Don’t risk losing your faith (imaan)
By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“Beware of taking your faith for granted. Small steps in the wrong direction can lead to bigger transgressions… be alert to any temptations that will lead you astray…”
The jewel in your heart, Ayatul Kursi
By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“With only nine sentences containing just fifty words, Ayatul Kursi has been described as the greatest ayat [verse] in the Holy Quran. It’s so important that we all know and understand this verse, so that we too can benefit from it…”
Listen to both sides, and judge with justice
By Omar Galal
“Beware of making hasty judgements of others; Allah is the best of judges. Put your emotions and prejudices away. Listen carefully to both sides. Things aren’t always what they seem. The truth can be hidden somewhere you least expect to find it….”
Speculating about the End of Days
By Dr Husni Hammuda
“Trying to figure out just precisely when the world will end is a complete waste of time. When the angel Gabriel asked prophet Muhammad this question: When is the Hour? He answered: “The one questioned knows no more than the questioner.”
Being patient in days of tribulation (fitnah)
By Khalil Moya
“Allah opens the hearts to Islam.. when faced with difficulty, be patient and persevere. Always repel evil with good, and your enemy will become your friend…”
Cultivating constant Allah-awareness
By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“We should realise that in every waking and sleeping moment, we are constantly in the presence of Allah. There is no place in the heavens or on earth that is hidden from Him. Let our thoughts, words and actions reflect this constant Allah-awareness (Taqwa)…”
Da’wah though our actions
By Khalil Moya
“Talk is cheap. Let’s make our good actions match our fine words. The Holy Quran reminds us: ‘Who is better in speech than the one who invites people to Allah, and good deeds, and says, I am one of the Muslims?”
Celebrating Eidul Adha
By Omar Galal
“We are sometimes t0o hasty, too judgemental, too harsh with one another. We need more Hilm, [be gentle, forbearing, patient with one another, we need to make allowances for each other…”