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The Parable of the Pear Tree
Once upon a time, there was a man who had four sons. He wanted each of them to learn how to judge things carefully, so he sent each of his sons on a quest to observe a pear tree in a distant land. He sent his eldest son in Winter, the second in Spring, the third in ...
60 Second Read: The Scary thing about Fear
We all need small doses of fear to keep us motivated,to give us focus,to create a balance in our lives.The fear of ending up in prison reminds us to obey the law,the fear of wasting our lives leads us to achieve more every single day.The scary thing about fear is that we usually give it ...
60 Second Read : Abdul Aziz & the Pearl
Sa’di mentions a story in his Bustaan which gives us many guidelines on becoming exemplary human-beings. The episode hereunder discusses the quality of selflessness & sacrifice by a wealthy king. Abdul Aziz had a pearl of great beauty and value set in a ring. Shortly thereafter, a severe drought occurred in the land, causing distress ...
All his needs will be fulfilled…
Hadhrat ‘Ataa’ bin Abi Ribaah, (Radhiyallaho anho) said that Rasulullah (SallAllaho alaihi wasallam) is reported to have said, “Whoever reads surah Yaaseen in the beginning of the day, all his needs for that day are fulfilled” Many merits of surah Yaseen are mentioned in ahadith. It is said in one hadith, “Everything has a heart, ...
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Faraaidh of Wudhu
The Faraaidh of Wudhu There are four Faraaidh(Obligatory Actions) of Wudhu. If any of these are omitted or incompletely carried out, the Wudhu is not valid. Extreme care should be taken that these 4 actions are carried out perfectly each & every single time. 1. Wash the entire face from the hair line to the ...
10 Questions to Start Living your Life
Many of us never take the time to ask ourselves useful,insightful,thought-provoking questions related to our personal development. We spend all our lives developing & perfecting everything around us while that which is within us crumbles. Spend just 10 minutes answering the questions below. These questions are listed in order to encourage deep,truthful introspection. Often, it ...
A Loan to Allah Ta’ala
Sadaqah Who is it that will lend to Allah a goodly loan, so that He may give it increase manifold? (Do not fear poverty) Allah straitens and expands (your provision), and to Him you will return. (al Baqarah: 245) The act of spending for the cause of Allah has been interpreted as advancing loan to ...
Look after my parents O Allah
The most comprehensive & beneficial Duas (supplications) are those found in the Noble Qur’aan & Hadith of Nabi Muhammad (SallAllahu alaihi wa Sallam). Whilst it is permissible for one to make Dua in one’s own language & using one’s own words, it is highly recommended that every Muslim make an effort to ask Allah Ta’ala ...
Tafseer:The Ka’bah of the Angels
Tafseer: Surah Tur Verse 4 al Baitul Ma’mur is the Ka’bah in the sky meant for the angels’ service and is parallel to the Ka’bah on earth. According to a hadith in Sahihain the Holy Prophet (SallAllahu alaihi wa Sallam) said about his ascension to the seventh heaven: “Then, I was taken to al Baitul ...