Library Update: E-books

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Presenting some Islamic books for the purpose of education and personal use. Interested readers may please proceed to download.

Fasting and the Tranquil Soul

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Sharing this beautiful piece of work. May Allah reward the publishers.

Du’aa in Times of Distress, Worries, Anxiety and Sorrow

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This is an amazingly effective and soothing du’aa. Subhanallaah.

If you say this du’aa when you’re experiencing distress, anxiety, pain or sorrow, you’ll feel the relief, ease and comfort that this du’aa brings.

The Full Qur’an Translation and Notes in English

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I added two e-books, alhamdulillaah:

1. Surah al Kahf: Translation and Commentary 

2. The Glorious Qur’an: Translation and NOTES in English (This can be shared with Non-Muslim readers as it doesn’t have the Arabic Text. It is plain and in simple English)

Please proceed to Download, inShaa’Allah:

Five Main Punctuation Marks in the Qur’an

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We need guidance as to how to read the Qur’an. One such necessity is to learn about the Punctuation Marks in the Qur’an. This will help a Qur’an Reader to read the holy scripture without committing any errors in terms of meaning and connotations. 

Presenting a beautiful work by world-renowned Arabic scholar, Dr. V. Abdur Rahim.

Growing up and the Gratitude Culture

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Being Thankful is your reason for existence! 

Gratitude is a Muslim’s raison d’etre.

Indeed, it is the announcement of the Creator of all humans!

Ramadhaan of the Prophet and Sahaba

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Alhamdulillaah, as the blessed month of Ramadhaan is round the corner, it is prudent to take time to think and plan.

This presentation will help us all on how to prepare ourselves to be able to walk in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad (sal-lal-laahu-alaihi-wa-sallam)

Download: Ramadhaan of the Prophet and Sahaba

This was beautifully presented by Dr. Sheik Mohammad Iyada al Kobaisi, Grand Mufti at the Islamic And Cultural Affairs Department of the Govt. of Dubai.

Baarakallaahu Feekum

Burning out for others!

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It is good at times to STOP and THINK.

Every Friday millions of Muslims worldwide recite Surah al Kahf.

We will be doing ourselves a huge favour if we pause & think on ayah no. 6

Muharram: The Month of Allah

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Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakatuhu.

While wishing you all a Blessed Islamic New Year 1442, glad to post this video on Muharram, the Month of Allah.

Hope you will enjoy the video and learn about the first month of the Islamic Calendar.

Surah al Kahf and a Treasure for Life!

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Presenting here some resources on Surah al Kahf and Friday in the form of a 1-page PDF. Baarakallaahu Feekum.

Effective Tafseer Strategies

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An effective way to teach Tafseer to young and adult. MaShaaAllah.

Please proceed to download the file, InshaaAllah. 

The Early Muslims in Ramadhaan & Five Key Areas of Change

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In the name of Allah, all praise is for Allah, and may His peace and blessings be upon His final Messenger Muhammad (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wasallam)

Despite the fact that more than a billion Muslims will be fasting this Ramadan, how many are aware of how the Early Muslims (Salaf), those who lived Islam in the best possible way, would observe this sacred month? How they would spend their days and nights and what would change for them during the sacred month. 

How to Prepare for Ramadhaan?

As Ramadhaan starts on Thursday in UAE, Saudi Arabia and adjoining places, I extend my hearty greetings to all my respected blog readers: RAMADHAAN MUBAARAK TO YOU 🙂

I request you to go through this short and sweet video that conveys the significance of Ramadhaan in a brief and yet comprehensive way. This can be shown in corporate offices and educational institutions as part of Welcoming the blessed Month, InShaaAllah. It’s for about 4 Minutes only. 

Jerusalem in the Qur’an

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This ayah sums up the current politico-socio-religious situation in the world.

“And when it is said to them, ‘Do not cause corruption on the earth,’ they say, “We are but reformers.” Surah al Baqarah 2:11

When the perpetrators of fasad raise their ugly head and do things with impunity, it becomes a collosal fitna for the victims of injustice and oppression.

The paradox of Remembering Selfies and Forgetting the Self!

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Self, selfie, selfie stick. Self-praise, self-promotion, self-consciousness!

Showing off has become a part and parcel of one’s life in today’s world.

Changing selfies very often and sharing them with everyone is a craze now a days.

Social media has transformed a sane man into a maniac of a sort.

People now take pride in showing and sharing their ‘status’ to others.

The growing madness in the age of selfie-sticks has made man a victim of narcissism. 

Eid al Adhaa Mubaarak

تقبّل الله منّا ومنكم  May Allah accept it from us and you.

🙂 EID MUBAARAK to You 🙂

Alhamdulillaah, here are a few useful links on Eid Eid Adha, Eid Takbeer, Sacrifice & the Day of Sacrifice, the Days of Tashreeq, etc.

How to instill the Qualities of Manhood in our Children?

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This question represents one of the major problems of parenting in today’s world. The following are some of many Islamic points that will help develop manhood in a child’s personality:

1. Call them by respectful Nicknames:

Calling the child Abu so and so, or Umm so and so, is something that increases their sense of responsibility and makes them feel older than their actual age. This will make them feel equal to older people. (Abu means father/Umm means mother) 

Ramadhaan fasts + 6 Shawwal fasts make fasting every day!

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Eid-ul-Fitr marks the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar.

Fasting six days of the month of Shawwal is mentioned in authentic ahadeeth.

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 

“Whosoever fasted in Ramadhaan and then followed up with six fasting days of Shawwal, it is like fasting every day.” (Muslim)

The Nights of Laylatul Qadr

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alhamdulillaah, the Last Ten Days of Ramadhaan, especially the Laylatul Qadr nights are here to embrace us and shower immense blessings upon us, Inshaa’Allah.

If today is the 20th fast in your area, Tonight then is the first odd night (21st Night = one of the five Laylatul Qadr Nights)

One Page PDF: Hadeeth and Sunnah Resources

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PS: Ramadhaan Page   Laylatul Qadr Page

Downloading important resources is made easy at the touch of the button.

This One Page PDF comes to you as Ramadhaan Gift.

I’m sure brothers/sisters will find this to be very useful, inshaaAllah.

Matters concerning Guidance

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PS: Ramadhaan Page

To Those Brothers and Sisters following this Blog: I am writing a post on Al Hudaa/Al Hidayah entitled ‘Guidance of Allah is the only true Guidance’. As a prelude to that, I would request you to go through this introductory part and also recall this parable posted long back in this blog. 

The Hadeeth of Three Aameens

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It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said:

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) ascended the minbar and said: “Aameen, aameen, aameen.” 

“Rely on Allah, and Do Not Give Up…”

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When Prophet Muhammad (sal…) said: “Strive for what benefits you…” he was encouraging us to hasten in seizing the positive opportunities that come our way.

When he added: “… and rely on Allah…”, he was showing us that we should draw upon our faith in order to strengthen ourselves in our efforts.

This is why the Prophet (sal…) did not stop there. He continued by saying: “… and do not give up.”

Insights into Aayatul Kursi

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This post is an excerpt from the Friday Sermon on Aayatul Kursi which is indeed the Greatest Ayah of the glorious Qur’an. 

The Trio in Rabi al Awwal

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Note: As the month of Rabi al Awwal has commenced, this re-post serves as a reminder of the historical trio.

Whenever the month of Rabi al Awwal rises in the life of a Muslim, it brings into limelight Three Significant Events from Islamic history: