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.
Posts tagged as “reflection”
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)
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.
Preparing for Ramadan involves strengthening your spiritual, physical, and mental readiness by gradually increasing daily Quran recitation, practicing sunnah fasts in Sha’ban, and establishing consistent prayer routines. To maximize the month, set specific goals, prepare healthy meal plans, and detox from distractions to focus on gratitude, repentance, and sincere intention.
We often worry about how we will die. Will it be peaceful? Will it be sudden? Will we have time to repent? But the truth that liberates us from this anxiety is profound: A good ending (Husn al-Khatimah) is not about the manner of your death — it's about the quality of your life.
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.
A Muslim commander and one of the Companions of the Prophet. He is mostly known for being one of the ten to whom Paradise was promised. He was the commander of a large section of the Rashidun Army during the time of the second Rashidun Caliph Umar. He was on the list of Umar's appointed successors to the Caliphate, but died during the Plague of Amwas in 639 before Umar.
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.
Duʿā is vital because it expresses our dependence on Allah, strengthens our relationship with Him, and becomes a means for guidance, mercy, and the changing of our circumstances.
The two months of Shaban and Ramadab carry great significance in Islam. Good deeds in these two months have great value and shouldn't be ignored. In this Khutbah, our brother Othman talks about the two months and the teachings of the Prophet on how to act in them.
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.
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.