Yahya ibn Mu’adh was once asked, ‘When does a slave reach the ranks of Ridha (being pleased with Allah)?’ He said: “When he acts upon 4 principles with which he deals with his Lord: That he says: ‘(O Allah), if You give me, I shall accept and if You prevent me, then I shall be content. If You were to leave me, I shall still worship You, and were to call me I shall indeed answer.” [Hilyat al-Awliya'] Being pleased with Allah `azza wa jall no matter what happens is from the … [Read more...]
5 Reasons why Allah uses Problems
March 1, 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 Allah must light a fire under you to get you moving. Problems often point … [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...]
Acquiring the Love of Allah
November 10, 2009 By
The key to acquiring the love of AllÄh ta’ala is: 1. Adopting the company of the pious (especially one’s shaykh). 2. Abstaining from sins. 3. Being punctual with one’s ma‘mÅ«lÄt (prescribed practices). When someone enters the company of his shaykh, his heart is kindled with the Love of AllÄh . However, when he leaves that blessed company, the flame of love is threatened by the gusting winds of the environment around him. If, affected by these winds, … [Read more...]
12 Etiquettes on greeting (salaam)
November 6, 2009 By
That person is nearest to Allah Ta'âla who utters the salaam first. (i.e. one who does not wait for the opposite party to make salaam first. Greet every Muslim, whether acquainted or not. (Bukhari) Salaam should always be made before talking. (Tirmidhi) When replying to a salaam that has been conveyed through a third person, answer by saying: Wa Alaika Wa Alayhis Salâm. (Nasa'i) After making salaam, if a barrier such as a tree or wall appears … [Read more...]
Qari Mohammed Saley – 99 Names of Allah Mp3 Download
September 28, 2008 By
Exclusive to MyUmmah.co.za - a free download track of Qari Mohammed Saley's latest audio CD. The track is titled "Asmaa-ul-Husnaa" and glorifies the 99 Names of Allah. Listen below: Click here to download the mp3 How to buy the CD? Iqraar e Dil is available from most Islamic bookstores & several muslim businesses. You can email fats@telkomsa.net to order directly. … [Read more...]
Friday Khutbah: Mankind’s need for Islam
August 8, 2008 By
MANKIND'S NEED FOR ISLAM from Radio Islam by Imâm al-Haram Husayn ibn 'Abdul 'Azîz Aal Sheikh All praise is due to Allâh, Lord of all the worlds, may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allâh, his household and companions. Fellow Muslims! Fear Allâh in your words and deeds, for “Whoever fears Allâh, and keeps his duty to Him, He will provide him a way out (of every difficulty), and He will provide him from sources he could never imagine.†(At-Talâq … [Read more...]
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