“We [God] have sent you a Messenger of your own who recites Our revelations to you and makes you grow in purity; and educates you in the Scripture, and wisdom, and teaches you what you knew nothing about.” – Quran 2:151. “When a (courteous) greeting is offered you, meet it with a greeting still more courteous, or (at least) of equal courtesy. God takes careful account of all things.” – Quran 4:86. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “Seek help from God and do not lose heart. And if anything (in the form of trouble) comes to you, don’t say, ‘If
Read More“The Messengers said, ‘Are you in doubt concerning Allah, Maker of the heavens and the earth? He calls you that He may forgive you your sins and grant you respite till an appointed term.’ They said, ‘You are but mortals like us, you desire to turn us away from that which our fathers used to worship. Bring us, then, some clear proof.’ Their Messengers said to them, ‘We are indeed only mortals like you but Allah bestows His favours on whomsoever He wills from among His servants. And it is not for us to bring you a proof except by
Read More“Say: ‘This is my way: I invite to Allah on/with clear knowledge – I and whomever follows me (does this). Glorified is Allah, and I am not of the polytheists.’” Qur’an 12:108. “And remember Allah’s favour upon you and the covenant which He made with you, when you said, `We hear and we obey.’ And fear Allah. Surely Allah knows well what is in your minds.” – Quran 5:8. Allah’s Apostle said, “Whoever observes fasts during the month of Ramadan out of sincere faith, and hoping to attain Allah’s rewards, then all his past sins will be forgiven.” – Bukhari
Read More“Goodness and evil are not equal. Repel evil with what is better. Then that person with whom there was hatred, may become your intimate friend!”- Qur’an 41:34. “Nay — whoever submits his whole self, to God and is a doer of good — he will get his reward with his Lord; on such shall be no fear nor shall they grieve.” – Qur’an 2:112. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “The believers, in their love, mercy and kindness to one another are like a body: if any part of it is ill, the whole body shares its sleeplessness and fever.” –
Read More“Read in the name of thy Lord and Cherisher Who created man out of a (mere) clot of congealed blood. Read! And they Lord is most Bountiful, He who taught the use of the Pen, Taught man that which he knew not.” – Qur’an 96:1-5. The people of Yemen used to come for Hajj and used not to bring enough provisions with them and used to say that they depend on Allah. On their arrival in Medina they used to beg the people, and so Allah revealed, “And take a provision (with you) for the journey, but the best provision
Read More“Invite (all) to the Way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious: for thy Lord knows best, who has strayed from His Path, and who receives guidance.” – Qur’an 16:125. “And the word of thy Lord has been fulfilled in truth and justice. None can change His words, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.” – Quran 6:116. The Prophet would say for those who were ill, “O Lord of the people! Remove the difficulty and bring about healing as You are the Healer. There is no
Read MoreThe Prophet (PBUH) said, “Whoever does not give up false statements (i.e. telling lies), and evil deeds, and speaking bad words to others, Allah is not in need of his (fasting) leaving his food and drink.” – Sahih Bukhari 8.73.83. Narrated by Abu Huraira. “And among His Signs, He shows you the lightning, by way both of fear and of hope, and He sends down rain from the sky and with it gives life to the earth after it is dead: verily in that are Signs for those who are wise.” – Quran 30:24. “Think of the day when Allah
Read More“The servants of (God) Most Gracious are those who walk on the earth in humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say, ‘Peace!’” – Qur’an 25:63. “And they spend not any sum, small or great, nor do they traverse a valley, but it is written down for them, among their good works, that Allah may give them the best reward for what they did.” – Quran 9:121. Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) said, “Be on your guard against committing oppression, for oppression is a darkness on the Day of Resurrection. And, be on your guard against small-mindedness for (it) destroyed those
Read More“Among His Signs in this, that He created you from dust; and then,- behold, ye are men scattered (far and wide)! And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that ye may dwell in tranquillity with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts): verily in that are Signs for those who reflect. And among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the variations in your languages and your colors: verily in that are Signs for those who know.” – Quran 30:20-22. “(Also) mention in
Read More“And whatever is in the heavens and whatever creature is in the earth submits humbly to Allah, and the angels too, and they are not proud.” – Quran 16:49. “Behold! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternation of night and day, – there are indeed Signs for men of understanding, – Men who celebrate the praises of God, standing, sitting, and lying down on their sides, and contemplate the (wonders of) creation in the heavens and the earth, (with the thought): ‘Our Lord! not for naught hast Thou created (all) this! Glory to Thee!’” –
