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Mujāhadah doesn’t mean to sleep on the floor when there is a bed to sleep on. Nor does it mean to use cold…

It is reported that Al-Hasan Al-Basri – Allah have mercy on him – said: “It has reached me that when Allah the…

_Living for others is the basic rule of life, for so does nature teach us. The sun doesn’t use any heat! The…

Hadith   حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ‏:‏ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ ابْنٍ لِكَعْبِ بْنِ…

It is reported that Al-Hasan Al-Basri – Allah have mercy on him – once said during the funeral of a man: “May…

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Al-Hasan al Basri said, reported in Jami’ul-Ulum wal-Hikam, p.269 : “In this life, the believer is just like a prisoner who strives…

Hasan Basri adviced some of his students admonishing them about avoiding the state of being proud. He said; Do not deceive yourself…

Imam Hasan Al-Basri (rahimullah) was asked: “shouldn’t we feel shy to ask our lord to forgive our sins, then repeat the sin,…

_Sayyiduna Mu’adh رضي الله عنه reports that Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم said:_ ‘…Indeed the people who will be closest to me…

Al-Hasan al Basri said : “He among mankind who will receive the least reckoning on the Day of Judgment, is he who…

Al-Hasan al Basri said while describing the life of this world: “This life is good for the believer. He works little (i.e….

Everday Duas – 1 Allaahumma ‘innee ‘as’aluka ‘ilman naafi’an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa ‘amalan mutaqabbalan O Allah, I ask You for knowledge…

Prepare for death yourself [khutbah of Uthman] It is narrated that ‘Uthmân b. Áffân – Allâh be pleased with him – said…

  “The primary and most important requirement of knowledge is this that a person should take stock of his own life: he…

From the Heart Islām demands our hearts become so pure that when we meet people, we not only display beautiful akhlāq but…

03 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1441 01 November 2019   حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، وَالأَغَرِّ،…

Thread of Tawbah Tawbah is that special thread which stitches together the relationship between Allāh and His servant after it is torn…

A man said to al-Hasan al-Basri, “O Abu Sa’eed, I am complaining to you of the hardness of my heart.” He said,…

ABU UBAIDAH BIN AL-JARRAH (RA) Abu Ubaidah (RA) is one of the ten companions, to whom the Prophet (PBUH) publicly promised Paradise….

Mujāhadah doesn’t mean to sleep on the floor when there is a bed to sleep on, nor does it mean to use…

It is rare to find a person who is pious and unintelligent, but people who are non-pious and unintelligent are common.

Oh the one who gives preference to this world upon his religion Falls in pride and deviates due to his perception and…

Imam al-Hassan Al Basri said: “We laugh and yet – who knows? – perhaps Allah has looked at some of our works…

Pride and Stupidity It is reported that Muhammad Al-Bâqir – Allâh have mercy on him – said, “Never does any pride enter…

RUQAYYAH BINT MUHAMMAD (RA) The Lady With Two Migrations – Daughter of the Prophet (PBUH) Ruqayyah (RA), the second daughter of Prophet…

Not all those who are well-known are accepted in the eyes of Allāh , and not all those who are accepted in…

HAFSA BINT UMAR AL-KHATTAAB (RA) Memoriser of the Quran – Wife of the Prophet (PBUH) Hafsa (RA) was one of the daughters…

“Bad planning is the key to poverty”. “See the bad inside yourself and the good inside others”. “When you succeed do not…

SAAD IBN WAQAS (RA) One o f the ten companions who were promised paradise Saad (RA)was considered to be our Holy Prophet’s(PBUH)…

“Strange how sensitive our ears are to the beeping of the phone, yet deaf to the caller for prayer.” “Be honest, be…

ABDUR-RAHMAN IBN AWF (RA) One of the ten companions who were promised Paradise When Abdur-Rahman (RA) died, he left an inheritance of…

The signs of true Repentance The great ascetic Shaqîq Al-Balakhî – Allâh have mercy on him – was once asked, “What is…

AZ-ZUBAYR BIN ALAWWĀM (RA) One of the ten companions who were promised Paradise He (RA) embraced Islam at a young age of…

HAJRA (RA) Wife of Prophet Ibraheem (AS) and mother of Prophet Isamel (AS) The marriage of  Ibraheem (AS) and Hajra (RA) brought…

