The Prophet Muhammed (saw).
Author: Abu Haamid al-Ghazaali
Introduction
A number of the good qualities of his character which have been compiled by some of the scholars from the reports. Then he said: He was the most forbearing of people, the most courageous of people, the most just of people, the most chaste of people....
The Greatness Of Allah.
Author: Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah
Introduction
He governs the affairs of the various kingdoms and He commands and forbids, creates, sustains, gives death, gives life, gives power, strips power (to and from whom He wills) and alternates the night and day...
Seeking the Inner Muslim.
Author: Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick
Introduction
And whoever keeps his duty to Allah, Allah will make a way out for him and provide for him from where he knows not. And whoever depends on Allah, Allah is sufficient for him. Surely Allah will achieve His purpose. He has made a limit for all things. (65:3)
The Life Of This World Is Fleeting Enjoyment.
Author: Ibn Katheer
Introduction
Allah the Exalted degrades the significance of this life and belittles it by saying, "that the life of this world is only play and amusement, pomp and mutual boasting among you, and rivalry in respect of wealth and children."
How A Pearl Develops: A Khutbah For Muslim Women.
Author: Muhammad Alshareef
Introduction
And Allah has set forth an example for those who believe: the wife of Fir'own [Pharaoh] when she said, "My Lord, Build for me a home with You in Paradise, and save me from Fir'own and his deeds, and save me from the transgressive [disbelieving people] (At-Tahreem 66/11).
The Art Of Listening.
Author: Sheikh Abdul Fattah Abu Ghudda
Introduction
If a person starts telling you, whether in private or public, something that you already knew very well, you should pretend as if you do not know it. Do not rush to reveal your knowledge or to interfere with the speech
Inviting towards Allaah and the qualities of the caller.
Author: Shaikh Abdul-Aziz Bin Baz
Introduction
“And there may spring from you a nation who invite to goodness, and enjoin right conduct and forbid indecency. Such are those who are successful.” (3 . 104)
What Is The Qur'aan?
Author: Adapted From Usool al-Deen al-Islami.
Introduction
The Qur’aan is the word of the Lord of the Worlds, which Allaah revealed to His Messenger Muhammad (saw), to bring mankind forth from darkness into light.
Replying to the Salaam
Introduction
Allaah says: “When you are greeted with a greeting, greet in return with what is better than it, or (at least) return it equally. Certainly Allaah is Ever a Careful Account Taker of all things. ” [An Nisaa’5:86].
Pleasant Companionship
Author: Shaykh Ali Hasan al Halabee
Introduction
Those people who you sit with and make your friends are inevitably going to fall into one of two categories. Either they are going to be good individuals - who guide and encourage you towards what is good, and help you to accomplish that which Allaah has ordered, or they are going to be bad - encouraging you to do what is pleasing to Shaytaan, that which misleads you and leads you to the Hell-Fire.
The Heart is the Home of Imaan
Introduction
Woe to those whose hearts are hardened against the remembrance of Allaah. [Az-Zumar 39:22]
The Tongue
Introduction
The Messenger of Allaah (saw) said, “The son of Adam (as) wakes up, and the whole body makes takfeer (ie warns of error) upon his tongue saying “Fear Allaah concerning us, for indeed we are upon you, so if you are upright, then we will be upright and if you are corrupt, then we will be corrupt” [Tirmidhee, Riyadh-us-Saliheen
Kinship
Introduction
Before Allaah sent us to the earth, He (swt) decided who our relatives would be. Therefore we must honour and maintain these relationships that Allaah (swt) has established. Unfortunately we find that many Muslims cannot be bothered to keep ties with their kin. They find it burdensome to help their relatives and do not make the time to visit them.
Sabr and Shukr
Introduction
Throughout our lives, we are either experiencing some good, in which case we must thank Allaah for the blessing, or a bad thing is happening to us, something we dislike - and here we must be patient. In both situations, our affairs are good for us as we earn the pleasure of Allaah (swt). Either way is a win win situation, the true Muslim never loses
Friends
Introduction
Much of our lives are spent interacting with others. For Muslims who live in a society where they are clearly a minority, the issue of choosing right companions is essential for preserving their deen. Befriending righteous and virtuous Muslims is an essential means for staying on the Straight Path. The Prophet (saw) said, ‘A person is likely to follow the faith of his friend, so look whom you befriend.’ [Abu Dawood and at-Tirmidhee]
Brotherhood
Introduction
Sadly, today we find many Muslims unable to tolerate each another and to gain grounds of mutual understanding forgiveness and co-operation. Throughout this country we hear stories of Muslims harbouring hatred towards each other, even amongst those who claim to be on the way of the Pious Predecessors. Since when did the Pious Predecessors ever show the enmity towards one another that we find today. Some Muslims even go to the extent of harming other Muslims both with their tongues and actions. “The examples of believers in their mutual love and mercy is like the example of a body, if one part of the body feels pain, then all the body suffers in sleeplessness and fever” [Muslim]
Hellfire - A Reminder
Introduction
Indeed we are told about the inheritors of the Fire and about the Hell Fire itself in vast detail in the Qur’aan and the sunnah. HellFire itself is stated over 200 times in the Qur’aan. Why then do we forget so quickly about this evil and terrifying abode? Then guard yourselves against the Fire prepared for the disbelievers whose fuel is of men and stones. [Baqarah]
Rely Upon Allaah
Introduction
A Muslim should do his best never to rely upon others but to work for himself. He should know that it is only Allah alone who is able to satisfy his needs.
Beware of The Cursed One
Introduction
It is part of one’s nature to love laziness and dreams but then Iblees comes and builds upon that. This makes it difficult to struggle against him in that matter. But the one who is alert knows that he is in the middle of a battle. He knows that his enemy does not rest. And if it seems that he is resting, it is actually just part of his strategy