By Basharat Ali
The annual gathering of the UN General Assembly resembles, in many ways, the Hajj in Makka prior to the arrival of Islam. Allah’s religion swept away the false idols of tribalism (modern Nationalism) and replaced it with a common brotherhood of all humanity. It removed the false hierarchy of race, colour, wealth and social status to declare the true equality of all people.
By Atif Jung
Every human being enjoys Allah’s mercy, and every believing Muslim enjoys Allah’s special mercy. We are therefore obliged to extend that gift of Allah’s mercy to others as well. Here are some good examples of how Prophet Muhammad sws showed mercy to everyone, including his enemies.
By Basharat Ali
In a world where hypocrisy has become so commonplace, Muslims are warned in the Holy Qur’an: “..Why do you say as you do not do? Grievously odious is it in the sight of Allah that you say what you do not do.” Integrity of character is vital. Our words and our actions, at all times, must be of the same substance, with no contradictions.
By Basharat Ali
What can we learn from our history? What can we learn from the Battle of Ain Jalut? In the 12th century Hulagu Khan and his Mongol armies had swept irresistibly westwards and threatened to conquer the whole of Europe. But their advance was stopped by the Muslim Mamluks in Palestine, at the Battle of Ain Jalut. Unflinching courage based on absolute trust in Allah can stop the most formidable enemy….
By Sheikh Ibrahim Hussain
If we neglect the diseases of the physical heart, we risk ill health or even an early death. If we neglect the diseases of the Spiritual Heart, i.e. pride, arrogance, greed, backbiting, envy and slander, we will certainly pay dearly for our carelessness in the life to come, when all our good deeds my be used to compensate for those we have harmed in our earthly life…”
By Shaykh Hassan Elwan
Islamic Institute of Orange County
“Serving Allah is a source of loving delight. Islam is simply the loving surrender of our lower Self to Allah. The road to misery is to follow your own desires, your own whims and caprices, without restraint. The road to lasting contentment is to delay gratification, and to follow with loving obedience whatever pleases Allah.”
By Nouman Ali Khan
How to use wisdom and persuasive speech to encourage your child to pray regularly and on time. Nouman Ali Khan offers some precious advice to all parents. We should never force our children to pray, just to make ourselves feel better. His advice is precious.
By Hisham Abu Yusuf
Cambridge Central Mosque
It’s crucially important that we nurture the innate talents that Allah has gifted every child. Children often show an inclination, a skill set in their early years, that can easily be lost by the many distractions of modern life. Here are some illuminating examples shown by our beloved Prophet sws…
