Ghazali on how much wealth is sufficient for you

Imam Ghazali’s book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, ‘The Forty Principles of the Religion,’ which he wrote before his death, is a summary of Ihya ...

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From a wise young boy to one of the great companions – Lessons from the blessed life of Abdullah ibn Mas’oud

The Prophet (peace be on him) was honoured by the companions who surrounded him. They carried our religion, which is a trust (amanah) for our ...

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Ghazali on stinginess

Imam Ghazali’s book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, ‘The Forty Principles of the Religion,’ which he wrote before his death, is a summary of Ihya Ulumuddin, and ...

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Is it ok to do dhikr in the bathroom?

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Firstly there is a difference between a bathroom and a toilet. Some bathrooms do not have a toilet in them. Here it is acceptable to ...

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Do we really have free will when we are products of our environment and upbringing?

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Those who start of life with an adverse upbringing, are much more likely to have bad outcomes. Those who abuse others, have often been abused ...

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When we are deluded by our success and our blessings

Self-deception It is a fact that all our blessings are from Allah. Yet this is a reality which many of us of forget. Therefore Allah ...

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Ghazali on envy. The causes and cure of Hasad

Imam Ghazali’s book, Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, ‘The Forty Principles of the Religion,’ which he wrote before his death, is a summary of Ihya Ulumuddin, and ...

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The end of another year… Time to reflect and renew your intentions and goals

The end of another year It has been another challenging year globally, for the environment, for families communities and individuals. This year we lost many ...

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Be inspired. Lessons from the life of Maryam, mother of Jesus

Muslims regard Mary as one of the best women who ever lived. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “The chief of the women of ...

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Jesus (Eesa) in Islam

An honoured Prophet (peace be on him) It is a great honour to talk about righteous people, let alone prophets and messengers, so it is ...

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