'And be mindful of Allah so that you may receive mercy.' (49:10)
By Allah's will, we are inching closer to the Days of Mercy, a month when the gates of Heaven are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained. So, insha'Allah, let us for a moment reflect on the concept of mercy (i.e. Allah's mercy) and see how we can better ingrain this attribute within our own selves, so that the Most Merciful is more pleased with us. ...See more
Islam’s call to the idea of the ummah is not simply a superficial concept or a hypothetical theory, it is a living bond and one that needs to be constantly nurtured. The ummah is a community of believers, united by a single, sacred purpose: to worship Allah alone SWT. It stretches far beyond the artificial borders drawn by nation, race, language, or culture. As Allah SWT revealed, 'Indeed, this ummah of yours is one ummah, and I am your Lord—so f...See more
When I read this verse, I must remember that if the enemy is inclined towards peace, I must make peace with them. Allah knows best our real intention and what is in our hearts. There are times in life where letting go is a hard thing to do. It's hard to forgive and forget. Even when people decided to stop arguing, we are still inclining towards provoking to prove our point. The one phrase I used to say whenever my friends and I were having a 'con...See more
The essence of Ramadan calls for compassion, understanding, and restraint in our interactions. As we observe the significance of fasting, let's practice 'Hijab',
it's crucial to remember that the hijab symbolizes not only modesty but also the dignity of individuals, often concealing personal struggles and adversities. Just as we should refrain from judgment regarding whether someone is fasting, especially in public; it's vital to honor the priva...See more
For every bully comes a test of patience. Allah shows us that when we remain silent while the others around us are loud, we gain peace and more as they don't. For my entire life I've been doubted, pushed around and more. As soon as I came to Allah and learned this, everything stopped, I became stronger in the mind and body not letting these things get to me easily like it did. Everything is a test and from tests we learn, we learn how to deal wit...See more
5 years ago · Referencing Ayah 49:9-10, 9:11, 2:178
Scholars have referenced these ayaat to illustrate the enormity of one who abandons Salah and Zakat. That is because Allah SWT refers to the rebellious faction, as well as a convicted killer, as being brothers of the believers (amazingly even in relation to the family of the victim he killed). However He stipulates the establishment of Salah and paying of Zakat as conditions for entry into the brotherhood of Islam.
47 weeks ago · Referencing Surah 49 and Ayah 47:20, 48:8, 48:1, 47:35, 48:28-29
JUZ 26 JIHAD AS A PROTECTION AGAINST AL WAHN JUHAD AS A SECURITY AGAINST GENOCIDE
Surah Muhammad builds the defence system of a fledgling new nation. Surah Al Fath built on that security to define true victory. Surah Al Hujuraat fills this newly founded victory and the newly built nation with the necessary societal rules and regulations for interaction.
As the Muslims built a society in Madinah from where Islam would spread; these Surahs mapped...See more
أي في الدين والحرمة، لا في النسب، ولهذا قيل: أخوة الدين أثبت من أخوة النسب؛ فإن أخوة النسب تنقطع بمخالفة الدين، وأخوة الدين لا تنقطع بمخالفة النسب. القرطبي:19/383. السؤال: أيهما أثبت أخوة الدين أم النسب؟ ولماذا؟
وإنَّما اختيرت الرحمة؛ لأن الأمر بالتقوى واقع إثر تقرير حقيقة الأخوة بين المؤمنين، وشأن تعامل الإخوة الرحمة، فيكون الجزاء عليها من جنسها. ابن عاشور:26/ 245. السؤال: لماذا اختيرت الرحمة في الآية الكريمة؟
رمضان کی روح ہمدردی، سمجھداری اور ضبطِ نفس کا تقاضا کرتی ہے۔ جب ہم روزے کی اہمیت کو سمجھتے اور اس پر عمل کرتے ہیں، تو ہمیں 'حجاب' کی عملی تصویر کو بھی اپنانا چاہیے۔
حجاب نہ صرف ظاہری پردے اور حیاء کی علامت ہے بلکہ یہ ہر فرد کی عزت و وقار اور ان کی ذاتی جدوجہد اور مشکلات کو بھی چھپاتا ہے۔ ہمیں دوسروں کے روزہ رکھنے یا نہ رکھنے پر کوئی فیصلہ سنانے سے گریز کرنا چاہیے، خاص طور پر عوامی مقامات پر، اسی طرح ہمیں ہر فرد کی نجی زندگی اور ان کے مخصوص حا...See more