When the dust settles: being steadfast after Ramaḍān
Articles, Worship“Indeed, those who say, ‘Our Lord is Allah!’ and then remain steadfast, the angels descend upon them (saying), ‘Do not fear, nor be grieved! Receive the good news of the […]
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Tell Me About Eid?
Sunnah, WorshipApproaching the day of ‘Eid, there should be mixed emotions for Muslims divided between the sorrow of the departing of Ramadhan and the happiness of welcoming the Islamic celebration of
What is Lillāh, Zakāh and Ṣadaqah?
Articles, WorshipWhat is Lillāh, Zakāh and Ṣadaqah? Have you heard these words before, referring to a donation or charity and you were left perplexed? As Muslims, there are a few terminologies
The Month of Muharram
WorshipMuharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is one of the four sacred months mentioned in the Glorious Qur’ān, Lo! The number of the months with Allāh is twelve
Did you delay Hajj?
WorshipDelaying Hajj By Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh Hajj is one of the fundamental pillars of Islām, and obligatory upon every Muslim male or female who meets its requirements and who
The cleanliness of the Masjid is our duty
Contemporary Issues, Social Issues, WorshipThe religion of Islam being a natural way of life is promotes many simple, yet essential values to our existence. Islam lays a lot of importance to respect, etiquette and
Women’s Mosque? Women’s Empowerment?
Purification of The Soul, Sisters corner, Social Issues, WorshipThe Women’s Mosque of America has started operations in Los Angeles. It is not a mosque per se, but the name of a non-profit organization. It began with holding female
The Importance of Du’ã
Du'a, Purification of The Soul, WorshipNowadays, du’ã has become a mere ritual. It has become a routine practice which one is accustomed to perform at certain times of the day. People raise their hands for a few moments at the time of du’ã, uttering a few words, some consciously, and some without even realising what they are asking for.
Today hardly anybody resorts to du’ã for solutions to their problems. For most people du’ã is a devotion which is the most difficult to practise. Even at the blessed places and in the blessed moments, a short while occupied by du’ãs will seem like hours. By and large, we find that the engagement in Salãh or the recitation of the Qur’ãn is relatively easier than making du’ã. This only reflects our distance from the Being of Allah, as du’ã is the only act of worship which provides us with the opportunity to communicate with Allah in the manner we wish. Lack of concentration in this act of worship shows that the performance of other acts of worship are also customary and superficial, and lacking the true essence. If we truly enjoyed the Proximity of Allah, we would inevitably have found enjoyment in confiding in Him and beseeching Him. We would have always felt an eagerness to turn to Him, in open and in solitude.
The Qur’ān – A Clear Proof
Da'wah, WorshipBy Shaykh Mawlana Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullah Indeed, We have sent down the Dhikr [the Qur‘ān], and indeed We are its guardian. (15:9) In this verse Allāh ta‘ālā proclaims that
Sublime “Holiday Spots” Not to forget!!
Social Issues, WorshipBy: Moulana Mohammad A man was on his way to a neighboring village when an angel suddenly appeared before him. ‘What takes you to this village? ‘Enquired the angel. ‘To
Two Levels of Al-A‘māl As-Sālihah (Good Deeds)
Purification of The Soul, WorshipEvery human that comes into this world is ordered to fulfil two responsibilities – Īmān and Al-A‘māl As-Sālihah (good deeds). The success and failure of both worlds depend on completing
The Path to Purification
Purification of The Soul, Social Issues, WorshipThe Sharī‘ah is divided into two parts: external and internal. The department of Sharī‘ah relating to external deeds like salāh and zakāh is called ‘fiqh’, while the one dealing with