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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 […]
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 […]
Clarification of the important rule: it is haraam to take kaafirs as close friends and protectors We hope that you will be able to explain, with examples, what is meant by the phrase, “Taking kaafirs as close friends and protectors is haraam.” Praise be to Allaah. Yes, […]
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 […]
In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful In face of the attacks on Islam by the disbelievers, some Muslims turn to the defensive with an inner feeling of defeat as they try to show that the Islamic values are no different from the western ones. If […]
Have you ever known a lover who does not give Mahr (i.e. dower) and does not do serving for his beloved? Can love be sound along with disobeying the beloved and keeping away from his way? Have you ever seen a Muslim who does not love the Prophet, peace and […]
First off, make sure you have both ikhlaas and i’tibaa – sincerity in intention and correction of action. Is your intention truly to bring this person closer to the truth? Or is it to prove him wrong? Or to show off your oratory skills? Make sure your intention is solely […]
The ideal Muslim character is distinct and balanced. The Muslim is the embodiment of the teachings of the Quran and the ‘Sunnah’ (sayings, actions and the approvals of the Prophet Muhammad ). He follows the teachings of the Book of Allah (i.e. Quran) and the example of the Prophet Muhammad in all affairs, […]
Abu Hurairah (may Allah The Almighty be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (Peace and Blessings be upon him) said: «إنَّ اللَّهَ لا ينظرُ إلى صورِكُم وأموالِكُم، ولَكِن ينظرُ إلى قلوبِكُم وأعمالِكُم» Interpretation of Meaning: “Allah does not look at your appearances or your financial status, but He […]
Eid-ul-Adha is the Muslim festival that marks the end of the pilgrimage to Makkah known as Hajj. Eid-ul-Adha is also known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,”and it commemorates Abraham’s faith and devotion to God. According to Muslim belief God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son,and although he was a good man and […]