True Goodness It is reported that ‘Alî b. Abî Tâlib – Allâh be pleased with him – said:   Goodness is not…

Any good that exists in the heart will make its effect apparent, just as a bottle of musk emits its fragrance. Whenever…

MARYAM (AS) Mary Mother of Prophet Isa (Jesus) (AS) Maryam (AS), the mother of Prophet Isa (AS) was a remarkable woman. She…

RUFAYDAH ALASLAMIYAH (RA) The medical doctor of the Companions of the Prophet (PBUH) ‘Rufaydah’s tent’ has become a title that is always…

HALIMAH ALSA‘DIYAH (RA) The Wet nurse’s mother of the Prophet (PBUH) In the pre-Islamic era, there was a custom of breastfeeding babies…

“The removal of God from human consciousness means the removal of meaning and purpose from human life.” ― Fazlur Rahman, Major Themes…

“Empirical” knowledge itself is of little benefit unless it awakens the inner perception of man as to his own situation, his potentialities,…

UTHMAN IBN AFFAN (RA) One of the ten companions who were promised Paradise. He centralized the administration of the caliphate and established…

UMAR BIN ALKHATTAB (RA) Umar (RA) went from being one of the strongest opponents of Islam to one of its staunchest believers….

Praise be to Allaah. Many ahaadeeth have been narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) which explain…

ABU BAKR ALSIDDIQ (RA) Companion of the Prophet (PBUH) Abu Bakr (RA) (b. 573–d. 634) was born in Mecca. Three years younger…

To get rid of shaytaan Jabir reports from Rasulullah :saw: that when a person says Bismillah and enters his home and then…

The following principles should be useful in establishing a childrearing method which is not too extreme. 1. Start early Although many parents believe…

“In Islam ,If we dont need recognition & praises ,we would move rapidly just like the noble companions of the Prophet.” –…

AMA BINT KHALID (RA) One of the first young Muslimahs to grow up in a non-Muslim environment. Ama bint Khalid’s love for…

Duahs from the Quran Allah praised those who ask for the affairs of both this life and the Hereafter. He said:  …

ARQAM B. ABI’LARQAM (RA) One of the first converts to Islam Arqam’s house next to the Safa Peak became a headquarters for…

A GOLDEN GUARANTEE   Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) has mentioned, “Whoever guarantees me (that he will safeguard and protect) that which is…

MUS’AB B. UMAYR (RA) Member of Mecca’s wealthiest and noblest family Mus’ab (RA) was raised in comfort and abundance. He was liked…

Mufti Ismail Menk “When you feel heartbroken and disappointed because things don’t seem to make sense, put your hands up and talk…

*HOW TO BE CONTENT WITH WHAT YOU HAVE*   It’s very easy to forget all the blessings that Allah Ta’ala has given…

UMM SALAMAH (RA) The Astute- Wife of the Prophet (PBUH) Umm Salamah (RA) married Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at the age of 29,…

Be content with little of this world Al-Hasan Al-Basri said: “Stay away from the busying aspects of life, and surely, life has…

Abu Hurayra (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that the messenger of Allah (peace and blessing be upon him) said while…

Abu Hurayra (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said while talking about…

ASMA BINT ABU BAKR (RA) Daughter of Abu Bakr (RA) Asma (RA) was a woman of great nobility, wisdom and patience. She…

My greatest counsel in life is the concept of taqdeer(decision of Allah).I simply submit to the will of Allah.I do not rely…

The Truth Testifier – Wife of the Prophet (PBUH) Aishah (RA) was the daughter of Abu Bakr (RA), one of Prophet Muhammad’s…

Imâm Al-Buwaytî – Allâh have mercy on him – reports:   I heard Al-Shâfi’î say, “A man does not become complete in…

What is happening to me? When we experience love and fulfillment in relationships, we feel secure in how we see ourselves and…

Allāh puts humans through trials to wake them up from their slumber, so that they may mend their ways. Shaykh Saleem Dhorat

FATIMAH BINT MUHAMMAD (RA) Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) daughter She was the youngest daughter of the Prophet (PBUH) and his favourite. She married…

Iman is not wishful thinking or outward appearance but a matter rooted in the heart and confirmed by action Al-Hassan Al-Basri