There are certain times of the year when one needs to stand firm against oneself and one's worldly desires. These times should be used to the maximum to achieve the utmost success.
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The Prophet (PBUH) summoned ‘Amir and addressed him with a stern, powerful question: “Why would one of you kill his brother? Why did you not say ‘Barak Allahu Lak’ (May Allah bless you) when you saw what you liked?”
It was narrated from 'Uqbah bin 'Amr, Abu Mas’ud, that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Among the words that people learned from the earlier Prophets are: 'If you feel no shame, then do as you wish.’"
The Prophet Muhammad’s Farewell Sermon, delivered on the Day of Arafah during his final pilgrimage in 10 AH, sanctifies human life, honor, and property, abolishes pre-Islamic usury and blood feuds, and condemns tampering with sacred months. It outlines spousal rights with an emphasis on kindness toward women, declares believers as brothers with no one’s wealth lawful except by consent, affirms equality among humanity regardless of race or tribe except through piety, and leaves the Qur’an and Sunnah as enduring guidance.
This is an analogy struck by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) for the seeker of the Hereafter. For verily, Satan lies in wait on his path, and the soul along with its false hopes and desires are his helpers. Thus, if he awakens during his journey and purifies his intention in his deeds, he is safe from Satan and his forces, and from the bandits of the road and their aides. Then he is guided to the fact that traversing the path of the Hereafter is difficult, attaining the Hereafter is arduous, and it is not obtained by the slightest effort.
Islam offers something the modern world desperately needs: a comprehensive moral system that produces individuals of exceptional character, people who honor their parents, protect the vulnerable, welcome strangers, speak truth, and stand for justice even when it costs them.
Islamic laws are derived from two primary sources: the Quran (the spoken words of Allah) and the Sunnah (the way (traditions: everything he said or did) of the Prophet ﷺ, preserved through Hadith). Without Hadith, we would be like sailors with a map but no compass—we would know the destination but not how to navigate…
عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه و سلم -وَهُوَ الصَّادِقُ الْمَصْدُوقُ-: “إنَّ أَحَدَكُمْ يُجْمَعُ خَلْقُهُ فِي بَطْنِ أُمِّهِ أَرْبَعِينَ يَوْمًا نُطْفَةً، ثُمَّ يَكُونُ عَلَقَةً مِثْلَ ذَلِكَ، ثُمَّ يَكُونُ مُضْغَةً مِثْلَ ذَلِكَ، ثُمَّ يُرْسَلُ إلَيْهِ الْمَلَكُ فَيَنْفُخُ فِيهِ الرُّوحَ، وَيُؤْمَرُ بِأَرْبَعِ كَلِمَاتٍ: بِكَتْبِ رِزْقِهِ،…
Here, the greatness of Muhammad (PBUH), the Messenger of Allah, becomes clear. He did not want internal strife or civil war, even if there was a chance—or even a strong likelihood—of his victory. Here, his compassion and humanity shine: he could not bear to see people persecuted because of him, even though he knew well…
We now see him in Ta’if, taking shelter in an orchard, its walls shielding him from his pursuers. His right hand was raised toward heaven in supplication to Allah, while his left hand shielded his face from the stones. He called upon his Creator and Lord: “If You are not angry with me, then I…
What awakened conscience would not be stirred by such a rare and unique scene? It was the sight of a man known to his people for complete soundness of mind and flawless behavior, standing alone before his nation with a call that could shake mountains. His words flowed from his heart and tongue—confident and noble—as…