ONE OF THE blessings of visiting Bangladesh is the opportunity to reconnect with family, especially the elders. While many of my relatives have moved abroad, a few still live in Dhaka, and a few remain in our village homes. This trip was long overdue. It had been seven years since I last saw the relatives in the … Continue reading In the Company of the Elders: Reflections on Life, Death, and Du’a
WITH DECLINING BIRTH rates and ageing populations, Western societies are becoming increasingly dependent on shrinking workforces and all the issues that arise from that. But Bangladesh is blessed with a different reality. Our population of 175 million includes a powerful asset: a young, energetic, and growing generation, with half of the population under 27 years … Continue reading A Nation of Potential Held Hostage by Corruption
ON THE DAY of Al-Ahzab, the Messenger ﷺ instructed the sahabah: “None of you should offer the ‘Asr prayer except at Banu Qurayza’s place.” As the time for ‘Asr approached, some companions found themselves on the way. They differed in how to interpret the Prophet’s ﷺ words. One group said, “We will not pray until … Continue reading If the Messenger ﷺ saw Gaza Today, What Would He Do?
THERE IS A growing body of research showing that spending time in nature has a significant positive impact on mental health. This became especially evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many city dwellers — confined to their homes — experienced heightened levels of stress, anxiety, and emotional fatigue. Interestingly, newer studies suggest that it’s not … Continue reading Nature, Reflection and Iman
HAVE YOU EVER thought about why Allah included so many battles and events in His Book? From Badr and Uhud to Ahzab, Banu Nadir, Khaybar, the Conquest of Makkah, Hunayn, and Tabuk—these events are not just history; they offer important lessons that remain relevant today. Why? Life is filled with tests and tribulations. And until … Continue reading Defeat Is Not the End: Lessons from Uhud to Gaza
A YOUNG MAN came to my clinic this week with a surprising request: he wanted a vasectomy. He wasn’t married. He didn’t have children. He was just 20 years old. His reason? His partner couldn’t tolerate hormonal contraception, and barrier methods felt unreliable. So he decided that the “sensible” thing was to be sterilised. I … Continue reading The 20-Year-Old Who Wanted a Vasectomy: And What It Says About Society
A READER RECENTLY asked me if I could recommend any reading material on the seerah of the Messenger ﷺ for his 8-year-old son. I told him I didn’t have a specific recommendation for that age group. Instead, I shared what I believe is the most powerful way to convey the seerah—not through reading a book, … Continue reading Tell It From the Heart: Teaching the Seerah to Our Children
TODAY, THE DAY of Ashura marks a monumental moment in human history — the day Allah granted victory to Musa (as) over Pharaoh, putting an end to one of the greatest tyrants the world has ever known. But what made Musa (as) worthy of that victory? What traits did he possess that we can learn … Continue reading Ashura and the Legacy of Musa (as): Responsibility, Courage, and Action
“FOR FASTING THE day of ʿAshura, I hope that Allah will accept it as expiation for the year that came before,” said our beloved Prophet ﷺ (Ibn Majah) As the sacred day of ʿAshura draws near, many of us prepare to fast on the 9th (Tasu’a) and 10th of Muharram, seeking the immense reward of having … Continue reading ‘Ashura: Not Just a Fast
THE PEOPLE OF this world are like passengers on a ship journeying across the sea. During their voyage, the ship halts at a beautiful island. The captain announces that they may go ashore for a short time but warns them not to linger too long. The passengers disembark and wander in various directions. The wisest … Continue reading Left Behind on the Island: The Danger of Worldly Distraction
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