Ḥajj: a Lesson of a Lifetime
By Mawlānā Asim Khan As the month of Dhū ’l-Ḥijjah arrives once again, millions of fortunate Muslims from every corner of the world will undertake the journey of a lifetime; fulfilling their obligation of Ḥajj....
Category: Heart
The vision of one’s eyes is meant for this world, and the vision of one’s heart is meant for the hereafter. When a man looks with his eyes, he benefits naught. It is when he looks with his heart that he benefits – Sufyan at Thawri (rh)
Poem: a visit from Malikul Maut – the angel of death
It was early in the morning at four, When someone knocked upon a bedroom door. Who is there? The sleeping one cried. I’m Malikul Maut, let me inside. At once, the man began to...
Itikaaf – how to prepare and make the most of seclusion in the last third of Ramadan
Ibn Al-Qayyim may Allaah have mercy upon him said that as the soundness of the heart and its adherence to its way to Allah depends on its full devotion to Allah The Almighty. Itikaf...
Beuatiful hadith “One in need has reflected and come back…”
Anas reported: A bedouin came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “O Messenger of Allah, teach me what is good.” The Prophet took him by the hand and...
Fighting cancer throughout Ramadan
I am blessed to know Kazi bhai. Introduced by a friend some years ago, I knew that he was special from our first conversation. Kazi bhai was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer...
The most beloved fast and prayer to Allah(SWT) – reflections on Alhamdulillah
Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the most beloved fasting to Allah is the fasting of David and the most beloved prayer to Allah...
Ramadan reminders: often forgotten aspects of fasting
Al-Nawawi records in his book Riyad al-Salihin: Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: إِذَا أَصْبَحَ أَحَدُكُمْ يَوْمًا صَائِمًا فَلَا يَرْفُثْ وَلَا يَجْهَلْ فَإِنْ امْرُؤٌ شَاتَمَهُ أَوْ...
Is it a fast or just hunger?
Baaba jee, tomorrow I have an iftari for about 100 people and was hoping you would be able to make samosas and pakoras for them. How much will it cost? Baaba jee responded “How...
