By Yūsuf Badāt One of the traits of the inhabitants in Paradise is that their hearts will be free of rancour and hate. God Almighty says, وَنَزَعْنَا مَا فِي صُدُورِهِم مِّنْ غِلٍّ “We will have removed whatever is within their hearts of resentment [and hate].” (Qurʾān: 7:43) May God enter us all in Paradise! (Āmīn)…
By Shaykh Ibrahim Fayaz It is the habit of Allāh that He creates such personalities in every era who strive greatly for the uprising of the truth and in combating evil. In the 14 centuries of Islam, each century produced such men who kept alive the beliefs and fundamentals of Islam. As the Prophet Muḥammad…
By Shaykh Ibrahim Fayaz While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a lady on a bench near a playground. “That’s my son over there,” she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down the slide. “He’s a fine looking boy,” the lady said. “That’s…
Translated by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood قال المجد: وروينا عن الأصمعي قال Al-Majd says, “We have narrated an incident from Imam Al-Asma’ī (scholar in the field of Arabic etymology and morphology) who says, وقف أعرابي مقابل قبر النبي صلى الله تعالى عليه وسلم فقال “A bedouin [predominantly desert-dwelling Arabian] stood in front of Allāh’s Messenger (peace…
By Shaykh Mufti Rafi Usmani Translated into English by Yūsuf Badāt Questions: In Canada and North America, there are various opinions regarding the commencement of…
By Shaykhah Fatima Panchbhaya I try to cry to you God To tell you my problems I confide in only you God Cause that’s my belief Nothing makes sense to me God But that’s all part of Your wisdom I wish I could scream out God Saying why me? I know I’m not perfect God…
By Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Congratulations upon fulfilling one of the greatest pillars of Islam. You did it! You are now in a purified state. You are enveloped in mercy, blessings and rewards. It is now a new beginning. A fresh start to being at your best. Joy Express happiness and joy. Be thankful to the…
By Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt ONE: What is Qurbānī/ Udhiyyah? Qurbānī, also known as Udḥiyyah, refers to a ritual religious act of slaughtering animals for God’s sake as an act of worship during the days of slaughter (ayyām al-naḥr). The practice is a physical exercise to internalize an Abrahamic lesson of sacrificing the negative, less important…
Mathabah Publications Latest Release, Productive Pilgrimage The sacred lands are places of inspiration and positive transformation. This book, ‘Productive Pilgrimage’ establishes an expanded explosive comprehension of pilgrimage rituals and exponentially enhances the journey of those intending the visit. Discover meaning, purpose and productivity from the pilgrimage. In ‘Productive Pilgrimage’, you will learn: • Why believers…
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