O you who have Imaan! Sincerely repent to Allah. 
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“THAT IS 30 SECONDS OF MY LIFE I WILL NEVER GET BACK”
“That is 30 seconds of my life I will never get back”. This was a comment I came across under a short video on social media, and it really prompted me to think. Concealed within this comment, be it sarcasm, is a truth we often overlook: every second matters. Every video we …
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THE CROWN OF ḌHUL ḤIJJAH
We are about to enter the most sacred day of the entire year. The best day of the best days. The crown of Ḍhul Ḥijjah. A day wherein Allāh’s mercy is in full flow. A day when Satan is humiliated, depressed and infuriated. A day when more souls …
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The Heart of Eid al-Aḍḥā
The Heart of Eid al-Aḍḥā
The 10th of Ḍhul Ḥijjah marks Eid al-Aḍḥā, the first of the three days of uḍḥiyah (Qurbānī), when Muslims around the world offer a sacrifice in remembrance of a powerful moment in our spiritual history. -
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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The Intellectual and Social Contribution of Shâh Waliullâh Dehlawî
Introduction The following essay will assess the intellectual and social contribution of Shâh Waliullâh Dehlawî. The assessment will be made in the following manner. Firstly, there will be a brief biography of Shâh Waliullâh. Secondly, the socio-political context of his time will be described. Thirdly, there will be mention of his contributions against that …
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Can one be both feminist and a Muslim?
Introduction In the following essay, the question “can one be both a feminist and a Muslim”? Will be discussed and answered. For simplicity’s sake, the question will be broken down and answered in a systematic way. Firstly, the term “feminist” will be defined. Secondly, a detailed explanation will be given of Islam’s stance on feminism …
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Islam – from darkness to light
Islam came in the midst of the wilderness the Arabs were trapped in, the wild life that was being lived by humans, where the graveyards had to bear the helpless screams of daughters being buried alive, where generations felt pride in keeping a battle ongoing initiated by their forefathers, whether was no value for human …
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Keeping the heart clean-a gateway to paradise
Why is jealousy so prevalent? Why is hatred so predominant? Why is there so much friction between families? Why is such evil rife amongst us? Why have we lost our family values? Or most of all, why have we lost our Islamic values? The simple answer to these questions is lack of cleanliness of our …
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My questions and the Quran’s replies
I asked: “how can I gain your help oh Allah?” The Quran replied: “seek help through patience and prayer”. (Al-Baqarah: 45) I said: “I am careless in my Salah”. The Quran replied: “Woe to those performers of Salah, who are neglectful (careless) of their Salah”. (Al-Ma’un: 4, 5) I said: “I am reckless …
