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 Isra’ and Mi’raj refers to the miraculous Night Journey and Ascension of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Jerusalem (Isra’) and then through the heavens to the Divine Presence (Mi’raj), a pivotal event that affirmed his prophethood and established the five daily prayers.
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.
Prophet Solomon (Sulaymān), peace be upon him, is one of the honored prophets in the Qur'an, endowed with wisdom, just authority, and miracles, yet always presented as a humble servant of Allah. He was the son and heir of Prophet David (Dāwūd), inheriting both prophethood and a kingdom
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…
We continue the Seerah (Sirah) of the Prophet, pbuh. In this part, we describe how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (pbuh) lived in Mecca. How was he with his people? How respected was he among his people? And how he was called the honest and the trustworthy.
Many times, I have observed brothers in the prayer hall on Fridays not observing the essential obligations and etiquette taught to us by the Prophet, peace be upon him. AsSiddique Weekly (print edition) has addressed this vital subject repeatedly, yet with new brothers regularly attending only the Friday prayers, I find it important to revisit…
