On the manners to be observed before the meal The first [rule of conduct]: that the food be lawful both in itself and in the means by which it was acquired; that it shall be in accordance with the Sunnah 1 and with piety. It should not have been gained through anything contrary to canonical […]
What are the things that make faith decrease?
The things that make faith decrease are as follows: 1. Ignorance of the names and attributes of Allaah makes a decrease in faith inevitable, because if a man is lacking in knowledge of the names and attributes of Allaah, he will be lacking in faith. 2. Neglecting to think about the signs of Allaah in […]
Gather Blessings in the Mosques.
There are seven whom God will shade in His shade on the day on which there is no shade except His shade; a just imam, a youth who grows up worshipping God, a man whose heart is attached to the mosque when he leaves it until he returns to it, two who love each other […]
Natasa, Ex-Catholic, Slovakia.
I converted to Islam two months ago and did not think it important to share my story, but in the past few days, I realized that I myself benefitted from other new Muslims’ stories, so why not let someone benefit from my journey to Islam? Inshallah (God-Willing) someone will read it and come to the […]
Saumya, Ex-Hindu, India.
When the truth is revealed to you and you stand face to face with it, how long can you refuse to accept it? How long would you run away denying it? There comes a point in your life when you have to break free from all the chains that hold you back from answering the […]
The Greatest Verse of the Quran.
“God: there is no true God but Him. The Ever-Living, the Eternal Master of all. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. His is all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth. Who is there that can intercede with Him, except by His permission? He knows all that lies open before them […]
The example of those who go early to Friday Salah.
The Hadith exhorts people to go early to Salah because it draws a person to his Lord, may He be Glorified and Exalted. Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: «The similitude of a person who goes early to Friday Salah is like […]
This Worldly Life versus the Best Return.
In verse 15, God reminds us of the worth of this life as compared to the Hereafter. This life may have many wonderful things however what is waiting for those who are pious and remember Him is like nothing one can ever imagine. 3:15 Say, “Shall I inform you of something better than that? For […]
Inevitability of the Hereafter.
79:34 But when there comes the greatest Overwhelming Calamity – 79:35 The Day when man will remember that for which he strove, 79:36 And Hellfire will be exposed for [all] those who see – 79:37 So as for he who transgressed 79:38 And preferred the life of the world, 79:39 Then indeed, Hellfire will be […]
Piety and Wickedness.
“O Mankind! Partake of what is lawful and good on earth, and follow not Satan’s footsteps: for, verily, he is your open foe and bids you only to do evil, to commit deeds of immorality, and to attribute unto God what you do not know.” (Quran 2:168-169) God addresses all of humanity, the faithful and […]