Is it possible to be competitive and ambitious while having humility?

Iyad bin Himar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said, ‘Allah, the Most High has revealed to ...

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New formulae that challenge the mind – charity, forgiveness and humility

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him narrated that Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said:  ‘Sadaqa does not reduce (one’s) wealth; and Allah ...

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Ghazali on love (part 3) – The pleasure of seeing Allah and the signs He loves you

This is the last part of Ghazali’s chapter on love. He already mentioned that the senses are our gateway to pleasure and we love everything ...

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Do not let life distract you from Allah

Those who are distracted are in a state of heedlessness or hypocrisy In Surat Munafiqoon, which means Hypocrites, Allah Almighty Allah is warning us not ...

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Belief in Jinn

Belief in Jinn Jinn are a very hot topic. Are Jinn real or an illusion or fairy tales? They are definitely not an illusion or ...

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Ghazali on love (part 2)

Why do we love the Prophet (peace be upon him)? Ghazali likes to link every topic to its roots to examine it. How do we ...

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Don’t miss out on the blessings of Jumuah

The day of Jumuah is a great day that Allah has given exclusively to this Ummah. Missing Jumuah Salah is a sin In Surat Jumuah, ...

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Ghazali on love (part 1)

Ghazali lived in 5th century Hijri and his book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, ‘The Forty Principles of the Religion,’ which he wrote before his ...

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Abusing Allah’s favours

Provoking the wrath and enmity of Allah There is a stern hadith from the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him) warning his Ummah ...

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The etiquettes of visiting – how to be a good guest

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to teach his companions the etiquettes of everything: eating, drinking, sleeping, walking, talking, transactions, the list is ...

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