Protection against Zina for Muslims

Despite the ugliness of Zina, a person is often attracted to it because of numerous temptations. These include the evil int he nafs of the soul of a man and the also the enticement of Satan. Thus, it is incumbent that the person should take all the necessary precautions for ensuring protection against the evil. The following article highlights the some of the Islamic means for protecting one soul against Zina. One should always invoke Allah by heart and tongue. This solely is the true source and the greatest protection against Satan. “Remember Allah frequently so that…

The Sunnah of Keeping Your Wife Happy

In Islam we believe nikah to be a blessing bestowed upon us by Allah (SWT). It has been mentioned several times in the Qur’an and holds utmost importance. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) himself says: “Marriage is my sunnah, and whoever does not follow my sunnah has nothing to do with me.” [Sunan Ibn Majah, 1846] It doesn’t mean to just marry and forget about your roles and responsibilities. A man when he marries is said to have completed half of his deen. And along with this, one of the main roles of a person…

Yaum e Ashoura

Ashura (عَاشُورَاء, ) is a day of commemoration in Islam. It occurs annually on the 10th of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The day of Ashura is well known and has more significance nowadays in the remembrance of Imam Hussein (AS). The battle of Karbala was the military engagement that took place on the 10th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. The battle between the relative and companion of Imam Hussein (AS), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), son of Caliph Ali and Sayeda Fatima (R.A.). Today, Saturday 29 July 2023…

Why She Struggles to Smile – Mental Health in Islam

This story is about a woman who felt like the world was against her. But still, she praised Allah (SWT). Still, she decided that she will try her best. Her intentions were pure. Then, she started to feel tired all the time. There was a time when she used to be full of energy but nowadays she won’t get up until the afternoon. At the end of the day, she feels extreme shame wash over her. She had prostrated in her prayer and promised to Allah (SWT) to do so…

The power of duah

Dua is one of the most important tools handed by Allah to humanity, an immensely personal means for us to communicate and connect with the Almighty. The Qur’an is the word of Allah, revealed by our beloved Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him) as guidance for humanity. It is permanent and unchanging, its words permanently etched into eternity. A dua is our conversation with our Creator, the relay of our thoughts and words to Him. We can use any words, ask for anything, for good in this…

KEY TO HAPPINESS IN ISLAM – THE SECRET TO A HAPPY LIFE

In life most of us are in the constant and never ending pursuit of happiness. The thing is society and peer groups push you towards the things that don’t always give you true happiness as we find in Islam.     Have you ever asked yourself, what is true Happiness in Islam? Does your pursuit of happiness align with what the Quran and Sunnah teaches about being a happy and having a meaningful life. Islam teaches us that Happiness comes first and there is no contradiction between your natural urge to…