My Path To Easy Life

Deen and Dunya are more intertwined than we know. More often than not, people tend to function in extremes when it comes to their deen and dunya- some completely invest themselves in this worldly life, forgetting the impending akhirah, whereas others seclude themselves from society as a means to focus on their spiritual and religious duties, all the while neglecting their families and worldly duties. What they tend to forget is that Islam is not a religion of extremes but is, in fact, a religion of balance and ease. The key to being a good Muslim in the eyes of Allah (SWT) does not lie in hating the dunya or running away from it, it lies in finding a balance between your religious duties and your worldly duties- for they both go hand in hand. “Do not exult. Indeed, Allah does not like the exultant. But seek, through that which Allah has given you, the home of the Hereafter; and [yet], do not forget your share of the world. And do good as Allah has done good to you. And desire not...

Mothers have a tonne of task on their schedule at all times, so here is a quick guide to help them manage their day more effectively. Narrated Abu Hurayrah (RA), a man came to Allah’s Messenger and said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Who is more entitled to be treated with the best companionship by me? The prophet said, “Your mother.” The man said. “Who is next?” The prophet said, “Your mother.” The man further said, “Who is next?” The prophet said, “Your mother.” The man asked for the fourth time, “Who is next?” The prophet said, “Your father.” (Bukhari 8:73) This hadith goes to show the extremely high status granted to mothers in Islam. The role of a mother possesses an unparalleled honor, which remains unmatched, hence, Islam places great emphasis on being dutiful to one’s parents, to always being kind to them and to honor and respect them unconditionally. A mother is not only responsible for catering to a child’s physical needs i.e. feeding them, looking after them etc., but she is al...

TREATMENT OF WOMEN IN ISLAM. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Taking good care of women and treating them with kindness is an act of worship and whoever treat women especially our wives bady is commiting a major sin. Marriage is not slavery but companionship which is a trust from Allah and Allah will judge us as to how we treated our wives. Allah saysin the Quran: وَعَاشِرُوهُنَّ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ Live with them in kindness. Surat An-Nisa 4:19. This is a command from Allah not a request as such whoever goes againstthe commands of Allaah is committing a major sin. Out beloved Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him and his family, also commanded us to treat women well by saying; Treat women well, for woman is created from a rib and the most curved portion of the rib is its upper portion. If you try to s...

"Happiness is corrected to being content. If you feel satisfied with your life, you'll feel happier" It is in human nature to never be fully satisfied. Instead of living in the present and fully enjoying it, we moan about our problems completely disregarding the countless blessings that Allah (SWT) has bestowed upon us. We should get this in our heads that as humans it is in our nature to always want more. If you are not content due to the fact that you do not have a certain thing today and you believe that you’ll be happy once you get that thing, you are completely wrong. Desires are never-ending. If you get what you want now, you’ll have a new aim/desire tomorrow and will be running after that. So instead of always running after “things” we should take some time off and enjoy the things that we have already attained through our previous struggles. As reported by Anas bin Malik; “If there were two valleys of gold for the son of Adam, he would l...

We all seek inspiration. It is, after all, what drives us. As humans, we search for role models, people we aspire to be, people we can look up to and people we learn from. The sahabah, companions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), were exactly that; role models. They were the greatest generation in the history of mankind. The most beloved of creations for Allah are His prophets and His messengers, possessing the highest of ranks in Jannah, and after them, comes the  sahabah , who possess the second highest rankings in Jannah. There is not an inkling of doubt that the best role model for humankind is the Prophet (PBUH) himself, as he was a living and breathing practical example of all that is the Holy Quran and its teachings. And the sahabah followed none but the Prophet (PBUH) himself. They dedicated their whole lives to the cause of Islam and followed in the footsteps of the Prophet (PBUH) in all spheres of their lives, without question. In essence, if we follow the way of life l...

Bidah is very common is today's age, so how can you prevent yourself from dong it? T he word Bidah is from the root word Al-Bada - which means to create something without precedence. It is a kind of ‘innovation’ in different matters of life; however it is something that is not always acceptable. Therefore, it is important to distinguish between the different kinds of Bidah. One kind, innovation, concerns the worldly affairs and is permissible. There is however another kind of Bidah which concerns matters of religion and it is a great sin to indulge in it. It is dangerous to introduce things in religion and there is a great punishment for those involved in these acts. According to a hadith narrated by Aisha (RA), the Prophet (PBUH) said: “Whoever innovates something into this matter of ours which does not belong to it will have it rejected” (Bukhari 2550). Anyone who worships Allah in a manner not acceptable or prescribed in Islam and not in accordance with hadith and Sunna...

