The Messenger of Allah ﷺ: The Man, The Message, The Mission

WHEN WE TRULY know him ﷺ, we cannot help but love him ﷺ. And when we love him ﷺ, the desire to be like himﷺ fills our hearts. لَّقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِى رَسُولِ ٱللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ“Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example—for whoever hopes in Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah often.” (Al-Ahzab 21) But … Continue reading The Messenger of Allah ﷺ: The Man, The Message, The Mission

The Story of Musa (as) and Marriage: Timeless Lessons

STORYTELLING REMAINS ONE of the most powerful ways to convey a concept or lesson. Interestingly, while the Qur’an provides many verses outlining the rules of marriage, it includes very few stories that demonstrate marriage through the lives of the Prophets. One notable exception, however, is found in the story of Musa (as), and it holds … Continue reading The Story of Musa (as) and Marriage: Timeless Lessons

Rising to the Challenge of Our Time: Lessons From a Shepherd Who Entered Jannah

HAVE YOU HEARD of the man who entered Paradise without ever praying a single rakat of salah? He was a Black Abyssinian slave, tending sheep for his master. One day, he noticed the people of Khaybar preparing for war. He asked those around him: “What are you intending to do?” They replied: “We are going … Continue reading Rising to the Challenge of Our Time: Lessons From a Shepherd Who Entered Jannah

Only a Dua Away: An Invitation Not to be Missed

HIDDEN AMONGST THE stern ayat of fasting in surah al-Baqarah, we find a most beautiful ayah. To enjoy its beauty, we need to understand the words used. وَإِذَا سَأَلَكَ عِبَادِي عَنِّي فَإِنِّي قَرِيبٌ ۖ أُجِيبُ دَعْوَةَ الدَّاعِ إِذَا دَعَانِ ۖ فَلْيَسْتَجِيبُوا لِي وَلْيُؤْمِنُوا بِي لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْشُدُونَ ‘And when My servants ask you, [O Muhammad], concerning … Continue reading Only a Dua Away: An Invitation Not to be Missed

Restoring Hudan Lin-Nas: Our Responsibility to the Qur’an

THERE IS ONLY one direct mention of Ramadhan in the Qur’an. شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ ٱلَّذِىٓ أُنزِلَ فِيهِ ٱلْقُرْءَانُ هُدًۭى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَـٰتٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْهُدَىٰ وَٱلْفُرْقَانِ It was in the month of Ramadhan that the Qur’an was revealed as guidance for mankind, clear messages giving guidance and distinguishing between right and wrong. (al-Baqarah 185) Ramadhan is the month … Continue reading Restoring Hudan Lin-Nas: Our Responsibility to the Qur’an