CHAPTER 6 What does one do when they are no longer able to live in an environment where they are persecuted for being Muslim? If persecution reaches extreme levels and there is a real threat to the believers’ lives and families, it is a Qur’anic teaching and a Prophetic tradition for them to leave the…
Prayer…a source of empowerment During some of the most difficult and tumultuous periods of his mission, the Prophet (pbuh) resorted to prayer as an inexhaustible source of tranquility, spiritual relief and fortitude. Prayer is the first and foremost source of human empowerment. This was clearly demonstrated on many occasions during his time in Makkah, where he…
An inspiring wisdom By Ustatha Zeinab Moustafa (Um Jehad) An ancient saying goes: “In the struggle between the running water and the rocks it runs against; on the long run, it is always the running water that prevails.” There are so many fascinating insights that could be sought from this. Scientific facts assert…
What if people fasted truly? Fasting is part of the divine prescription for the development of man so that their uprightness may be in accordance with Allah’s will. It is because of this that fasting was ordained in all divine scriptures, in one way or another. Fasting connects man to his Creator in a way…
The believers are brothers I write my letter from the Far East, eyes tearful at the state of the helpless Muslims in many countries. Perhaps my words will reach you through this medium, bringing to you the voice and image from the story of the great Muslims of Marawi. The beginning of the story, dear readers,…
Islam is a call for mercy and human development The month of Ramadan has, as with other acts of worship, noble messages which one must renew one’s covenant with. These messages are needed to revive in the soul what has been put off during the other months of the year under the pressure of life’s…
The last sermon of Umar ibn Abd Al-Aziz Umar ibn Abd Al-Aziz, may Allah be pleased with him, ruled for two years, and he was considered through them to be a reformer of the second hijri century. He was considered so because of all the changes he brought about, not only in the actual status…
Patience…a source of empowerment We all realise that patience is a necessity of life in addition to being a moral virtue. Moreover, it is an asset which helps humans to withstand hardships and excel in achieving their aspirations. Those who observe patience, espousing God’s pleasure, are commended in the Qur’an: “And those who are patient,…
Ramadan is the month of competing in good deeds “Allah looks at your competing for His sake, and He boasts about you to His angels.So show Allah goodness from yourselves.” Obada bin Samet, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “Ramadan has come to…
We are on a rendezvous with a sanctuary of tranquillity, serenity and beauty, and through it we embrace the fragrance emanating from the best of stories and Surah Yusuf, peace be upon him. In the beginning of the chapter, a verse made me pause: “Indeed, We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur’an that…
