In the days of the steam engine, the engine drivers had no option, but to stand at close quarters to a blazing fire. It was all part of being an engine driver, and without that no train could have run. Much the same thing happens to individuals who make things work in civic life. They…
Uqbah said: ” I heard the Prophet as he said, ‘Whoever keeps secret a shameful deed done by a Muslim, God will grant him His cover on the Day of Judgment.’” Sometimes we are faced with a situation where quoting an incident or a person’s behavior may serve a good purpose. Is it acceptable, from…
The source of the Prophet’s courageous determination in the face of all the traumatic experiences he suffered was his strong faith in God and his dependence on Him. By Shahul Hameed One of the marvelous qualities of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was his infinite patience. God was with Muhammad, as He…
A woman who was afflicted with partial derangement in her mind said: “O Messenger of Allah, I want something from you.” He said: “See on which side of the road you would like [to stand and talk] so that I may help you.” He then stood aside with her on the roadside until she got…
A companion of the Prophet named Nu’ayman was addicted to alcohol and continued to drink it despite knowing the ruling against intoxicants. Nu’ayman struggled with his addiction, and was flogged twice for being drunk. Upon the second flogging, Omar, who was angered by Nu’ayman’s behavior, quipped: “May God’s curse be on him.” The Prophet was…
Doing something as a result of conscious planning develops a person’s mind and leads to creative thinking. By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Bertrand Russell started his life as a star personality. But when he died at the age of 97, his was a case of frustration. What was the reason behind this tragedy? Russell says of…
Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) spoke with all people asking them about matters of their own concern. This was customary with the Prophet, so that his guests would feel at ease. Commentary by Adil Salahi This Hadith related by Al-Bukhari in Al-Adab Al-Mufrad speaks of the Abd Al-Qays delegation’s visit to the Prophet (peace be upon him)…
I’d never even once thanked God for any of the innumerable things He had provided me with! How disgustingly ungrateful I was! By Roshan Shah There’s one thing that I really can’t stand”and that’s bad manners. I’m not bragging, but I do think I’m polite. That’s something that I love about myself. Saying ‘please’ and…
The believers have been asked to have strong bonds with relatives and to be kind to them. Being kind and beneficent towards the relatives is integral to an Islamic character. The Holy Prophet, peace be upon him, would constantly urge his followers to not only maintain harmonious ties with the relatives, but also to do…
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…
