The Prophet sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam used to make a number of supplications related to good character. "O Allah, guide me to good character, none guides to good character but You..." [Muslim] "O Allah, I seek refuge in you from bad character, deeds and desires." [at-Tirmidhee] "O Allah, You perfectly created me, so perfect my character." [Ahmad] "O Allah, I seek refuge in you from disability and laziness; from cowardice and avarice; from decrepitude and harshness; from negligence and impoverishment, … [Read more...]
Friday Khutbah: The Family in Islam
February 8, 2008 By
By Abdul Bari Ath Thubayti (source: Radio Islam ) The God-fearing Muslim family is the heart of a healthy community. The piety of a family is dependant on the piety of individual members of the family, and the piety of a community is likewise dependant on the piety of the families who make up the community. Islam attaches great importance to the family, how it is established and how to keep it together. For the Muslim family to keep up it’s high position it maintains a state of love … [Read more...]
To my Muslim Sisters – A Letter from a Christian Woman
January 12, 2008 By
Between the Israeli assault on Lebanon and the Zionist “war on terror,†the Muslim world is now center stage in every American home. I see the carnage, death and destruction that have befallen Lebanon, but I also see something else: I see you. I can’t help but notice that almost every woman I see is carrying a baby or has children around her. I see that though they are dressed modestly, their beauty still shines through. But it’s not just outer beauty that I notice. I also … [Read more...]
Suhaib Webb on Muslim Unity
January 8, 2008 By
An inspiring summary of a lecture by Suhaib Webb.   Suhaib gives a clear & concise naasiha, no point in me summarising it. [wp_youtube]2o7d8e6Ovbs[/wp_youtube] View Suhaib's official site & web blog here & a brief overview of Suhaib on Wikipedia … [Read more...]
Friday Khutba: WORSHIP, ITS DEFINITION AND NULLIFIERS
January 4, 2008 By
WORSHIP, ITS DEFINITION AND NULLIFIERS by Sh Abdul Baaree Ath-Thubaytie (Imaam of Haram) Source: Radio Islam All praise is due to Allaah, who created mankind for the purpose of His worship. I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allaah. I equally testify that Mohammad is his servant and Messenger. May peace and blessings be upon the Prophet, his family and his companions. One of the Salaf (the righteous predecessors) said: “Indeed, Allaah has bestowed His favour … [Read more...]
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