional connection with our Lord is lacking or diminished for one reason or another. I have personally heard this complaint from different brothers – laymen and…
Ibn Rajab on Shyness
Aḥmad and ibn Ḥibbān record on the authority of ʿAbdullāh b. al-Mughaffal (raḍiy Allāhu ʿanhu) that a man met a woman who used to be a prostitute in the Days of Ignorance. While flirting with her, he extended his hand towards her upon which she said, 'Stop, Allāh has removed…
Ibn Rajab on Beneficial Knowledge & Gnosis
Whoever suffices with knowledge of the Qurʾān and Sunnah, confining himself to what is reported from the Companions and Successors (in matters of the religion), makes his intention sincere – seeking Allāh’s face - and turns to Him for help, He will aid him, guide him, grant him divine accord,…
Is Life Just a Game?
Articulating a compassionate and intelligent case for Islam in a post-secular society is quite difficult. Due to an increase in materialism, the value of religion has diminished. One way of starting a conversation is to get people thinking about the implications of their ideas about man, life and the universe.…
The Fallacy of Comparing ‘Violence’ in the Qur’ān & Bible
A Dā’ī’s Perspective on Violence in the Qur’ān and Bible A recent computer analysis of the Bible and Qur’ān has been making waves on social media. OdinText, developers of analytics software, recently announced results from a comparative analysis of the Qur’ān and the Old and New Testaments using the latest…
What does Allah’s mercy offer me?
The Prophet (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) said, لما خلق اللهُ آدمَ ونفخ فيه الروحَ ؛ عطس، فقال : الحمدُ للهِ، فحمد اللهَ بإذنهِ، فقال له ربُّه : يرحمُك اللهُ يا آدمُ ! “When Allāh created Ādam and blew within him the soul, Ādam sneezed. He said, “Alhamdulillah” so His Lord said, “O Ādam, Allah has mercy upon you.” These were the first words which the ears of man…
How we all know God is one
How we all know God is one “Islam’s creative gift to mankind is monotheism, and we surely dare not throw this gift away.” Arnold Toynbee Islam is a way of life that has a simple yet profound theme permeating all aspects of its worldview. This theme is Oneness. In line…