In the Name of Allah, we invoke peace and blessings upon His Messenger. Going back and thinking of the emotions felt over the last 25 days, one word which found a constant presence in our hearts was ‘helpless’ – the reality that we were helpless, and that we were silently witnessing a helpless people – our helpless people – trapped as Israeli killers patiently bombed them to bits while seated comfortably in the cockpits of American F-16s, as if to fulfill former … [Read more...]
10 tips to be a Successfull Husband
March 7, 2008 By
Alot of these are pretty general knowledge and sound somewhat obvious and mundane. However, many a time we get so caught up in the daily grind of work & chores, we sometimes forget about the essence of marriage, Love. Many non muslims have this habit of accusing Muslim men of oppressing women, one has to simply read our hadith & lifestyle of our Prophet Mohammed (Pbuh) to realise how high we raise our women! 1. Dress up well for one's wife: Dress up for your wife, look clean and smell … [Read more...]
Mohammed (Pbuh)’s Physical Description
February 29, 2008 By
Amid the whole Danish cartoon debacle, I figure this post would give a more accurate description of our beloved Prophet. No pictures or absurd caricatures, just a few authentic hadith. ChillYoIslamYo rounded up some good hadith regarding this topic. His companions described the beauty of the Prophet (s) in these terms: “The Prophet (s) had a most handsome constitution. Some gave the smile of his beauty to that of the full moon,His nose was thin, His face was smooth,His beard was thick,His … [Read more...]
Perfecting Character
February 15, 2008 By
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...]
Do you know who is Poor?
February 7, 2008 By
Narrated Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (Radhi Allaho anho):The Prophet Muhammad Sall Allahu alayhi wa sallam asked, "Do you know who is the poor person?" The listeners (the Companions of the Holy Prophet) replied: "O Messenger of Allah, the poor amongst us is the one who does not have any money or property." The Prophet Muhammad Sall Allahu alayhi wa sallam replied: "The poor in my ummah (nation) is the person who will come on the Day of Resurrection backed with prayers, fasting, zakat (obligatory … [Read more...]
The Hadith Jibril – The Foundation of Prophetic Guidance
January 20, 2008 By
This was discussed in an online course at SunniPath.com. This is the 2nd Hadith in the acclaimed Forty Ahaadith by An-Nawawi.  If one ever needs a Hadith to encompass our core Islamic beliefs, tenants & faith. This would be it. `Umar ibn Khattab (Allah be well pleased with him) said: "As we were sitting one day before the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), a man suddenly appeared. He wore pure white clothes and his hair was dark black-yet there were no signs … [Read more...]
Remaining Silent
January 17, 2008 By
Once, a person was verbally abusing Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) while the Prophet (peace be upon him) was curiously watching with a smile. After taking much abuse quietly, Abu Bakr responded to a few of his comments. At this, the Prophet exhibited his disapproval, got up and left. Abu Bakr caught up with the Prophet and wondered, 'O Messenger of Allaah, he was abusing me and you remained sitting. When I responded to him, you disapproved and got up.' The Messenger of Allaah responded, 'There … [Read more...]
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