Man has evolved from a common parenthood as members of one human family, without any inherent superiority of one over the other. Mans’ evolution into nations and tribes is meant to foster individuality and facilitate mutual co-existence.
A key feature of the era we live in is the rapid development of technology and the continuous impact this has on our lives, both in terms of the way we live and how we spend our time.
The qabar/ grave is indeed a lonely place. In man’s journey to the everlasting hereafter, the qabr is his/her first stopover/station. Sadly, his so-called “permanent temporary” abode is abruptly vacated. His home, family, belongings and all others whom he had loved and lived with, are going to leave him/her all alone. ‘Yes’, they are soon going to desert him/her!
Prior to the creation of the heavens and the earth, in fact all the galaxies within the different universes, Allah (سبحانه و تعالى) was the only One Supreme Being. There was simply nothing else.
O Muslims, let us awake from our deep slumber and start hymning the name of Allah Ta’ala at every twist and turn of your brief stay on earth.
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What a wonderful thing it is for a Muslim to remove a difficulty / obstruction from the path of a pedestrian?
Dear Brother/ Sister in Islam
Fatimah Kadumy is the founder of Bait al Karama – “the House of Dignity” – a cooking school situated in the heart of the Old City of Nablus, which rests on the principle that it is just as effective to fight the Israeli occupation through sugar and spice, as Molotov’s and stones.
Assalaamu - Alaikum - Wa - Rahmatullahi - Wa - Barakatuhu.
In appreciation of your Home Improvement project, I would hereby like to say Jazakallah khair and shukran to all at Darul Ihsan centre for their concern in assisting me and my family by constructing our front retaining wall and also for securing our backyard with wire fencing.
Salaam aleykum warahmatullah,
I'm really grateful for the financial aid i received from the centre at the critical moment i needed it. Wallahi this is the biggest amount i have ever received from anyone in my life apart from my parents and am really overwhelmed.
Assallah Mu Alaikum
Dear Brother in Islam
I, Farhana and my family are very grateful for all the help we received regarding the business empowerment which is there to uplift Muslim brothers and sisters who are in need of a boost in life.
My name is Imraan.
I am writing this letter to show my gratefulness to the organization which empowered me with fees for the driving school.
Abu Umamah (رضي الله عنه) reports that the Nabi of Allah ﷺ said:
”Four people whom Allah SWT cursed and the Angels said aameen to ... are ones who:
mislead the needy;
deceive a blind person by misdirecting him to a well, or lie to him that an animal is in front him;
give a wrong address to another person; and
beat up their parent/s until they (the parent/s) complain to Allah SWT.”
Benefits of providing water
Providing water to a thirsty person or those in need of it is a special form of charity having much reward. Water is the source of life and to give water is likened to giving life. Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said “The best form of sadaqah is giving someone water.” (Ibn Majah)