Read More“Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Last of the prophets; and Allah is cognizant of all things.” – Qur’an 33:40. “And seek assistance through patience and prayer, and most surely it is a hard thing except for the humble ones.” – Quran 2:45. The Prophet (pbuh) said, “None is more patient than Allah against the harmful and annoying words He hears (from the people): They ascribe children to Him, yet He bestows upon them health and provision.” – Sahih Bukhari 9.93.475, Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ashari. The Messenger
Read More“Indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Muhammad PBUH) you have a good example to follow for him who hopes for (the Meeting with) Allah and the Last Day, and remember Allah much.” – Quran 33:21. “O you who believe! If you help the cause of Allah, then Allah will help you and make your foothold firm.” – Quran 47:7. A person asked Allah’s Apostle, “What (sort of) deeds in or (what qualities of) Islam are good?” He replied, “To feed (the poor) and greet those whom you know and those whom you don’t know.” – Sahih Bukhari 1.2.27. Narrated ‘Abdullah
Read More“Surely Abraham was an example, obedient to Allah, by nature upright, and he was not of the polytheists. He was grateful for Our bounties. We chose him and guided him unto a right path. We gave him good in this world, and in the next he will most surely be among the righteous.” – Quran 16:120-121. “And proclaim the Hajj to mankind. They will come to thee on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel lean on account of journeys through deep and distant mountain highways.” – Quran 22:27. Narrated Anas, the Prophet said, “None of you will have
Read More“The month of Ramadan is that in which the Qur’an was revealed as a guidance for mankind with clear proofs of guidance and discrimination. Therefore, whosoever is present at home in this month let him fast therein. But whoso is temporarily sick or on a journey, shall fast the same number of other days, Allah desires ease for you and He desires not hardship for you, and He desires that you may complete the number, and that you may exalt Allah for His having guided you and that you may be grateful.” – Quran 2:185. “He who does not desist
Read More“And Allah has brought you forth from the wombs of your mothers while you knew nothing, and gave you ears and eyes and hearts, that you may be grateful.” – Quran 16:78. “Say: Shall we tell you who will lose most in respect of their deeds? Those whose efforts were astray in the life of this world, while they thought that they were doing good works.” – Quran 18:103-104. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said, “Once while a prophet amongst the prophets was taking a rest underneath a tree, an ant bit him. He, therefore, ordered that his luggage be taken
Read More“Nay – whoever submits his whole self, to God and is a doer of good – he will get his reward with his Lord; on such shall be no fear nor shall they grieve.” – Qur’an 2:112. “Say to the People of the Book and to those who are unlearned: ‘Do ye (also) submit yourselves?’ If they do, they are in right guidance, but if they turn back, thy duty is to convey the Message.” – Quran 3:20. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said, “A time will come when the murderer will not know why he has committed the murder, and
Read More“The months of the Pilgrimage are well known; so whoever determines to perform the Pilgrimage in these months should remember that there is to be no foul talk, nor any transgression, nor any quarreling during the Pilgrimage. And whatever good you do, Allah knows it. And furnish yourselves with necessary provisions for your journey and surely, the best provision is righteousness. And fear Me alone, O men of understanding.” – Quran 2:197. Narrated Abu Hurayrah, Allah’s Messenger (pbuh) said, “My similitude in comparison with the other Prophets before me is that of a man who has built a house nicely
Read More“If Allah helps you none can overcome you; but if He forsakes you, then who is there that can help you beside Him? In Allah, then, let the believers put their trust.” – Quran 3:160. “And among His Signs is this, that heaven and earth stand by His Command: then when He calls you, by a single call, from the earth, behold, ye (straightway) come forth.” – Quran 30:25. Abdullah ibn Al-Haritha (ra) a companion said, “I have never seen anyone who smiled more than the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) did.” – Al-Tirmidhi. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
Read More“Surely, a Messenger has come unto you from among yourselves; grievous to him is it that you should fall into trouble; he is ardently desirous of your welfare; and to the believers he is specially compassionate and merciful. But if they turn away, say, `Allah is sufficient for me. There is no god but He. In Him do I put my trust, and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne. ‘” – Quran 9: 128-9. “And He has put affection between their (believers’) hearts. If you hadst expended all that is in the earth, thou couldst not have put
Read More“Have they not observed, bowing in humility before Allah that the shadows of everything which Allah has created shift from the right and from the left, and they are being humbled?” – Quran 16:49. “A good action and a bad action are not the same. Repel the bad with something better and, if there is enmity between you and someone else, he will be like a bosom friend.” – Qur’an 41:34. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Shall I tell you who are the best among you? … The best of you are those who when seen are a means
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