Spending to Succeed
Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said:
Sadaqah does not decrease wealth. (Muslim)
We learn from this Hadīth that no one will ever suffer financial loss due to spending in the Path of...
My Operation: Lessons and Reflections
Being Positive
I had been undergoing medical diagnoses for some time, ever since an anomaly had been found in some test results, and after much deliberation it was decided that I needed to have...
Hajj – a Lesson in Submission
On 6th Dhul Hijjah after the Jumu'ah Salāh, we arrived at Dhul Hulayfah, outside Madīnah, and made preparations to enter into ihrām. Dhul Hulayfah was chosen because it was where Rasūlullāh...
Spiritual Illnesses
by Hadhrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh
A human has two aspects to his life: physical and spiritual. The physical aspect is related to the body and the spiritual aspect is related...
Love and Reverence for the Prophet sallallāhu 'alayhi wasallam
by Hadhrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh
Whenever the blessed name of our beloved Prophet sallallāhu 'alayhi wasallam is mentioned, the one who is fortunate to utter this name and...
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...
Attending a Janāzah
The journey to the Hereafter is one which almost every person fears, yet we fail to show any concern for our dear and near ones from the time of their demise to after burial. Our condition at such...
Using Social Media and Technology Responsibly
A key feature of the era we live in is the rapid development of technology and the continuous impact this has on our lives, both in terms of the way we live and how we spend our time. As Muslims...
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...
What to Do in the Final Moments
The transition of the soul from the temporary realm of this world to the everlasting realm of the Hereafter is called death. It is the most critical stage of a human’s existence, and marks the...
The Significance of Sha'bān
The Significance of Sha'bān
Sha'bān, the eighth Islamic month is second only to Ramadān in virtue, blessings and greatness. It is due to this virtue and greatness that the Prophet sallallāhu...
Live a Life of Taqwā
In the Glorious Qur’ān, Allāh ta‘ālā time and again instructs the believers to live a life of taqwā:
O you who believe! Fear (disobedience to) Allāh as He (i.e. disobeying Him) should be feared...