Miscellaneous Articles
Attending a Janāzah
The journey to the Hereafter is one which almost every person fears, yet we fail to show any concern for our dear and near ones from the time of their demise to after burial. Our condition at such a critical time is worthy of much lament and shame. Rather than our benefitting the deceased in anyway, we return from the funeral with no benefit to ourselves or to the family; in fact we return...
Spending to Succeed
Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said:
Sadaqah does not decrease wealth. (Muslim)
We learn from this Hadīth that no one will ever suffer financial loss due to spending in the Path of Allāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam. This principle is absolute. Financial experts and economists may not agree, but the words of Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam can never be wrong. The intellect...
The Value of Humanity in Islām
Following atrocities committed in the name of Islām, such as those in Paris, once again misconceptions regarding Islām and Muslims make the headlines and infuse tensions in our society. I believe all of us are duty-bound to contribute to efforts that clear these misconceptions and misunderstandings and share the true nature of this beautiful religion.
The Value of Life
In light of Islām's...
Live a Life of Taqwā
In the Glorious Qur’ān, Allāh ta‘ālā time and again instructs the believers to live a life of taqwā:
O you who believe! Fear (disobedience to) Allāh as He (i.e. disobeying Him) should be feared and do not die except as Muslims. (3:102)
O you who believe! Fear (disobedience to) Allāh ta‘ālā and be with the truthful (pious). (9:119)
O you who believe! Fear (disobedience to) Allāh...