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...]
The Evil of the Envier
September 16, 2010 By
‘… But the evil plot does not encompass except its own people…’ [Fatir: 43] Do not wish bad for anybody, do not harm or be jealous of somebody, and never plot or mislead another person in order to secure a benefit for yourself. Most certainly, Allah `azza wa jall will turn the tables and loss will be the only thing remaining with the plotter. Sometimes issues are made clear to us after some time and it’s then we realise that those who we previously wished well for … [Read more...]
Muslim Standard Time (the cure for this)
November 11, 2009 By
“Oh my God. I am running late, again! Well, it’s all good. No one is going to be there on time anyway.†How many times have you heard this and similar phrases in the Muslim community? Perhaps you are guilty of uttering them yourself as a habit. Sadly, starting off late, arriving late, and delaying our programs has become a norm for many of us. It’s gotten so bad that we no longer even feel guilty about arriving late to a class, function, meeting, Jumah prayer or appointment. … [Read more...]
Etiquettes of the Mobile Phone
October 30, 2009 By
Islam has never been opposed to advancement. However, some advancements are such that together with their benefits come many harms. Whilst mobile technology and the mobile phone in particular has revolutionized the way we live, it is important that we utilize such technology appropriately. In The Masjid When attending the masjid one should switch off his mobile. Failure to do so will result in one being disrespectful to the house of Allah as well being a means of disturbance to others if … [Read more...]
Bringing back lost Muslim Teens
May 26, 2009 By
pThis piece comes from a href=http://muslimmatters.org/2009/05/25/the-lost-boys-and-girls-bringing-back-young-muslim-teens/MuslimMatters/aAnyone who’s been around Muslim teens between the ages of 10 - 17 will recognize a disconcerting and disappointing trend: youthful apathy. Selfishness, self-centredness, and almost total obliviousness to the world around them. And despite the self-absorbtion, there is still a lack of proper sense of self and strong identity./p pIt can be understood, perhaps, … [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...]
Anger – by Raakin Hoosein
February 3, 2009 By
This is a reader contribution. Anger By: Raakin Hossain “A strong man is not one who defeats another in physical combat. Verily, a strong man is he who controls himself at the time of anger.†(Bukhari/Muslim) To mankind there are two devils. One is, of course, the Shaitan. To avoid his whispers, one would seek refuge in Allah from the Shaitan by the recitation of: audhoo billahi minashaytaanir Rajeem. However, there is a devil more powerful and persuading than the Shaitan. That is the … [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...]
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