Inspiration
By Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Our beloved Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ has stated in a narration: سَدِّدوا وقارِبوا واعلموا أنه لن يُدخِلَ أحدَكم عملُه الجنَّةَ وأنَّ أحبَّ الأعمالِ إلى الله أدومُها وإن قَلَّ “Be balanced in your worship. Understand that nobody will enter paradise by means of their actions. The most beloved actions to Allāh are those…
By Shaykh Sulaiman Moola The journey of knowledge, for the seeker, is endless. The intellectual giant, Imam Shāfi’īe (may Allāh have mercy upon him) has said, تَعَلَّمْ فَلَيْسَ الْمَرْءُ يُوْلَدُ عَالِماً وَلَيْسَ أَخُوْ عِلْمٍ كَمَنْ هُوَ جَاهِلُ “Acquire knowledge, for verily no human is born learned and surely the educated and uneducated cannot be equal.”…
by Sarosh Mohna Zaidi In the name of Allah, The Most Merciful Whose grace is ever so more bountiful The writer of His greatness no quill could be Even if all trees were pen and ink, the sea All praises be to Allah, the only Great The only Entity that is worthy to…
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 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 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…