A man once asked Imam Ahmad, ‘I sometimes find myself in a gathering where the Sunnah is mentioned, but no-one apart from me has more knowledge of it. Shall I speak up and say something?’ Imam Ahmad then said, ‘State what the Sunnah is, but do not argue over it.’ The man then repeated his statement and so Imam Ahmad said, ‘I only see you to be an argumentative man!’ And this is what Malik (rahimahullah) meant in his saying (after informing people of the Sunnah), ‘And if they don’t … [Read more...]
Ways to give Sadaqah
April 15, 2011 By
Bismillah The following is a compilation of narrations from the Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) highlighting different ways we can give sadaqah (charity) with commentary from Riyad as-Saliheen. Importance of Giving Sadaqah Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “Giving in charity is an obligation upon every Muslim. It was said (to him): “What about one who does not find (the means) to do so?” He said, “Let … [Read more...]
Ten Comments You Will Hear Before Pursuing Your Deen
March 21, 2011 By
For anyone who ever thought of growing a full fist-length beard, observing proper hijab and/or niqab, or dressing in an Islamic manner but have not been able to do so, this is a must read for you. Insha Allah, it may serve to be a source of inspiration for those who wish to pursue Islamic education. But most importantly, it serves to be a reminder for me and Insha Allah, a means of earning Allah’s pleasure by getting people to practice the Deen in its entirety. … [Read more...]
Understanding Nasihah
January 19, 2011 By
I always used to think that nasihah literally meant to give advice because that’s how many of us use the term. Apparently, I was wrong: Abu Raqiyyah Tamin bin Aws ad-Dari radi Allahu `anhu, may Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet s.a.w. said: “[Islam] is an-nasihah.” We said, “To whom?” He said, “To Allah, to His book, to His messenger, the leaders of the Muslims and to the general populous of the Muslims” (Muslim). Upon reading this hadith (saying … [Read more...]
7 Daily Spiritual Productive Habits to Develop
December 8, 2010 By
You should aim to develop the following 7 Spiritually Productive activities into habits so that you can hopefully continue benefitting from them throughout your life. I consider these activities as the spiritual ‘bread and butter’ of any ProductiveMuslim. To develop them as habits is the essence of embarking on your journey towards the love of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) and constantly increasing in your eman, inshaAllah: 1) Pray the Sunnah Prayers before and/or after Prayer: I know it’s … [Read more...]
Accomplishing more in less time. The Knowledge Triangle.
October 27, 2010 By
I would like to introduce you today to 3 powerful elements of productivity. These are the cornerstone of productivity without which one cannot be productive, and here they are: 1. Knowledge 2. Action 3. Consistency I call this the Productivity Triangle, and if all 3 elements meet in a person, he/she becomes truly productive. But if one element is missing that’s when un-productivity kicks in. So how do these 3 elements work? … [Read more...]
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