It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (Pbuh) said: “The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, although both are good. Strive to do that which will benefit you and seek the help of Allah, and do not feel helpless. If…
My definition of love for humanity is wanting good for others as I would want for myself. Love for humanity means not wanting to see harm to another person. By Sajdah Nubee In light of the recent events surrounding Islamophobia, I attended an Interfaith Rally Against Hate (IRAH) in Baltimore, MD organized by activist Tariq…
Abu Saeed Al-Khudri reports that a Bedouin asked the Prophet about immigrating. The Prophet told him: “It is too hard.” He then asked him: “Do you have camels and you pay zakat for them?” The man answered in the affirmative. The Prophet said: “Then do your work, even overseas, for God will not diminish your…
In a Hadith, the Prophet is quoted as saying: “A person who sleeps on rooftop without edges and falls and dies has no claim. Similarly, a person who sails in the sea when it is rough and dies forfeits all claims.” (Related by Ahmad and Al-Bukhari in Al-Adab Al-Mufrad). The Prophet impresses on his companions,…
Our inner voice constantly speaks to us, but how often do we take time off from our unnecessarily packed schedules to heed it? By A Staff Writer It’s good to be busy, doing the things we have to, of course, but it’s also good to take some time off each day to be with ourselves,…
Aisha, the Prophet’s (Pbuh) wife, reports: “The Prophet (Pbuh) did something and indicated that it is permissible. Some people, however, felt that they should not do it. This was communicated to the Prophet. He spoke, starting with praising Allah, before saying: “What is the matter with certain people who feel that they are above doing…
There is a certain attitude people should have towards the life of this world. It has been explained by the Prophet (Pbuh). Should they maintain it, they rise in honor. The Qur’an was Prophet Muhammad’s (Pbuh) permanent companion: He loved it and recited it at all times, in prayer, night worship and whenever he could.…
Quick question to refresh our minds: who was Prophet Muhammad? As Muslims, we believe he was the last and final messenger of the Creator to mankind. His life is an example for generations after generations until the end of time on how to live in a pure and humble way, with the worship of Allah,…
Working in a low-profile way is in accordance with the law of nature. And, in this world success is only for those who follow the law of nature. By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Jamal ad-Din al-Afghani (1839 “ 1897) was the most prominent Muslim political leader of his time. Due to his excellent qualities, he was…
Mortals may come and go, but God carries on His work of providing mankind with sustenance. A young man graduated from an Islamic university in India. He had intended to pursue further studies further, but before he could do so he received news from home which shattered his resolve. His father had died. The small…