As salam alaikum warahmotullah wabarakatu. Firstly, what is "Istimna" (masturbation)? Masturbation is the forceful act of stroking ones' private part in order to enjoy the pleasure coming from it. SCHOOL OF THOUGHT VIEW There are varying opinions on its permissibility. It's forbidden in the Twelve school of the Shi'a denomination of Islam and all its associated subdivisions. It is considered haram (unpermissble) according to the Matila Madh'hab. The Hanafi school has a more permissive outlook. According to Ibn Hazm and the Hanbali Madh'hab, It is halal (permissible) only under two conditions. First, the fear of commiting fornication or adultery, and second, not having the means to marry. Sheikh Assim al-Hakeem stated that masturbation is halal but only if one is otherwise definitely going to fornicate. Varous scholarly thoughts concluding it being halal include the following. Ibn al-Qayyim, a 14th century Sunni Islamic Scholar: Ibn Aqil said: ...

As salam alaikum warahmotullah wabarakatu. Firstly, what is "Istimna" (masturbation)? Masturbation is the forceful act of stroking ones' private part in order to enjoy the pleasure coming from it. SCHOOL OF THOUGHT VIEW There are varying opinions on its permissibility. It's forbidden in the Twelve school of the Shi'a denomination of Islam and all its associated subdivisions. It is considered haram (unpermissble) according to the Matila Madh'hab. The Hanafi school has a more permissive outlook. According to Ibn Hazm and the Hanbali Madh'hab, It is halal (permissible) only under two conditions. First, the fear of commiting fornication or adultery, and second, not having the means to marry. Sheikh Assim al-Hakeem stated that masturbation is halal but only if one is otherwise definitely going to fornicate. Varous scholarly thoughts concluding it being halal include the following. Ibn al-Qayyim, a 14th century Sunni Islamic Scholar: Ibn Aqil said: ...

While all of us want a ticket to paradise, not many of us know much about jannat. The aim of every Muslim in this world is to make it to Jannah in the next life. Before doing anything, we think about its consequences and the possibility of it jeopardizing our entry to Jannah. While all of us want a  ticket to paradise , not many of us know much about Jannah. According to a hadith narrated by Ubaadah (RA) the Holy Prophet (PBUH) said: “Whoever bears witness that there is no god but Allah alone, with no partner or associate, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger, and that ‘Esa is the slave of Allah and His Messenger, and a word which Allah bestowed on Maryam and a spirit created by Him (cf. al-Nisa’ 4:171), and that Paradise is true and Hell is true, will have the right to be admitted by Allah to Paradise through whichever of the eight gates he wishes, because of his good deeds” (Bukhari 3180). The entry of Muslims through these gates is contingent upon many factor...

Alhamdulillah – a word we are all too familiar with. It stands as a simple utterance but is entrenched in profound meaning and divine devotion. In literal terms, it means “Praise Be to Allah (SWT)”. As Muslims, we have all grown up hearing the use of the word “Alhumdulillah” in our daily lives, but do we truly understand the significance of the word? We tend to utter words in an automatic fashion but sometimes we forget the deep implications of those words. Alhamdulillah is a form of high praise of Allah (SWT) and it is very much loved by Him. Saying Alhumdulillah is an expression of high praise and utter gratitude before Allah (SWT), the most Gracious, the ever Merciful, for bestowing us with His endless blessings – spiritually, materialistically etc. – which he continues to give us. Being grateful is one of the main attributes of a Muslim and is an integral part of being a good believer. “And if you would count the favors of Allah, never could you be able to count them. Truly,...

Amna Anwaar Wednesday January 17, 2018 Always speak the truth and be honest. Lifestyle Sadly, it has always been the way of the world that lying stands to be a much more easily adopted habit than telling the truth. However, lying leads to nothing but destruction and ruin. The truth, on the other hand, is one of the greatest virtues a person can possess and brings about great benefits and rewards. The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: “I enjoin you to be truthful, for truthfulness leads to righteousness and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man may continue to tell the truth and endeavor to be truthful until he is recorded with Allah as a speaker of truth. And beware of lying, for lying leads to wickedness and wickedness leads to Hell. A man may continue to tell lies and endeavor to tell lies until he is recorded with Allah as a liar.” (Muslim, 2607) Allah (SWT) loves those who choose to speak the truth above all else. An honest person is not only exalted in ...