Food for Soul
This post tends to shed light on one primary value and merit of surah al-Fatiha, one that has to do with an existing dialogue that runs between the one praying and reciting the Surah on one hand, and Allah on the other. Read More
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The notion discussed in Rhonda Byrne’s best-seller The Secret, one of the books that sparked heated debate worldwide since its release over three or four years ago, is quite an old concept that was revived in modern times, capturing the interest and the amazement of simply everybody, proponents and critics alike. Read more
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Surah Al- Kahf is the 18th chapter of the Holy Quran that comprises of 110 verses (Ayat), and it is highly recommended that Muslims recite it on the Night before Friday or on Friday itself, preferably during the morning so as to not forget. Read more
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Ibn Ataa’ Allah Al Sakandary is a Jurist from Alexandria, Egypt, who followed the Maliki School of Jurisprudence. It is also said that he followed and represented the Shadhili Sufi order as he took part in documenting the biographies of the order’s founders. Ibn Ataa is most famous and acknowledged for his compilation of aphorisms,… Read more
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There are days when I’m so lost and confused, upset and disheartened, overwhelmed with all sorts of emotions none of which, however, I am really acquainted with. On one occasion, I couldn’t take it anymore on my own, so I took it to the Almighty in prostration. I most sincerely asked Him to help me.… Read more
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In the wake of the conquest of Makkah, in the eighth year after the Hijrah, most of the Arabian Peninsula communities wittingly entered the fold of Islam. In the wake of the conquest of Makkah, in the eighth year after the Hijrah, most of the Arabian Peninsula communities wittingly entered the fold of Islam. Those… Read more
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“It is incumbent upon me to increase your grants and livelihoods and fix up, for you, every means of defense. It is incumbent upon me not to throw you into jeopardies, nor confine you in your front posts; and I pledge that if you stay away on missions, I will be responsible for your families… Read more
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“O Our Lord! Forgive us our sins as well as those of our brethren who preceded us on the way of faith, and let not our hearts entertain any hatred or malice against any of those who share with us the same belief. “Our Lord! Verily You are the Most Kind and the Most Merciful.”… Read more
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“We rose up in the morning and the whole kingdom of Allah rose up, and praise is due to Allah. There is no true god but Allah, the One Who has no partner with Him. His is the Sovereignty and all Praise is due to Him. He has Power over everything. “O Allah! I… Read more
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Pause for a while.. Blackout from the noise of our modern day life… Scan the world around you and contemplate.. Delve deep into your soul and browse through your spiritual conflicts. What do you see? How far do you feel connected to the universe? You are getting close to the ultimate truth about Life and… Read more
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Ever wondered… You are walking down a crowded street on a lovely morning and you never know…an acquaintance of yours maybe just standing around the corner Ready to show up in front of you. You really don’t know him..But you will surely straightaway recognize him He stands out even though part of the crowd… Read more