The Intentions of Islamic Law (Shariah)
By Shaykh Hasan Elway
Protect our brotherhood
By Khalil Moya
Culture and Islam
By Arshad Gamiet
“our national culture, our tribal and ethnic backgrounds are only tags and labels of convenience, but our core identity is Islam. This means that we must be virtuous people, primordially upright human beings. As Muslims first, we can also be British, Pakistani, Arab or Indian. Let’s get our priorities right. Let’s aspire to the noble position that Allah has decreed for us….”
Strive for excellence (ihsan)
By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“Do the best you can: at work, at home, in your formal and informal relationships. Don’t settle for mediocrity. Always strive for excellence. Allah loves those who constantly try to better themselves…”
The blessings of hardship
By Arshad Gamiet
” That first generation of Muslims endured the most painful hardship for a good reason. Allah was setting them up to be the role models for Muslims throughout the ages. Their trials and tribulations were a vital part of this process. There was a hidden mercy in all their suffering. We must open our eyes, and our hearts, and we must look for the hidden mercy in the challenges that Allah has placed before us today…”
Beneficial Adhkaar (Remembrances of Allah)
By Khalil Moya
Here are some powerful praises to Allah, highly recommended to increase our faith (iman) and to help us endure difficulty with dignity and patience.
Lessons from Prophet Jonah (Yunus) a.s.
By Dr Husni Hammuda
“From the depths of darkness inside the stomach of the whale comes this powerful prayer of Prophet Jonah (Yunus): “O Allah, no one deserves to be worshipped except you. Please forgive me, for I have been amongst the wrongdoers (La ilaha Illaa anta subhanaka innie kuntu minath-thallimeen….”
Take five from Prophet Muhammad sws
By Khalil Moya
“When asked to give some good advice, our beloved Prophet replied: Take advantage of your youth before your old age, your health before your illness, your wealth before your poverty, your free time before you get too busy; and your life before your death…”