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SUPEREROGATORY [OPTIONAL] WORSHIP

Supererogatory worship reinforces the obligatory and is a means for the servant to approach Allah. As part of the nature...

AN INTERVIEW WITH USTADH OSMAN NURI TOPBAS ON CURRENT EVENTS – PART II

Question: In this day and age, one of the biggest calamities facing the world is poverty. In fact, the main focus of the...

THE CHILDREN OF THE PROPHET (PBUH)

The Blessed Prophet (pbuh) had a total of six children with Khadijah; two sons, Qâsım and Abdullah, and four daughters, ...

A Dynamic Commitment to Islam

Respected brothers and youth, In the Qur'anic verses recited, Allah Almighty enjoins us to hold our commitment to Isla...

ADIY IBN HATIM’S ACCEPTANCE OF ISLAM

Adiy’s father was the illustrious Hatim Tai, a man from the Tayy tribe whose generosity had become legendary. Adiy, much...

AN INTERVIEW WITH USTADH OSMAN NURI TOPBAS ON CURRENT EVENTS - PART I

Question: In the past few years, we have been witnessing natural disasters occurring in every corner of the world at an...

TAZIM OR REVERENCE

Tazim is the outcome of certain fine feelings, such as taqwa (Allah-consciousness), love, humility, appreciation of valu...

THE TEST OF THANKING

Our master the Prophet (upon him blessings and peace) used to narrate stories from the past to his friends. One of those...

AN EMINENT STATE OF SERVITUDE: MODESTY

Servitude to Allah the Almighty is first of all an act of consciousness. It is the essence of our servitude to realize o...

THE SMILE OF THE FRIENDS OF ALLAH

Righteous believers, who are adorned with the morals of the Prophet (pbuh), follow the footsteps of the Prophet in every...

THE FOUNDATIONS OF A PEACEFUL FAMILY

Question: Dear Ustadh, we have a desire to discuss the topic regarding the establishment of a family. Firstly, what is t...

USWAT’UL-HASANAH / THE QUINTESSENTİAL EXAMPLE

Muhammad Mustafa (pbuh) is the only prophet, and in fact, the only man in history to have every intricate detail of his...

FEELINGS GREW DEEPER AND MORE SPIRITUAL

The Companions reached the furthermost point attainable by reason and spirit. Setting themselves free from the nafsu’l-a...

THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SUFI TRAINING

In tasawwuf, there are certain principles outlined by the Sufi great Abdulkhaliq Gujdawani -may Allah sanctify his secre...

Being the Community of Allah's Messenger Comes at a Price

Esteemed sisters and brothers. Endless praise be to Allah, the Most High. May our Lord allow us all to be of those who...