Jun 19, 2020
good character
Treat women with kindness and compassion
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
"اللَّهُمَّ إني أُحَرِّجُ حَقَّ الضَّعيفَينِ المرأةِ واليتيم"
"O Allah, I constrict and make it forbidden for anyone who wrongs the two vulnerable ones: women and orphans."
Jun 10, 2020
Arabic Language
The Prophet praised the Arabic Language
The Prophet, sallAllahu ^alayhi wa sallam, praised the Arabic language and ordered that we love it. The Arabic language is the language of the inhabitants of paradise and is the first language that Prophet Adam spoke in paradise. Moreover, it is the language with which Allah sent down the Qur’an. Hence, it is not permissible to cuss it or mock it.
Jun 10, 2020
Society & Family
When children cause immense heartache to their parents
Hurting one’s parents immensely (^uquq) is among the major sins. Allah threatened the one who does it with severe torture in Hellfire. This means to harm either or both parents immensely (causing them a lot of pain). Hurting one’s parents is unlawful whether it is severe or light.
Jun 9, 2020
Society & Family
Choosing the right friend for a meaningful companionship
Allah said in the Holy Qur’an:
الأخلاء يومئذ بعضهم لبعض عدوّ إلا المتقين
This ayah means: Those who were friends in this life will be enemies on the Day of Judgement except those who were pious.
Jun 9, 2020
Society & Family
Among the various games that are prohibited in Islamic Law
Among the sins of the hand is playing the many unlawful games. Among them are: dice, cards, and the like. These games are prohibited because they rely on guessing, not on thinking and calculating.
Jun 8, 2020
virtuous qualities
How can we teach our children to fast during Ramadan?
Ramadan is a time of goodness and blessings and is akin to a school for nurturing the emerging generations in their devotion to acts of obedience. During this sacred month, the Muslim learns numerous moral lessons and beneficial teachings.
Jun 7, 2020
Don't blame anyone but yourself
Whoever goes to sleep with meat grease or fat on his hand...
It is narrated from ‘Anas, may Allah accept his deeds, that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, when retiring to his bed, would enumerate and mention some of Allah's blessings, expressing gratitude for them, such as food and drink. He would say:
“الحَمْدُ للهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا، وَكَفَانَا وَءاوَانَا، فَكَمْ مِمَّنْ لَا كَافِيَ لَهُ وَلَا مُؤْوِيَ”