The Outer and Inner Qiblah
Every time we prepare for Saláh, the first thing we do after we’ve taken wudhú is to face the Qiblah. Occasionally, we find ourselves in an unfamiliar place, then we have to calculate the direction of Qiblah…
Time
In one of the shortest and most powerful Súras, we are reminded that our whole existence in this life, would be utterly wasted, futile, pointless, unless we have faith in Alláh, act righteously, and join with others in encouraging truthfulness, patience and perseverance.
Modern Man’s Search for Identity
Most of us will recognise the search for identity amongst our Muslim youth. When we observe a change in their mannerisms, their attitudes and values, we should, rightfully be concerned about the danger of them losing their Islamic identity in the cultural melting-pot of our multiethnic society.
Sabr (Patience)
Had Allah (SWT) wished, he could have snapped his proverbial fingers, and willed the universe into existence. And yet al Saboor chose instead to be patient, creating the moon, the stars, us, over a span of 7 days. Our very existence is based upon an act steeped in patience, as an example for the way to live our lives.
On the Way to the Next Life
The poor attitude of Muslims all over the world indicates that we lack two main ingredients to be successful, namely: a firm belief in Allah and a firm belief in accountability after death.
Reviving the Individual
Individuals committed to serving Islam, are like building bricks fused together to form a solid wall. Each individual, like a brick, must be strong and capable of withstanding the loads and stresses that it is called upon to bear.
The Power of ‘Ímán
The popular belief is that if a young person grows up used to doing something, he or she shall grow old doing the same thing and if he or she grows old doing that same thing, he or she will die doing it.
Remember Oppressed Muslims
It is one of the numerous mercies of Allah that we, human beings, can and do forget; we forget unpleasant or painful situations or events just as we forget happy ones. The memory of the painful or sad events do not have the same degree of feeling of sadness as when the event occurred.