This is a short 5 minute audio clip from ProductiveMuslim.com giving some tips on being focused and improving your productivity for this world and the next. … [Read more...]
Friends & Friendships – a short story
August 2, 2009 By
There was a youngster – like one of today’s youngsters – who had become friendly with another youth. The youngster’s elderly father noticed his coming home late at nights and enquired, “One night, two nights, three nights, and now every night you are coming home very late. What is your story?†The youngster replied, “I go to visit a friend of mine. Sitting and talking with him, it tends to get a bit late.†The father said, “Really? Oho! There … [Read more...]
The Backbone that Never Breaks
July 2, 2009 By
{“And from the people is he who worships Allah as if he were on an edge. If good befalls him, he is content with it. And if a trial befalls him, he turns back on his face. He loses both this world and the Hereafter. That is the clear loss.â€} [al-Hajj; 11] Commenting on this verse, Ibn Kathir said in ‘Tafsir al-Qur’an al-’Adhim’ (3/279): “This means that he enters the religion on an edge. So, if he finds what he likes, he sticks with it. Otherwise, … [Read more...]
An Evil End Due to Persistence in Sins
May 2, 2009 By
this short article comes from An Noor Arif Billah, Hazrat Maulana Shah Hakim Muhammad Akhtar Saheb (hafizahullah) Shaytan misleads many people into indulgence in sins by making them think, “Enjoy yourself while you’re still young! Then make taubah later….You’ve got plenty of time!†Those who have this dreadful misconception should read the following story and take heed. Hazratwala (daamat barakaatuhum) says: “One horrible consequence of persisting in sins which … [Read more...]
Happiness and Contentment
April 30, 2009 By
This gem comes from An Noor “Happiness and contentment in life is not based on wealth, but on the joy of oneself and the soul (spiritual self). Spiritual happiness is based on the relationship with the Deen and Allah Ta’aala. Thus, a person who has Deen but little material possessions has a pleasant life. On the other hand, without Deen the Dunya (material possessions) also becomes unpleasant. If a person possessing wealth is seen to be in happiness then it is either because of the portion … [Read more...]
Islam & The Concept of Friendship
April 23, 2009 By
Humans have always been social creatures and in need of friends and companions. Much of our lives is spent in interaction with others. For us Muslims who are living in a society where we are clearly a minority, the issue of choosing right companions is essential for preserving our Deen. Befriending righteous and virtuous Muslims is an essential means for staying on the Straight Path. Strong individuals, on the other hand, are the core of a strong community, something that Muslims should always strive … [Read more...]
Developing a habit of Reading
April 4, 2009 By
This comes from ProductiveMuslim As Muslims, we cannot underestimate the importance of reading, especially when the first word revealed to our Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) was "Read!". But whenever the topic of reading comes up, even though we recognise its importance, we always bombard ourselves with reminders of how busy we are, or we think that reading is a waste of time compared to our other chores we have to do during the day. I was reminded about the importance of reading recently in … [Read more...]
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