SOMEONE ONCE TOLD me that if you are going to ask Allah for your rizq, then don’t ask for little. Ask for immense wealth, so much that you never have to worry about money again. After all, Allah is ar-Razzaq, the Provider, and He gives without limit. To support this idea, he quoted the words … Continue reading Overcoming the Scarcity Mentality and Fear of Missing Out with Dua
MANY MUSLIMS LIVING in the West look to non-Muslims and their movements to end the genocide that we are witnessing in Gaza. Certainly, the activity and weekly protests, vigils, sit-ins etc, in major cities worldwide by millions of non-Muslims show that there are good people still, despite the stance of the ruling classes. But what … Continue reading Lessons from the Seerah: Gaza, the Call for Justice and the Role of Non-Muslims.
The Messenger ﷺ said: كُلُّ بَنِي آدَمَ خَطَّاءٌ, وَخَيْرُ اَلْخَطَّائِينَ اَلتَّوَّابُونَ All of the children of Adam are sinners, and the best sinners are those who repent. Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2499 A reminder that just as I will sin, so will others. But what differentiates the sinners is what they do after, ie repent. May Allah … Continue reading Reminders for Heart and Mind: Repentance
DO YOU FEEL the pressure to buy things you don’t need, with money you don’t have, to please people you don’t like? Things we don’t need Whether it’s the latest gadget, clothes or accessories, have you noticed how we’re always told it’s so last year? It is not good enough, even though it perfectly meets … Continue reading Breaking Free from Consumerism: A Spiritual Perspective
I FIND MYSELF revisiting the life of Isa (as) and his mother Maryam (as) around this time of year. Their stories have many lessons for us today. Take these two ayat. The Qur’an describes how Maryam (as) was visited by Jibrael (as), in human form. فَٱتَّخَذَتْ مِن دُونِهِمْ حِجَابًا فَأَرْسَلْنَآ إِلَيْهَا رُوحَنَا فَتَمَثَّلَ لَهَا بَشَرًا … Continue reading Maryam (as) and a #MeToo Reflection
MAY ALLAH ACCEPT Khaled ‘Soul of my Soul’ Nabhan among the Shuhada and reunite him with his beloved grandchildren in the highest place of Jannah His serene and heartfelt reaction to the murder of his granddaughter Reem and grandson Tariq by the Israilis touched millions worldwide. He traveled through Gaza comforting others who had lost … Continue reading Islam’s Dignity in Times of Oppression: Khaled Nabhan’s Legacy
ON THE 16TH of December 1971, one of the bloodiest civil wars of the 20th century, the Bangladesh Liberation War between East and West Pakistan came to an end. Many of that generation argue that it was a necessary war to be free of the injustice of the West Pakistan regime. They cite issues such … Continue reading Reflecting on Bangladesh’s Liberation, Past and Present
WINTER IS HERE. It can be dreary and depressing in Northern countries and at times overwhelming. So here is something to think about to change our perspectives and give us some hope and inspiration. Imam al-Hasan al-Basri (may Allah have mercy on him) said: ‘The best season to a believer is the winter. Its nights … Continue reading Winter is the Best Time for the Believer
TO BEGIN, A reminder of what living for Islam means. To strive in the cause of Allah and this Deen. Continue reading My Life and My Death Are for Allah
Living For Islam 