“…Do not complain about the corruption of your community, rather look to rectify your own house…”
Category: Family & Society
An advice to Muslim youth: study and work hard
With the beginning of the new academic year as well as the GCSE results, a pertinant sermon for the youth encouraging them to study and work hard.
Racism has no place in Islam
Examples of the illustrious past of Islam in its fight against racism
A reminder and admonishment for brotherhood upon Imaan
A heartfelt advice regarding the ongoing difference between some brothers in which there have been accusations of racism and prejudice
Fostering Islamic brotherhood
“And make mention of the blessing of Allah upon you, when you were enemies and he united your hearts…”
The respect of a great Prophet for his disbelieving father
A great example of compassion, gentleness and using soft words in giving Da’wah
A reminder for winter and Fiqh rulings regarding it
A sermon which contains an admonishment for winter as well as specific Fiqh rulings relating to it
Luqman the Wise: How to admonish your child
Lessons from the admonishments of Luqman the Wise towards his son, and how we should admonish our children
Muslim Women in the UK: Between Integration and Segregation
The BBC recently published a news item entitled: “Muslim women’s segregation in UK communities must end”. The subject of the article was plans outlined by David Cameron to set up a fund of £20m to integrate Muslim women in to the UK.
Your homes are a blessing from Allaah and you are responsible for them
One’s children, family and home are all great blessings from Allaah. What are our responsibilities? What are the common mistakes that are occurring in Muslim homes.
The reward for taking care of the needs of people
The most beloved action to Allaah (the Majestic and Exalted) is happiness that you bring to a Muslim, and that you are an avenue of benefit to the rest of creation
A mistake in cultivation of children: preferring sons over daughters
… due to this, the Prophet (sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam) used to order justice in dealing with son and daughters even if they be little children
Cultivating Children is an act of Worship
A Man came to Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) and said, ‘My son is disobedient to me.’ Umar then requested for his son to be bought to him, and asked him…
The Companionship of a Righteous Wife
The righteous woman will remain in the company of her husband – if he is a righteous man – for many years. She is the ‘enjoyment’ that the Messenger spoke about
Advising a Mother who commits acts of Shirk
My mother seeks help from the dead and worships other than Allah in other ways as well. I continue to advise her but my efforts appear to be in vain.