Whether we may admit to it or not, we all consider ourselves to be Allah’s gift to earth. A person will admit to the most felonious of crimes before they admit to vanity, envy, and/or any other spiritual illness. Those of us who admit to them, do very little to rectify them. Those of us who try to rectify them barely or rarely succeed. Those of us who succeed, become deluded by our so-called success and fall right back into the same problem even deeper and harder. … [Read more...]
Advice on Anger & Hardships
February 12, 2010 By
Sometimes someone becomes angry when a hardship or affliction befalls him. How does Islam look at this situation? People, during circumstances of affliction or difficulties, are at four levels: First Level – Angry Such people become angry. This can be in different ways. For instance, the anger is by the heart as if he is angry at his Lord. So, he gets angry with what Allah has decreed for him, and this (level) is not permissible. It’s possible that it could even … [Read more...]
Ten things we Waste
February 11, 2010 By
1. Knowledge: Wasted when not taking action with it. 2. Actions: Wasted when we do anything without sincerity. Intentions count. 3. Wealth: Wasted when used on things that will not bring us âjr (reward). We waste our money, our status, our authority, on things that have no benefit in this life or in âkhirah (The Hereafter). 4. Hearts: Wasted when empty from the love of Allah, and the longing for Him/Her, and devoid of peace & contentment. … [Read more...]
Why the Muslim World has Failed to Develop?
February 10, 2010 By
The Muslim world has bewildered many experts who have researched the potential of the Islamic lands. Many have questioned how it is even possible that a people who are so rich and so plentiful in resources came to be so poor in reality. Many have an unfortunate tendency to compare the development of the West and conclude that the absence of liberal values will always act as an obstacle to industrial development in the Muslim world. There are a number of factors that have hindered development in … [Read more...]
The Double Advantage of Fajr
February 9, 2010 By
The key to spiritual and material success for Muslims "Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise" - a famous maxim coined by the American scientist, writer and inventor, Benjamin Franklin. And he was not alone in these beliefs. The writer Samuel Johnson also warned that "nobody who does not rise early will ever do any good". This is not just opinion but proven scientific fact. A study by researchers at Brigham Young University in … [Read more...]
Got a Problem?
February 8, 2010 By
The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you – depending on how you respond to them. Unfortunately, most people fail to see how Allah wants to use problems for good in their lives. They react foolishly and resent their problems rather than pausing to consider what benefit they might bring. Here are five ways Allah wants to use the problems in your life: 1. Allah uses problems to DIRECT you. Sometimes God must light a fire under you to get you moving. Problems often point … [Read more...]
Al-Kauther & Mercy Mission: If you had R4000 challenge
February 5, 2010 By
What would you do with R4000? Let us know in the comments, and enter the competition below! The Alkauthar Institute wishes to support the following initiative by Mercy Mission South Africa. "Righteousness is not turning your faces towards the east or the west. Righteous are those who believe in GOD, the Last Day, the angels, the scripture, and the prophets; and they give the money, cheerfully, to the relatives, the orphans, the needy, the traveling alien, the beggars, and to free … [Read more...]
Gift of the Givers Aid to Haiti
January 14, 2010 By
Below is the official press release from Gift of the Givers regarding the Haiti earthquake tragedy. Anyone wanting to make contributions can deposit directly into Gift of the Givers, Standard Bank, Pietermaritzburg, A/C no. 052137228, Branch Code 057525. You can call them at 011 832 1563 or 083 6677 179 for Jhb. website www.giftofthegivers.org Thanks for your wonderful support, warm words and encouragement. A special thanks to the media for all the fantastic coverage thus far. We appreciate it … [Read more...]
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