How to unblock your troubles

Khutbah

These days we have a lot of suffering – many people are struggling and many are in financial need. You yourself may be finding it ...

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Why is alcohol prohibited in Islam? (part 2)

Khutbah, Q&A

Alcohol clouds the brain Allah Almighty called alcohol Khamr (intoxicant) in Surat un-Maidah from ‘cover’. Khimar means head cover*. Therefore khamra is something which covers, clouds ...

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Why do we send salah (supplication) and salam (blessings) on the Prophet (peace be on him)?

Khutbah, Q&A

It was narrated from Abdullah bin Abi Talha, from his father, that: The Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) came one day with a ...

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A letter to my friend. Part 4: Knowing Allah

Reflections on Knowledge

Keep the remembrance of Allah at all times Make Allah your only concern Imam Al-Muhasibi continues. Do not dismiss the remembrance of Allah, keep His ...

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A letter to my friend. Part 3: De-clutter your heart

Reflections on Knowledge

Look after your heart Look after your Dameer (heart) and your intention. Purify your heart, clean it and declutter it. Untie the knots in your ...

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A letter to my friend. Part 2: Taking stock of time and activities

Reflections on Knowledge

Take stock of your time and activities Imam Al-Muhasibi wrote a letter to his friend [as usual, it’s framed as on the account of a ...

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A letter to my friend. Part 1: The 7 traits of the successful believer

Reflections on Knowledge

Imam Al-Muhasibi wrote a letter to his friend [as usual, it’s framed as on the account of a wise man who wrote to his friend] ...

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Where does it say that alcohol is prohibited in the Quran (part 1)

Khutbah, Q&A

The prohibition of alcohol was introduced gradually. It happened in stages. This is gradualism. As Islam was revealed over 23 years,  the dos and dont’s ...

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The gifts of Allah are there for the taking, so grab them

Khutbah

The gifts of Allah Nafahatullahi are the gifts of Allah Almighty. There are plenty of narrations of the Prophet (peace be on him) which mention ...

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Attaining gifted knowledge – the story of Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him)

Khutbah

Abu Hurairah said, ‘O Allah’s Messenger (peace be on you). I hear many narrations from you but I forget them.’ He said, ‘Spread your cloak.’ ...

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