After 88years of oppression, on Friday, the 27th Rajab (2 October 1187), Allah SWT allowed the Muslims and Salaah-Udeen to reclaim Jerusalem. Every dervish, Fakir and learned man joined Salah-Udeen and voices were raised in praise of The Almighty. The hills and valleys echoed with proclamations of His unity and power. The liberation of Jerusalem [...]

This little contribution comes from Hafiz Raakin Hossain. Backbiting By Hafiz Raakin Hossain Islam emphasizes on the rights of creation. There are two types of rights: One of the Creator and another of the Creation. The rights of Allah are forgiven if one repents, but the rights of the creation require asking forgiveness from the [...]

This short contribution comes from Hafiz Raakin Hossain Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem Jealousy/Envy (Hasad) By Hafiz Raakin Hossain Hasad (jealousy) is the desire for the elimination of another’s well being. The base of envy lies in pride (takabbur). One who is proud and arrogant will want to be viewed as the best of people, thus having [...]

Takabbur (Pride) By: Hafiz Raakin Hossain Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem In the name of Allah, the most Merciful, the most Compassionate Pride is to consider oneself better than another. It has been called Ummul-Amraadh, or the root of all sicknesses of the heart. The roots to this fatal disease are malice, jealousy, envy, and arrogance and [...]

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 [...]