Riyaa in Islam is performing acts of worship or good deeds with the intention of being seen, admired, or praised by people rather than solely for Allah's pleasure, rendering such deeds spiritually void and akin to minor shirk
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I am present when my servant thinks of me, and I am with him when he remembers me.
And among the people is he whose speech about the life of this world impresses you, and he even calls upon Allah as a witness to what is in his heart, yet he is the most severe of opponents. But when he turns away, he strives throughout the land to spread corruption therein and to destroy crops and offspring; and Allah does not love corruption. And when it is said to him, ‘Fear Allah,’ pride in sin takes hold of him. Then Hell is sufficient for him, and how wretched a resting place it is. (Qur'an 2: 204-206)
On January 26, 2026, The AsSiddique Post received documented information indicating that many ongoing issues at the Islamic Center are not simply the result of personal differences, as previously assumed, but arise from deeper and more serious problems within the community.
This is the story of the first martyr (and martyress) in Islam. An old lady, a black lady, yet she was promised along with her family, a high place in Jan'nah.
The Night of Mid-Sha’ban, known in Arabic as Laylat al-Nisf min Sha’ban, is one of the greatest nights of the year. In the Islamic understanding, the night precedes the day so it falls on the night before the fifteenth day of Sha’ban. ‘Ata’ bin Yasar, who narrated hadith from the Companions, said that after Laylat al-Qadr, there is no night better than the Night of Mid-Sha’ban. Its greatness is due to the divine gifts that are bestowed during it.
My reflection on a piece from Dr. Mustafa Mahmoud's book (Travelers in God's World). The piece is important to read and ponder for some time.
In this article, we talk about the people of the village whom Allah (SWT) sent them two Prophets and then supported them with a third. What happened to them? How was their reaction? What did God, the Almighty, do, and then what was their ultimate punishment.
Qutayba was an Arab commander of the Umayyad Caliphate who became governor of Khurasan and distinguished himself in the conquest of Transoxiana during the reign of al-Walid I (705–715). A capable soldier and administrator, he consolidated Muslim rule in the area and expanded the Caliphate's border to include most of Transoxiana. From 705 to c. 710, he consolidated Muslim control over the native principalities of Tokharistan and conquered the principality of Bukhara, while in 710–712 he conquered Khwarizm and completed the conquest of Sogdiana with the capture of Samarkand. The latter opened the road to the Jaxartes valley, and during the last years of his life Qutayba led annual campaigns there, extending Muslim control up to the Fergana Valley and parts of Chinese Turkestan.
A Noble Companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Devoted Servant, Warrior of Faith, and Keeper of Hadith.
Verse 3 of Chapter 10 of the Quran starts with a declaration of faith, then the miracle of creating the Heavens and the Earth in 6 days.
We see here a mention of the day, the Heavens and the Earth, then we hear about the Throne, and the taking care of every single matter in the existence.
Abu Bakr Assiddiq (May Allah be pleased with him) was the first to believe after Khadija (MABOwH) and the first man to believe.
Abu Bakr's faith was described by the Prophet Muhammad as equivalent to the faith of the Muslim Ummah altogether.
Ali ibn Abi Talib (Arabic: عَلِيُّ بْن أَبِي طَالِب, romanized: ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib) (600 – 661 CE) was the fourth Rashidun caliph who ruled from 656 CE until his assassination in 661.
It is nothing but religion: whoever preserves it will lead, and whoever neglects it will fall.
Public school enrollment statewide declined by more than 10,000 students this year, the largest dip since the pandemic, mirroring national trends, new data shows.