On the ninth day of the Prophet’s (Pbuh) Hajj, the pilgrims proceeded to the Plain of Arafat to stand on the Mount of Mercy. There they stood and prayed to Allah for his mercy. Hajj is one of the five tenets of Islam and every Muslim having the means, and healthy enough to travel, must…
The Prophet (peace be upon him) when he went for Haj, he said: O Allah, I ask of you a pilgrimage that contains no boasting or showing of. Taking selfies and videos defy the wish of our Prophet.” By Afifa Jabeen Quraishi AVOIDABLE DISTRACTION: Umrah pilgrims taking a selfie at the holy site. They can…
The Prophet (Pbuh) said: “It is a rule God has operated that nothing would rise high in this present life without being subsequently brought low”. (Related by Abu Al-Shaykh and Ibn Saad). A Bedouin came one day riding a young camel and it outstripped the Prophet’s (Pbuh) she-camel, Al-Adba. Some of the Prophet’s companions were…
A beautiful aspect of Prophet Muhammad’s leadership is combining authority and power with mercy and gentleness. This combination is difficult to achieve. Those who are merciful and gentle may fail to become leaders, lacking firmness and decision-making skills. By Louay Fatoohi There are number of verses in the Qur’an that reveal leadership qualities of Prophet…
The enlightened person approaches pain as a stepping stone towards his perfection and spiritual growth, the pessimist sees it as a stumbling block. By Henry Francis B. Espiritu If Divine Providence is just, why is there so much suffering in this world? Philosophers, theologians, and even common folks ask this perennial question. My reflections on…
Before his Prophethood, Muhammad (Pbuh) used to spend the sacred month of Ramadan in solitude, at Cave Hira, escaping the corruption of the mercantile class in Makkah while contemplating Divine Truth. Today, when Muslims observe Ramadan, we echo our Prophet’s solitude, fasting by day and praying at night, yet we do not fully seclude ourselves…
Allah’s Messenger Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) used to spend the 10 nights during the month of Ramadan in the mosque, devoting all his time to worship. Normally, these 10 nights were the last ten days of the month of Ramadan. This practice is called Itikaf, which means “to stay in the mosque, praying, glorifying God, praising…
Choose institutions that foster self-reliance, and do not encourage parasites. By A Staff Writer Ramadan is the most preferred month for taking out charity and disbursing it among the needy. One should carefully select the purpose, individuals and institutions that deserve our resources to see that it goes into establishing the society on strong foundations.…
Prophet Muhammad’s (Pbuh) Sermon About Ramadan Sermon on the Last Friday of Sha’ban on the Reception of the Month of Ramadan. “O People! Indeed during this month the doors of heaven are open, therefore ask Allah not to close them for you.” “O People ! Indeed ahead of you is the blessed month of Allah.…
Dawah work is the greatest work in Islam, and anyone who wants to become a dai, to do dawah work, must adopt the formula of simple living, high thinking. By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Simple living, high thinking is a well-known formula. But it is very rare to find someone who sincerely follows this formula in…
