Muharram and Hijrah – the lessons and virtues

Today’s reflection I about the Hijra (the migration of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be on him to Madinah) and Muharram. Every year people celebrate the ...

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Be good to your relatives

In Imam Ghazali’s Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, The Forty Principles of the Religion, he explores how to deal with different people. In this section ...

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Love thy neighbour

In Imam Ghazali’s Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, The Forty Principles of the Religion, he explores how to deal with different people. In this section ...

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The Imposters – protect yourself from being deceived by false knowledge

Seeking authentic knowledge is an obligation for every Muslim Today’s topic is the imposters – those people who claim that they have knowledge and lead ...

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Should you follow a tariqa?

Q&A

Many people find the idea of their spiritual journey being fast-tracked by joining a tariqa (Sufi path) appealing. They think that their connection with Allah ...

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Do you have to make up missed salah (qadha salah)?

Q&A

The obligation of salah Praying at the specified time is obligatory for all sane Muslims over the age of puberty. Verily, As Salaah (the prayer) ...

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Tribute to the late Shaykh Khalil al Mays

The loss of a dear scholar Abdullah bin `Amr bin Al-`As narrated: حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ أَبِي أُوَيْسٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكٌ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ ...

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Ghazali’s 20 rules for dealing with people. Rules 19-20 Avoid the people of ghaflah and the rights of Muslims

Rule 19: Stay away from those who do not benefit your deen Distance yourself from people of ghaflah (heedlessness). People of ghaflah will impact your ...

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Ghazali’s 20 rules for dealing with people. Rules 16-18 Defend others in their absence, be tactful and be cautious of the company of the rich

Rules 16-20  for dealing with people Rule 16: Supporting your brother or sister in their absence In Imam al Ghazali’s Kitaab Al-Arba’in Fi Usul ad-Din, ...

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Eid al Adha: a time for unity and brotherhood

And when you have performed your holy rites remember God, as you remember your fathers or yet more devoutly. Now some men there are who ...

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