Miscellaneous Articles
What to do After a Person's Demise
Once the person has breathed their last, do the following:
1. Make du‘ā for them. Rasūlullāh s said,
When you visit the sick or deceased, speak good words; for indeed, the angels say āmīn to what you say. (Muslim)
The above-mentioned Ḥadīth demands that we supplicate for the deceased, as doing so is speaking good of them.
It was also the practice of our beloved Nabī s to make du‘ā for the...
The Path to Purification
The Sharī'ah is divided into two parts: external and internal. The department of Sharī'ah relating to external deeds like salāh and zakāh is called 'fiqh', while the one dealing with internal feelings and states of the heart is called 'tasawwuf'. Both are commands in the Qur'ān. Thus, while commanding salāh and zakāh, the Qur'ān also commands gratefulness and love of Allāh ta'ālā, and condemns...
Advice for Intending Holiday Makers
It is a common trend in this day and age for people to take a break for recreation, including going on holiday. Undertaking leisure activities, such as travel, are regarded as promoting general wellbeing. This concept is not inconsistent with our Dīn, as from amongst the commands of Allāh S is the safeguarding of one’s health, both physically and mentally. Alḥamdulillāh, as with all areas of...
Other's Calamity - Our Responsibility
When a person is afflicted with a calamity, catastrophe, grief etc., the people around him/her; the family, friends and the wider Muslim community, all have a role to play. We often remain neglectful and fail to fulfil our duties in this regard. I would like to mention a few points concerning this which will be of benefit inshā'allāh.
1. Feel for others
The Sharī'ah has advised us that we...
