What is the ideal Muslim society? What are the traits of this Islamic community? Is it even possible to establish one today? From the translator, Nasiruddin al-Khattab: In a world plagued with wars, racism, political turmoil, economic downturns, and social anguish, many people are looking for an alternative in which justice, freedom, decency, and common […]
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Repentance – Breaking the Habit of Sin
Imagine having to stand in front of Allah (s.w.t.) and watch the sin being committed in front of you then having to explain it. Allah (s.w.t.) mentions in surah Ali Imran, verse 135, “And those who, when they commit immorality or wrong themselves [by trangression], remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins…” Keep the […]
Shattered Glass – Healing a Broken Heart
People define happiness differently. Human beings generally are very educated on how to treat a broken leg. We are very educated on how to treat a gunshot wound. But we are not very educated on how to treat a broken heart. Emotional trauma is something that as a human race, we are handicapped in. We […]
I Lost my Way – Finding Happiness after Despair
People define happiness differently. We know that true happiness is the happiness of the heart. How can we find happiness after despair? Then now, how to build happiness? There are different ways of thinking. There is despair thinking and there is a husnuzon billah thinking, that is having a positive opinion of Allah. In this […]
Don’t Be Sad (HB)
At a time in which the Muslims are beset with trials from every periphery and within, comes this heartening book rooted in the commandments of Allah (swt), the Sunnah and the excellent guidance and examples of the Muslims that have come before us.
Arabic: La Tahzan [Don’t Be Sad]
لا تحزن- د.عائض القرني is an absolute must-read for all people. It is full of practical advice on how to replace sadness with a pragmatic and ultimately satisfying Islamic outlook on life.