Seeking Permission Before Entering
‘Ata’ said, “I asked Ibn ‘Abbas, ‘Does one ask permission of one’s sister?’ He replied, ‘Yes.’ I repeated it and said, ‘My two sisters live in my room and I provide for them and spend on them, so do I ask them for permission?’ He said, ‘Yes. Do you want to see them naked?’ Then […]
Going to Allah with a Sound Heart
Going to Allah with Qalb Salim—a sound, pure heart—is the ultimate goal of a believer seeking true success. The Quran reminds us, “The Day when neither wealth nor children will benefit, except for he who comes to Allah with a sound heart” (Quran 26:88-89). A Qalb Salim is free from arrogance, envy, hatred, and spiritual […]
Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday) — Humility
The story of Dhul-Qarnayn in Surah Al-Kahf (18:83-98) describes a just and powerful king to whom Allah granted authority. He traveled across lands, helping people and establishing justice. When faced with the corruption of Gog and Magog (Ya’juj and Ma’juj), he built a massive iron barrier to contain them. [Dhul-Qarnayn] said, “This is a mercy […]
Being a Good Companion
Just as we seek righteous companions, we must strive to be good friends to others. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “None of you [truly] believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.” (Bukhari, Muslim) Being a good companion means:
Avoid Harmful Associations
Be cautious about deep attachments with those who lead us away from Allah. Negative companionship can manifest in various ways, including: Allah warns in the Quran: “And do not incline toward those who do wrong, lest you be touched by the Fire, and you would not have other than Allah any protectors; then you would […]
A Righteous Friend
A righteous friend possesses the following qualities:
Reality of Death
Death is the only certainty in life, yet it is the most neglected reality. Many live as if they will never leave this world, becoming absorbed in material pursuits. Allah reminds us: “Wherever you may be, death will overtake you, even if you should be within towers of lofty construction.” (Surah An-Nisa 4:78) The Prophet […]
Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday) — Seek Righteous Companions
One powerful lesson from Surah Al-Kahf is the importance of seeking righteous companionship. In Ayah 28, Allah commands, “And keep yourself patient with those who call upon their Lord in the morning and the evening, seeking His countenance. And do not turn your eyes away from them desiring the adornments of worldly life, and do […]
Living with Adab Daily
Adab refers to the refined manners and ethical conduct derived from the Quran and Sunnah. It encompasses behavior towards Allah, oneself, others, and the environment. It is the foundation upon which faith is built and the means through which a believer attains closeness to Allah. Practicing adab is a lifelong commitment that requires consistency, self-awareness, […]
What The Quran Will Do To You — Give Confidence
The more you study the Quran, the stronger your confidence becomes. You no longer worry about what others think of you, as your focus shifts to pleasing Allah and staying true to His guidance. Many people spend their entire lives consumed by the opinions of others, yet those opinions may not always align with the […]
Reliance on Allah During Trials
When you complain to people, we are burdening people with our emotions. The best thing is to hand it over to Allah, following Prophet Ya’qub, the father of Prophet Yusuf (peace upon them). “He said, ‘I only complain of my suffering and my grief to Allah, and I know from Allah that which you do not […]
Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday)–Faith & Reliance on Allah
The story of the Youth of the Cave in Surah Al-Kahf is a powerful testament to faith and reliance on Allah.Choosing to flee persecution, they sought refuge in a cave and handed over their affairs entirely to Allah, saying, “Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance” (Surah […]
