In the turbulent journey of life, there come moments when the weight of the world seems too heavy to bear. This time is called the time of distress and moment of trial. Times of distress, anxiety, depression and hardship test us and sometimes shake the foundation of our faith. This is the best time to learn the duas for distress. This is when we get to know the true believers, and it’s during these challenging times that we often find ourselves searching for comfort from hardship, ease from distress, anxiety and depression, and a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness.…
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The continuation of the story of Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon him), also known as Abraham in the Judeo-Christian tradition, is a captivating tale of faith, sacrifice, and divine guidance. As one of the most esteemed prophets in Islam, his life serves as a beacon of inspiration for believers around the world. Let’s delve into the fascinating narrative of Prophet Ibrahim and glean valuable lessons from his extraordinary journey. Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham, Peace be upon him) confronted the Idolaters, the Second Time Almighty Allah revealed: “Recite to them the story of Abraham. When he said to his father and…
Hadith on Changing Evil: Reference (English): Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever among you sees evil, let him change it with his hand. If he cannot do so, then with his tongue. If he cannot do so, then with his heart, which is the weakest level of faith.” Sahih Muslim 49 Hadith on Changing Evil: Reference (Arabic): عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيّ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مَنْ رَأَى مِنْكُمْ مُنْكَرًا فَلْيُغَيِّرْهُ بِيَدِهِ فَإِنْ لَمْ يَسْتَطِعْ فَبِلِسَانِهِ فَإِنْ لَمْ يَسْتَطِعْ فَبِقَلْبِهِ وَذَلِكَ أَضْعَفُ الْإِيمَانِ 49 صحيح مسلم…
The story of Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon him), also known as Abraham in the Judeo-Christian tradition, is a captivating tale of faith, sacrifice, and divine guidance. As one of the most esteemed prophets in Islam, his life serves as a beacon of inspiration for believers around the world. Let’s delve into the fascinating narrative of Prophet Ibrahim and glean valuable lessons from his extraordinary journey. Introduction To The Early Life Of Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon him) Prophet Ibrahim was born into a society steeped in idolatry and ignorance. The head of the family was not even an…
Friday is among best days. For this reason, Allah particularly guided this Nation to it and sanctioned their gathering to be on this day. Friday prayer is like a jewel gleaming midst fabric— a day that resonates with unique spiritual aura, beckoning believers to gather in congregation and bow before Almighty! The Virtue of Friday Prayer: Understanding Its Sacred Status But what makes Friday prayer so virtuous? It’s more than fulfilling religious duty; it’s about rejuvenating the soul, strengthening bonds of brotherhood, and seeking divine blessings. When believers gather on Friday, they get together, know each other, bond together,…
Hadith on Friday Prayer Reference (English): Salman al-Farisi reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No one takes a bath on Friday, purifies himself as much as he can, uses oil or perfume in his house, then proceeds for Friday Prayer and does not separate two persons sitting together, then prays as much as is written for him and remains silent while the leader is delivering the sermon, except that his sins between this Friday and the previous will be forgiven.” Sahih al-Bukhari 843 Hadith on Friday Prayer Reference (Arabic): عَنْ سَلْمَانَ الْفَارِسِيِّ قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ…
Question: A Muslim brother wrote a letter mentioning that one of his colleagues has some doubts; he acknowledges that Allah (Glorified be He) is the Creator of the heavens, earth, ‘Arsh (Allah’s Throne), Kursy (Allah’s Chair) and everything. However, he wonders who created Allah. Answer: As for the question about who created Allah, such a question should not be asked by a Muslim. A Muslim should be satisfied with the knowledge that the Sahabah (Companions of the Prophet) found to be sufficient, for they never asked such a question although they were the most knowledgeable of all people. “Who created…
Hadith on Doubts from Satan: Devil will come with doubts, seek refuge in Allah – Reference (English) Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Satan will come to one of you and he will say, ‘Who created this and that?’ until he says to him, ‘Who created your Lord?’ When it comes to this, let him seek refuge in Allah and stop such thoughts.” Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 3276, Sahih Muslim 134 Hadith on Doubts from Satan: Devil will come with doubts, seek refuge in Allah – Reference (Arabic) عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ…
All praise is due to Allah, the One who will gather all people on the day about which there is no doubt (last day of resurrection). Allah is certainly able to do all things and has complete knowledge of even the most minute of details. May Allah grant abundant commendations and protections to His Messenger Prophet Muhammad, as well as to all of the Messenger’s family and his companions. Importance of having correct beliefs about the last day of resurrection in Islam Dear Ummah of Islam, having correct beliefs about the last day of resurrection is one of the most…
Hadith on Resurrection (Al Qiyam): People resurrected barefoot, naked, uncircumcised – Reference (English) Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The people will be assembled barefoot, naked, and uncircumcised.” I said, “O Messenger of Allah, will the men and women look at each other?” The Prophet said, “The matter will be too serious for them to notice.” In another narration, the Prophet recited the verse, “As We began creation, so shall We repeat it, a promise binding upon Us. Surely, We will do it.” (21:104) Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6075, Sahih Muslim 5107 Hadith on…