And the Holy Book teaches us how the Seal of the Prophets Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) strongly urged believers to seek the help of Allah (swt) in all circumstances. So much so that to start any particular job/ task you have to do a very easy duah, saying: “Bismillah”. The duah is the best way to have a healthy, perfect, agreeable relationship between man and his Creator, as well as his rooting in the notion of faith, since even the prophets who represent the peak of humanity as to their closeness to Allah (swt) and their connection to Him always resorted to duahs.
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Living Islam: Importance of 'Duah'
And the Holy Book teaches us how the Seal of the Prophets Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) strongly urged believers to seek the help of Allah (swt) in all circumstances. So much so that to start any particular job/ task you have to do a very easy duah, saying: “Bismillah”. The duah is the best way to have a healthy, perfect, agreeable relationship between man and his Creator, as well as his rooting in the notion of faith, since even the prophets who represent the peak of humanity as to their closeness to Allah (swt) and their connection to Him always resorted to duahs.
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Beyond Ramadan: 'Strive to Remain with Allah'
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Shareefa Beevi Saheba (1951-2018)
Monday, April 2, 2018
Giving in the Way of God
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Divinely Revealed Prayers- IV
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Divinely Revealed Prayers- III
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Divinely Revealed Prayers-II
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Prayers for the Shade of God
Saturday, September 23, 2017
'Seek Refuge in God from All Evils'
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Virtuous Progeny: A Divine Blessing
Marriage and Family: A Divine Favour
Several verses of the Qur’an allude to the many phenomenon of nature and the creation of the human beings in a variety of settings: races, languages, religions, cultures and nations. Indeed the Qur’an cites the creation of the humans, from the humble ‘dust’ and the modest ‘clay’, as a fascinating sign of the complete Power and Lordship of Allah (swt) over all things in all the worlds. The plurality of the humans is described as a Divine Sign: 'One of His signs is that He created you from dust and- lo and behold! -you became human and scattered far and wide'. (30: 22).
Across cultures and peoples, the institution of family is a foundational element of the social order. The relations of family and affinity between men and women through marriage and children are a blessing of this world. The Qur’an says: “And it is Allah who has given you spouses from amongst yourselves, and through them He has given you children and grandchildren and provided you with good things”. (16:73)
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Surah Al-Ma'un: A Commentary
This chapter deals with the meaning and
real way of praying Allah. We need to have a firm conviction and attention during
our prayer; we need to have a practical mind and a sincere will by helping
others. It is with an absolute sincerity and not with an arrogant mind as a way
to show-off that all Muslims need to demonstrate whenever they are
accomplishing their devotions and charities. All devotions/ acts of worship
shall be rendered vain if we do not put all our heart, soul and conscience
towards their fulfilment. We have to perform our prayer with sincerity,
understanding and a spotless (clear) concentration.
Verses 2 &3:
Ara aytallazii yukazzibu bid Diin. Fa zaalikallazii yadu-‘ul yatiim -
Have you seen him who denies the Judgment (to come)?
Then such is the one who repulses the orphan (with harshness);
The word “Diin” here
means: (1) Judgement Day, taking responsibility in the moral and spiritual
worlds, for all deeds which men accomplish, or (2) Faith, religion, the
principles of good and evil in spiritual matters which are very often in
conflict with egoistic desires and personal preferences (of people).
It is those who reject faith or the subsequent responsibility who treat the weak ones with contempt and it is them who lead their lives with egoism and arrogance. Allah loves us all. Why should we then have contempt for the weak and poor?
Saturday, July 1, 2017
'Eid-ul-Fitr': Origins and Significance
Saturday, June 17, 2017
'I'tikaaf' and the Blessings of 'Laila-tul-Qadr'
In the light of these verses of the Quranic Chapter Al-Qadr (the Destiny/Decree) and the Hadiths which I have put before you today, it shall be good if I explain to you once again how these verses were revealed. Years come and go but the words and teachings of Allah and those of His Messenger (Rasul) shall ever remain flawless and whole, and it is my duty to repeat these teachings to you for all this forms part of our history as Muslims, such a history which needs to remain alive till the Day of Judgement, such a history which shall encourage all Muslims to give their time, means and lend their helping hands to enable Islam to shine in the world.