Submission versus Obligations
One day, in one of my assemblies I said to the people that attend, ‘If mountains were to carry the burdens that were placed...
The Atheistic Wars
Was not religion the cause beyond all the holy wars that took a toll on the world for a long period of time? Humanity lived...
The Marvels of the Heart
Know that the most honoured part of a person is his heart. If a person has knowledge of Allah, works for Him, strives for...
Umar’s Advice to Someone Who Became an Alcoholic
There was a man from Ash-Sham (Syria and surrounding regions) who used to frequent 'Umar's gatherings. When 'Umar (ra) didn't see him for a...
Is Islamic Hell a Disproportionate Punishment?
There are those who would argue that the punishment of everlasting hell is disproportional to the crime of kufr (disbelief). They would argue that...
‘Umar’s Concern for the Well-Being of His People
To be sure, 'Umar (ra) cared about the spiritual well-being of his people, but he (ra) cared about their physical well-being as well. In...
Humbleness Of Umar Ibn al-Khattab (RA)
'Abdullah ibn 'Abbaas (ra) said, “Al-'Abbaas (ra) (the Prophet's uncle, and 'Abdullah's father) owned a gutter that ran from his home to a path...
Absurd Worship In Hinduism
Nature of Worship Among the 330 million deities generally believed by Hindus to exist, only 400 have been mentioned in all the Hindu scriptures and...
The Key To Attaining Taqwa
Ibn Juzayy al-Kalbi states that the key to attaining taqwa revolves around ten matters. If a person takes these matters seriously the result should...
The Importance of Taqwa
A reading of the Quran will demonstrate the great importance of taqwa, how pleasing it is to Allah and how Allah responds to the...