A powerful story from the Prophet on the danger of backbiting. The moral of the story is simple: hold your tongue, for there surely the Prophet has warned against it and warned of consequences.
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Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Decree, holds immense significance in Islam. Good deeds and charity performed on this night earn the reward equivalent to that of 83 years of worship (over 30,000 nights), as Allah—Glorified and Exalted—is He—has informed us in the Qur'an. This article explores how to prepare for and make the most of this blessed night.
The Story of the Believers' Vision of Allah: The Greatest Reward and Honor in Paradise.
When Fatima bint Asad passed away, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ took off his shirt and used it as her shroud. He descended into her grave, digging and widening it with his own hands. He emerged with tears in his eyes and prayed for her, asking Allah to resurrect her clothed, as she was shrouded in the shirt of the Prophet ﷺ.
Khalid ibn al-Waleed, or, as he was called by the Prophet Muhammad, pbuh, 'The Drawn Sword of God,' never lost a battle, neither before nor after Islam.
In this article, we show the final moments of his life while on his deathbed. What he did, what he said, and the message he left to Omar ibn Al-Khattab. We also explain why he was not destined to die on a battlefield.
يا أمير المؤمنين: عدلت فعدلوا، ولو رتعت لرتعوا
Among the teachings of the Prophet, pbuh, are many instructions for making Zikr, remembrance, of Allah, Subhanahu Wa Ta'aala. In this article, we explain some of the benefits of committing to Zikr.
Here is a lesson from the Prophet, pbuh, that tells us the story of the Hadith, "Life is not worth a wing of a mosquito." Which means that this life, Donya (the lower life), is not worth what a mosquito can carry on her wings.
It also shows how much the Prophet loved his daughter, Fatima, and how devoted she was to her father, pbuh.
Qass ibn Sa'idah al-Iyadi: The Greatest Orator of the Arabs, Who Believed in the Prophet ﷺ Before the Mission.
Verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah, or the Kursi, (Qur'an 2:255), is the greatest in the Qur'an, as described by the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
In this article, we discuss why.
This Hadith (saying) from the Prophet is very important, and it is also very telling. It is the heart and nothing else. If the heart is good, the person, his character, his morals will be good, yet the opposite is also true.
In this hadith, the Prophet (peace be upon him) teaches us the true meaning of responsibility.
In Islam, every person has a specific duty that they are accountable for and must uphold. Leaders have their own responsibilities and will be questioned by God about how they fulfilled them. Likewise, a man is responsible for his household—his wife and children—their food, clothing, education, upbringing, and religious guidance. Every member of society carries their own share of responsibility as well, according to their role and position.
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
I am present when my servant thinks of me, and I am with him when he remembers me.
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.