Mama observed quietly as Haiqel prayed his Asr Salaah rather quickly in the living room. Mama signalled with her hand for Haiqel to come to her as he was folding his prayer mat neatly after his prayers. She decided to teach him something special. “Haiqel, do you know whenever we are praying Salaah, something great … Continue reading
I was sitting in Masjid al-Nabawi years ago, overwhelmed. And then I saw an elderly woman slowly walking towards the jugs of zamzam water. I saw her take a cup and put her hand in the blessed water. She took out the water and began rubbing it all over one eye. As I looked more … Continue reading
Do you know what Surah al Kahf is all about? Here is a summary, in shaa Allah! A Thematic Tafseer of Surah Kahf Surah Kahf begins by laying down the fundamental (basic, essential, foundation) theme of the Surah. The opening verses praises Allah for revealing the Qur’an as a means of guidance for mankind, and … Continue reading
I once had an open lecture in Florida, where I asked the attendees if they could share a story about a trial they went through, a trial that they found the wisdom behind it many years later that we can benefit from. An old man stood up, and shared his story. He said: “Everybody here … Continue reading
🌿 This is based on a true story 🌿 The Khutbah had already started. She knew that she was late, but she wanted to attend the Jumuah prayers anyway. She quickly picked up her baby and stepped anxiously into the Masjid, looking to the right and the left. After all, this was the first time … Continue reading
The fictional story below is based on the story that is found in Mufti Dr Ismail Musa Menk and Sheikh Dr Karim AbuZaid’s lectures. Links are found below. There was a young man who had decided to sell away his motorbike. Since it was still in excellent working order, he knew that he should be … Continue reading
A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his moustache trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said: “I don’t believe that God exists.” … Continue reading
From amongst the early Muslims, there was a righteous young man by the name of Haatim al Asam. He used to attend a class where the teacher showed plenty of kindness and favouritism towards him. The teacher seemed to like him so much. He always gave Haatim some special attention whenever he was in class. … Continue reading
Barakah. It has a relationship to your Dua. We hear this word, “Barakah”, don’t we? And we often make Dua for others, “Baarak Allahu feek”. In fact, of all the things the Prophet, sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam, could make Dua for for newlyweds, he asked Allah to give them Barakah! So what does it … Continue reading
A football match is 90 minutes A tv series is 60 minutes A movie is 180 minutes Salaah is 5 minutes Reading Quran is 5 minutes Dhikr is 5 minutes Jahannam is forever Jannah is forever Be smart. Contemplate. 300 friends on WhatsApp 100 friends on Facebook 80 friends on the phone 20 friends … Continue reading
Stories for Muslim Kids 