CHAPTER 11 Prophet Muhammad’s Miraculous Night Journey: A Divine Gift Have you ever been through a difficult time in life when you were surrounded with many hardships? At that time, did you feel like all doors were closed and the whole world was against you? That is how Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) must…
CHAPTER 10 Prophet Muhammad Goes to Ta’if: Most Difficult Day of His Life Would you walk fifty miles to convey the message of Islam to people in another city? This is what Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did in the tenth year of the revelation. It is known as the Year of Grief. His…
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…
