We should remember that guidance is a gift from Allah, and the same way that He chooses to guide whoever He wants, He can also snatch that guidance away in the blink of an eye if we do not cherish the guidance that He has granted us and thank him for it, and protect ourselves… Continue reading Cherish the Guidance
If we are believers, we can see the truth, even against ourselves, and are willing to humble ourselves and admit our mistakes. If we can do this, we have developed another strength, which to turn our backs from what we desire. Our salvation as a mu’min overrides all else. However, if everyone remains stuck in his own… Continue reading You
One of the earliest lessons learnt about the downfall of Iblis [Devil] was his lack of gratitude to Allah, when he became jealous of Adam AS’s creation and refused to prostrate to him even though Allah commanded him to. It started with the lack of gratitude by Iblis, which escalated into jealousy, arrogance and finally… Continue reading Lack of Gratitute
What is the last thing you learned? I have been always kind of a person that always wants to go extra in goodness( I am grateful), though I do not think I am doing that enough. But with that, I have realized that people think they deserve it from you, to the point they will… Continue reading To be moderate
If it were that simple, then why does guidance still elude some of us? The clue is in Surah Mutaffifin below: Nay! But on their hearts is the Ran (covering of sins and evil deeds, also a tar like substance) which they used to earn. Nay! Surely, they (evil-doers) will be veiled from seeing their… Continue reading Cleaning the dirt
If we could know the unseen, we would accept the present. When we belong to Allah, we know that everything has a wisdom. But because of the temptation and weakness, and because we are blinded by the glare of dunia (worldly life), we do not see the wisdom of Allah. Maybe the wisdom is to give… Continue reading If we could know the UNSEEN
The key to spreading Islam is through mercy and moderation. In the early days, Islam was implemented through mercy, not by force or harshness. A wise person will not push another beyond limits, but instead will encourage him to apply Islam in reasonable portions, based on individual ability and strength of faith. By the same… Continue reading Staying Devoted
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