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Dua to recite after every salah

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The Dua Allahumma A’inni Ala Zikrika Wa Shukrika Wa Husni Ibadatika was taught by our Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to recite after every Salah. Consider reading the following Sahih Hadith. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) took hold of my hand and said, “O Mu’adh! By Allah I love you, so I advise you to never forget to recite after every prayer: “Allahumma a’inni ala dhikrika, wa shukrika, wa husni ‘ibadatika” – Abu Dawud and An- Nasa’i [Riyad as-Salihin 384] By making this Dua, we ask Allah (SWT) to help us and…

TAWAKKUL, TESTS & TRIALS (Last part)

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Tawakkul is one of the duties of the believers. Entrusting one’s affairs to Allah, may He be exalted, and relying on Him is something that is required in all one’s affairs, both religious and worldly. This is enjoined in many texts, such as the following: “and put your trust in Allah if you are believers indeed.” (al-Maa’idah 5:23) “…and rely upon Allah. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs” (an-Nisa’ 4:81) “And to Allah belong the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth and to Him will be…

MISCONCEPTIONS (part 5)

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Q. Is there a sign that I can see to recognise that I might have Hasad towards others? A. The issue of the evil eye includes all people, even those who are righteous if they do not pay attention to it, whereas envy is limited to certain people. Hence the envious person has certain characteristics by which he may be distinguished. The envier is always angry at the decrees of Allaah. The envier always complains and rarely thanks Allaah even if he owns the whole world. He follows up the…

Saudi artist expresses faith, culture at Kosova exhibition

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Ghadeer Hafez has hints of blue on black and white paintings, which portrays ‘hope’ when turning humbly to God Jeddah: Saudi Arabia’s Ghadeer Hafez says her recent exhibition in Kosova showcases her belief that faith can restore balance, meaning and purity in one’s life. Her work was displayed at the Euro Kosovo International Art Festival from Sept. 22 to 29, which was held under the title “My Creative World in Kosovo,” and featured the output of 30 renowned artists from 20 countries. Hafez was the only artist from Saudi Arabia…

The evil eye (part 4)

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HASAD (DESTRUCTIVE JEALOUSY) Envy constitutes a disease of the heart and it is one of the flaws inherent in human characters that can damage the well being of the family and the community in general. In order to understand its true nature and convey a beneficial understanding, a single definition of this malady will not be sufficient. So envy is: “To wish for a blessing from the person it was bestowed on, regardless of whether the envious person wants the blessing for himself or not.” (lbn Hajar AI-Asqalani-Fath-u/ Bari) “When…

World Heart Day

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World Heart Day, an annual observance and celebration held on September 29, intended to increase public awareness of cardiovascular diseases, including their prevention and their global impact. In 1999 the World Heart Federation (WHF), in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO), announced the establishment of World Heart Day. Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death globally. These deaths were the result of coronary heart disease or stroke. Although cardiovascular diseases are often considered to be afflictions of people living in developed countries, where sedentary lifestyle is common, more than 80 percent of deaths from these diseases occur in…

CURE FROM THE EVIL EYE (Part 3)

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POSSESSION Those who deal with ruqyah (incantation) as prescribed in Islam have mentioned some of the symptoms from which it may be known whether a person has been possessed by the jinn or affected by the evil eye. They are not definitive symptoms and may vary in some cases, and may be more or less in other cases. As for the symptoms of possession, they are: Turning away and reacting strongly when hearing the adhaan (call to prayer) or Quran Fainting, seizures and falling when Quran is read over him…

PROTECTION AGAINST THE EVIL EYE (Part 2)

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Actions to take against the evil eye We read yesterday about how dangerous the Evil eye can be, but if we study the Sunnah we are taught ways to protect ourselves from evil. Listed below are actions mentioned in the authentic ahadeeth to be taken to protect ourselves form evil eye. 1. SEEK ALLAAH’S REFUGE AGAINST THEIR EVIL Allah [The Most High] hears the one who seeks His Refuge and knows what the person is seeking. Allah is able to do all things and He alone is the One from…

German Footballer, Robert Bauer has converted to Islam

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Robert Bauer, born 9 April 1995, is a German professional footballer who plays as a full-back or as a wing-back for Saudi Professional League club Al-Tai. Eligible to represent Germany or Kazakhstan, Bauer revealed that he had rejected an offer from the latter in February 2015 in hopes of representing Germany. The next month, he received his first call-up to the Germany U20 side and represented them at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand that summer. He was part of the squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics, where Germany won the silver medal. On 14 September 2023, Robert Bauer has announced…

Duaa after the Azaan

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Allah SWT has made Islam a very beautiful and easy-to-follow religion for all Muslims. Salah is one of the most essential pillars of Islam. It is mandatory upon every Muslim to perform Namaz five times a day. Therefore, to remind Muslims of the specific time of prayer, it is the duty of the muezzin to give Adhan – call to prayer. It is said that every person who utters the sentences of the Adhan will find their heart full of divine grace and purity. Jabir bin Abdullah (RA) narrated that…