Q: Is the day of Judgement near as everyone seems to be committing so many sins at the moment? A: Praise be to Allaah. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):“Draws near for mankind their reckoning, while they turn away in heedlessness.” [al-Anbiyaa’ 21:1].{اقْتَرَبَ لِلنَّاسِ حِسَابُهُمْ وَهُمْ فِي غَفْلَةٍ مَّعْرِضُونَ}Transliteration: Aqtaraba Lilnnāsi Ĥisābuhum […]
Miscellaneous Topics
Miscellaneous Topics
Tawheed in intent and objectives
1- Allaah, the Most High, is One and Alone. He has no partner in His Lordship (ruboobiyyah), nor in His Divinity (Uloohiyyah), nor in His Names and Attributes. He alone is Lord of the worlds, Who deserves that all forms of worship should be directed to Him alone. 2- To […]
Tie it and put your trust in Allah
Anas ibn Malik, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated: “A man said: O Messenger of Allah, Shall I tether it and trust in Allah or untie it and place trust in Allah? He, the Prophet, said: «Tie it and put your trust in Allah»” Abu `Eisa At-Tirmidhy said: This […]
controlling the universe
Q: If a person says that there is anyone controlling the universe other than Allaah, is he a kaafir?. A: Praise be to Allaah. The Muslims believe that Allaah is the only controller of the universe; He is the only One Who controls the affairs of all created things. This comes under […]
What’s Your Morning Routine?
I hate routine. Except when it comes to morning routines That’s something I try and stick to! There’s something about starting your day on a number of pre-planned actions that really set your day straight. Below I describe the ‘ideal’ ProductiveMuslim morning routine. (Note: I assume that Fajr Athan […]
Intelligent Educator
One day in the school Faris rushed to the headmaster’s room and entered hurriedly without seeking permission, for the matter was serious and needed to be addressed urgently. He cried at the top of his voice, “Sir! Sir! I have to tell you about something of great importance.” The headmaster […]
Be careful of Wolves’ hearts
I walked long in my life looking at people’s faces, but a feeling of fear possessed me while looking at them and I did not know why? Is it because of the experience I had in dealing with others or because I did not see the people dealing according to […]
ETIQUETTES OF SEEKING Knowledge
Before one sets out to seek knowledge we must bear in mind there are etiquettes for seeking knowledge. Only when one attains knowledge according to them, will the knowledge gained be beneficial. If we have no respect for the knowledge that we gain, that knowledge will merely remain information. Knowledge […]
27th of Rajab and 15th of Sha’ban
I have to question concerning the month of Rajab and Sha’ban. Some people say that the 27th Rajab and 14th of Sha’ban nights of worship. Please explain in detail, so I can help my Pakistani community to understand this, because in our country they said that it is a special night and […]
‘You’ and ‘I’: The Art of Communication in Marital Life – I
He said he was coming in ten minutes’ time. Ten minutes pass, half an hour, an hour, and then he shows up. The wife: “You said ten minutes, and I have been waiting here for an hour.” The husband: “Forgive me, there was too much traffic.” The wife: “This is […]