Miscellaneous Articles
The Value of Humanity in Islām
Following atrocities committed in the name of Islām, such as those in Paris, once again misconceptions regarding Islām and Muslims make the headlines and infuse tensions in our society. I believe all of us are duty-bound to contribute to efforts that clear these misconceptions and misunderstandings and share the true nature of this beautiful religion.
The Value of Life
In light of Islām's...
What to do After a Person's Demise
Once the person has breathed their last, do the following:
1. Make du‘ā for them. Rasūlullāh s said,
When you visit the sick or deceased, speak good words; for indeed, the angels say āmīn to what you say. (Muslim)
The above-mentioned Ḥadīth demands that we supplicate for the deceased, as doing so is speaking good of them.
It was also the practice of our beloved Nabī s to make du‘ā for the...
Solar Eclipse
by Hadhrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh
Sayyidah 'Ā'ishah radhiyallāhu 'anhā relates: "The sun eclipsed during the time of Rasulullāh sallallāhu 'alayhi wasallam... The Prophet sallallāhu 'alayhi wasallam said, 'The sun and the moon are signs from the signs of Allāh; they do not eclipse because of anyone's death or life.'" (Al-Bukhārī)
Sayyidunā Abū Bakrah radhiyallāhu 'anhu...
The Path to Success
In order to succeed and progress in any objective, we need to adhere to certain principles and adorn ourselves with certain qualities. In order to understand them we need to study the lives of those who have already achieved success and have reached the peak of accomplishment and triumph.
The most successful group of this Ummah are the Sahābah, then the Tābi'ūn, then the Taba'-At-Tābi'īn...
