The body nourished with unlawful means will not enter paradise. 
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Preparing for the month of Ramadhan
Ramadhan is one of the most eagerly awaited months of the Islamic calendar. It is a month where a believer gains the pleasure of Allah and in which Allah showers his blessings and mercy. The arrival of Ramadhan brings a major change in the routine of a person, therefore, those who don’t prepare beforehand, …
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Commanding Good & Forbidding Evil
THE DUTY “Whoever sees an evil let him change it with his hand, and if he is unable to then let him change it with his tongue, and if he is unable to then let him reject it with his heart which is the weakest level of faith”[1] The concept of commanding the good …
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An Analysis of the Prophetic Educational Practice in Islam
Introduction The following essay aims to analyse the prophetic educational practice in Islam by examining different verses from the Qur’ān and Ĥadîth. Although the Qur’ānic verses are not direct words of the Prophet ﷺ, however, they are a primary source of revelation revealed to the Prophet ﷺ, who disseminated them to his nation and therefore …
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Friday Sunnah Practices
Jummah salah is obligatory on all free men that are sane, healthy and mature. It has been established from the Quran, Hadith and the consensus of the ummah. Allah Ta’ala says in the Quran: “O you who believe! When the call for Jummah salah is made, hasten towards the remembrance of Allah Ta’ala and leave all …
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A Description of what seems similar to Judaism and what seems different in the presentation of Islam
One of my esteemed teachers once stated that the closest religion to Islam in this day and age is Judaism. This statement has been at the back of my mind for a long time, probing me to research its accuracy. Finally, I got the chance to do a bit of research in this regard and …
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Etiquettes of eating and drinking (Part 1)
Islam has taught us how to conduct ourselves in all aspects of our lives. Be it celebrating the birth of a child, grieving the death of a loved one or praying Islam has taught us the correct way of doing things, the way which is pleasing to Allah. We eat food to nourish our …
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Eid ul Adha
Virtues of worshiping Allah in the Dhul Hijjah: 1) Hazrat Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the prophet (peace be upon him) said: “On no other days are good deeds more liked by Allah than on these days meaning the first ten days of Zil Hijjah”. The Sahaabah (Allah be pleased …
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Humans – The Best of Creation?
Many a times, I used to hear Mowlânâ Aĥmad Bahâwalpûrî mention in his sermons: “Humans are not the best of creation because Allah has made them…Allah has made everything and not just humans. Humans are only the best of creation if they follow the path of their Lord and don’t break any of His …
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The reward for patience upon the death of a child
Allah mentions in the Qura’n: Surely We will test you with a bit of fear and hunger, and loss in wealth and lives and fruits, and give good tidings to the patient. Who, when a suffering afflicts them, say: “We certainly belong to Allah, and to Him we are bound to return.” Those are the …
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Reflections on Eid
Eid is a day of joy, happiness and smiles all around. The young, the elderly, men and women all have a smile on their faces. But is Eid just this or is there more to it? Islam always teaches a lesson or two through each and everything and Eid is no different. Islamic teachings …
