Islam stands on five basic Pillars. After affirming to the Tawheed (oneness of God), Salah (i.e. Namaz) holds the second place among the Five Pillars. “There can be no Islam in a person who doesn’t perform salah.” -Umar bin Al Khattab (RA) It is extremely sad that today Muslims have trivialized the concept of Salah, …
The term ‘hijabi’ draws a line between a Muslim girl who doesn’t wear hijab and a Muslim girl who does. Why should there be categorization when we are all Muslim sisters? This didn’t really mean much to me until some days after I started to wear the hijab, someone said to me “oh Khadija, you’re …
”Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was sent down as a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights (the new moon of) the month , let him fast it ; and whoever is ill or on journey – then an equal number of other days. Allah …
The Blessed of month of Ramadan is round the corner. It is in this month that the greatest miracle on the face of Earth was revealed i.e. Holy Quran. As the month is fast approaching I would like to share some of the Etiquettes of this month and will also try to enlighten us with …
Ramadan- The Month of Islamic Rejuvenation and Self Improvement Read More »
The saying of the Messenger of Allah (SalAllahu Alayhi Wasallam), “Safeguard Allah and He will safeguard you,” means to safeguard the limits of Allah, His rights, His commands and His prohibitions.
And I was easily doing a French lesson every day before I started focusing on getting up early and becoming a morning person
Shame upon those men who oppress their wives. Giving preference to your friends over your wife is oppression. Screaming and yelling at your wife is oppression. Coming home late each night or coming to bed late each night without a valid excuse is oppression. Wasting time on the internet or phone, television or games whilst your wife …
Be a supportive friend. Be an encouraging counselor. Be a shoulder to cry and lean on. Your awesome love for Islam and “Muslimness” will be communicated simply through your actions of being there for others in an uplifting, genuine way. If applicable, when someone is ready, that person will ask you about Islam and seek your help in becoming the best Muslim they can be, God willing. Or perhaps they’ll be more open to listening to your sincere, gentle advice on something you’re truly concerned about because of your love for them.
On one hand I think that making a list of things to do gives me a better perspective on the availability of time and the need to complete my targets for the day; But on the other hand it is also a source of guilt when I see that I do not always go along …
What calls for sabr? Situations when we’re hopeless and sad about some calamity, failure, shock, loss of someone or something, uncertainty, emotional or mental weakness, or similar distress. The Messenger of Allaah sal-Allaahu alaihi wasallam said, “Allaah Tabaaraka wa Ta’alaa says: O son of Adam! If you remained patient restraining yourself and expecting my reward …
Sabr! Surely, Allah is with those who are patient. 2:153 Read More »
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