By Shaykh Sulaiman Moola On a very recent trip to the Myanmar border, to provide basic aid to the Rohingyan refugees, I witnessed a sight which left me emotional, yet envious. After having spent a long day in the “Thinkaali Camp”, distributing the much needed aid to thousands of Rohingyans, we were returning back to…
By Shaykh Yusuf Badat Marriage is an important component of human life. In each of the stages of human growth (infancy, childhood, teenage period, adulthood and the final stage of old age), there are numerous privileges, challenges and responsibilities. When one passes through these phases of life, understanding and fulfilling rights and responsibilities, one is bound to…
By Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt 1. What is Muḥarram? Muḥarram is the 1st month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It commences the new year. 2. What is the meaning of Muḥarram? Muḥarram means “forbidden” or “sacred”. violating its sanctity is forbidden due to the month being sacred. Conflicts are especially forbidden during this sacred period. (Qur’ān…
By Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Mourning refers to feeling or expressing grief and sorrow upon a loss or difficult situation and adapting to it. Both the term and act of ‘mourning’ is most common when sadness is displayed upon the death of someone. As humans, we all face adversity, loss and death of loved ones. It…
By Shaykh Omar Subedar Living in the perfect world is everyone’s dream. Each one of us aspires to live a prosperous life in a problem free world, however when reality hits us and we realize that such aspirations are nothing but mere dreams. We resort to an array of actions ranging from disparity to constant…
By Shaykh Sulaiman Moola We live in a world rocked by political turbulence and plagued by the greed for power. The Messenger (peace and blessings upon him) has said, مَا ذِئْبَانِ جَائِعَانِ أُرْسِلَا فِي غَنَمٍ بِأَفْسَدَ لَهَا مِنْ حِرْصِ الْمَرْءِ عَلَى الْمَالِ وَالشَّرَفِ لِدِينِهِ “Two hungry wolves sent in the midst of a flock of…
By Shaykh Sulaiman Moola A disciple once asked his mentor for a simple piece of advise, which will safeguard him against arrogance during prosperity and protect him from despondency during adversity. The answer was most amazing, “Just reflect on the following thought” whispered the mentor, “This moment will surely pass”. How profound and true! If…
By Shaykh Sulaiman Moola The Messenger (peace and blessings upon him) said, “None of you should die but that they have good thoughts about Almighty Allāh.” (Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim) لا يَمُوتَنَّ أَحَدُكُمْ إِلا وَهُوَ يُحْسِنُ الظَّنَّ بِاللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ The devil often plays tricks with our minds during difficulty and adversity, leading one to question the…
By Shaykh Omar Subedar Ibrähëm عليه السلام, the father of Islam [Islam is] the religion of your father, Ibrähëm [22:78] Childhood Centuries ago, when the center of civilization was based in Iraq, the world had slipped into an ocean of darkness. Humanity had become ignorant of their true creator and had taken up the worship…
By Imām Al Shāfi’īe (may Allāh have mercy on him) Translated by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood بقدرِ الكدِّ تكتسبُ المعالي Heights of success are attained, in accordance to one’s efforts ومن طلب العلا سهر الليالي Whoever seeks to succeed should burn the midnight oil ومن رام العلا من غير كد One who desires success without efforts…