WAYS TO INCREASE OUR IMAAN:

1. Recite and ponder on the meanings of the Quran. Tranquility then descends and our hearts become soft. To get optimum benefit, remind yourself that Allah is speaking to you. People are described in different categories in the Quran; think of which one you find yourself in. 2. Realize the greatness of Allah. Everything is under His control. There are signs in everything we see that points us to His greatness. Everything happens according to His permission. Allah keeps track and looks after everything,...

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Signs of weak imaan:

1. Committing sins and not feeling any guilt. 2. Having a hard heart and no desire to read the Quran. 3. Feeling too lazy to do good deeds, e.g. being late for salat 4. Neglecting the Sunnah. 5. Having mood swings, for instance being upset about petty things and bothered and irritated most of the time. 6. Not feeling anything when hearing verses from the Quran, for example when Allah warns us of punishments and His promise of glad tidings. 7. Finding difficulty in remembering Allah and making dhikr....

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The Olive: A health-giving plant

"By the Fig and the Olive" [95:1] One of the foods to which attention is drawn in the Qur'an is the olive. Research in recent years has revealed that the olive is not just a delicious food but also represents an important source of good health. In addition to the olive itself, olive oil is also an important source of nutrition. Attention is drawn to the oil of the olive tree in these terms in the Qur'an: Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The metaphor of His Light is that of a niche...

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Dealing with TEENAGERS,,,,

Nowadays,children especially the teenagers tends to retailiate when their parents point out their wrong doings and etc. For most parents, dealing with teenagers is the most challenging role in the lifetime of their children.A problem for all parentsThe problem of dealing with teenagers is something that can be felt from Muslim and non-Muslim parents alike. The mindset and situation of some teenagers can be summarised as follows• Trying to find their own place in the world• Desire...

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HAYA(SHYNESS)

Haya is an Arabic word derived from the word hayat, which means life. This term covers a wide number of concepts. In English, it may be translated as modesty, shyness, self-respect, bashfulness, shame, honor, humility, etc. The original meaning of haya refers to a bad and uneasy feeling accompanied by embarrassment, caused by one's fear of being exposed for some unworthy or indecent conduct.Islamically, haya is an attribute which encourages believers to avoid anything distasteful. It keeps them...

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CONTROLLING "DESIRE(S)"

Some people think that to live an Islamic life is "restrictive". Islam however, was revealed as a balanced way of living. Allah (The Most High) created all the humans with what is called 'A Fitrah' (a natural state/desire).Islam recognises that within this Fitrah there are motivations that influence a man's role on earth e.g. a desire for good food and drink, to have a home, a desire for love and sex, to protect and be protected and to be successful and strong. Without some form of control and limit,...

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KEEPING PROMISES

In the first verse of Surah al-Ma'idah, Allah called upon the believers: "O you who believe! Fulfill your promises." [5:1] In Surah Maryam, Allah also praised Prophet Ismail: "He was true to his promise, He was a Messenger and a Prophet." [19:54] Keeping appointments is vital to our lives. Time is the most precious commodity; once wasted, it can never be recovered. If you made an appointment, whether with a friend, colleague or for business, you should do your utmost to keep this appointment. This...

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PATIENCE,PRESERVANCE and PRAYERS

During times of deep disappointment,sadness,despair and frustration,Muslims seek comfort and guidance from Allah by reciting duas in the Quran.Allah reminds us that we will always be tested in life and calls upon Muslims to bear these trials and tests with PATIENCE,PRESERVANCE and PRAYERSThere are lots of verses in the Quran that remind Muslims to be patient and trust in ALLAH when they are facing these trials and tests…"Seek Allah's help...

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Time is a sword...Strike a balance

"By time, verily man is at loss" so begins one of the shortest surah in the Qur'an. The majority of the mufassireen (commentators) are of the opinion that the word Asr refers to time. Allah takes oath by time to impress upon us the importance of time. Perhaps, for many of us, this is the period when we are most conscious of the precious nature of time, as we try to stretch every second while gearing toward the all important exams. At a time like this when our minds are most focused and yet most...

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CONCEPT OF CLEANLINESS IN ISLAM

Cleanliness and purification is one of the great privileges of Islam. It has evolved a wonderful system that encompasses Muslim life on individual and social levels. Islam places great emphasis on cleanliness, in both physical and spiritual terms. The attention to hygiene is the aspect which is an unknown concern in any other religion or philosophy before Islam. While people generally consider cleanliness a desirable attribute, Islam insists on it, making it an indispensable fundamental of faith....

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VISITING THE SICK.......(2)

The rewards for visiting the sick are great in both number and magnitude. The Prophet Muhammad said:“If a man calls on his sick Muslim brother, it is as if he walks reaping the fruits of Paradise until he sits, and when he sits he is showered in mercy, and if this was in the morning, seventy thousand angels pray for him until the evening, and if this was in the evening, seventy thousand angels pray for him until the morning.” (Al-Tirmidhi)And he, Heavenly Salutations be upon him, also said:“Whoever...

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VISITING THE SICK.......(1)

Islam invites to all that is good and warns from all that is bad. From those good and virtuous deeds is the visiting of the ill and afflicted. When people visit each other in good health, bonds of brotherhood and friendship are strengthened. How then when people visit each other in times of sickness and poor or failing health? Illustrating the empathy that Muslims are required to feel for each other, Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, said:“The parable of the Believers...

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Daily Reflections - Be Humble

It is a natural desire of human beings to want their achievements and good qualities to be recognized. We can inside ourselves privately be quite insecure and vulnerable and we desire validation from the outside world, from others, to make us feel good about ourselves and so raise our self-esteem and feeling of self-worth.Whilst feeling worthless and having low self-esteem can be detrimental to mental health and general wellbeing, arrogance and over confidence can also be detrimental to ones character...

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