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The Righteous Action 1
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The Righteous Action

Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: “The likeness of wealth, family and the actions of the son of Adam is of a man who has three companions. One of the man’s companions says:

Tears of Remorse 3
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Tears of Remorse

Praise be to Allah; peace be upon the Messenger of Allah and upon his household, companions and those who follow him. Due to the smear campaign that has been launched in the Danish press concerning Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him): Peace and blessings be upon you my dear faithful […]

Yā Sīn: a new journey begins 5
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Yā Sīn: a new journey begins

Allāh repeatedly describes the great Qur’ān as being a ‘light’, unmistakable, clear in articulation and beautiful in its instructions. He, the Most High says: “So have faith in Allāh and His Messenger and in the Light We have sent down.”[1] Light as we know it not only touches the surface […]

What’s Your Morning Routine? 9
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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 […]

Neglecting the Prayer 13
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Neglecting the Prayer

Allah most High says: Then there succeeded them a generation which neglected prayers and followed lusts. They will meet with destruction (Ghayy), excepting the one who repents and believes and acts righteously. (Quran 19:59-60)

A Message to Every Student 17
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A Message to Every Student

All Praises are to Allah Who has taught ( the writing ) by the pen. He has taught man that which he knew not. Peace and blessings be upon the Noble Prophet, Muhammad bin Abdullah, the trustful, and on all his household and companion. Ibn Al Jawzi, may Allah forgive […]

The evil deed 20
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The evil deed

All Praise is due to Allah, We praise Him and we seek help from Him. We ask guidance from Him and we ask forgiveness from Him. We seek refuge in Him from our own evils and our own bad deeds. I bear witness that there is no God except Allah; […]

Analysis of Piety 24
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Analysis of Piety

From the morals and manners of the Salaf was that they would strictly analyze their piety (taqwa) never claiming to be a possessor of such. Allaah the Most High has said, {So do not claim yourselves to be pure; He is most knowing of who fears Him.} [An-Najm 53:32] { […]

Hope, the lifeline 26
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Hope, the lifeline

Ibn al-Jawzi said: “Whenever your thirst for desires intensifies, just stretch your fingertips to He Who has all the irrigation. Say: should patience be overwhelmed in these dry years, I’d plead to You to hasten my rescue with water.”Your lust & desires are so tense that they are about to […]