JUSTICE is essential to the survival and flourishing of any civilization. The words of God and His Messenger (S) remind us of the centrality of justice in our lives and our societies. Injustice (zulm) is condemned repeatedly in the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet. How are we to confront injustices in our personal lives, our communities and our Societies? In an age of … [Read more...] about 40 on Justice – The Prophetic Voice on Social Reform
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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 door of repentance open between you and … [Read more...] about Repentance – Breaking the Habit of Sin
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 do not teach, we do not have tools, and beyond that, we are not very … [Read more...] about Shattered Glass – Healing a Broken Heart
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 situation, husnuzon billah would be like, "I … [Read more...] about I Lost my Way – Finding Happiness after Despair
Atlas of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (R)
This book provides detailed and insightful glimpses into the extraordinary life of the first Caliph of the Muslims, Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq (May Allah be pleased with him), and his massive contribution to all of humanity: As a principled and disciplined young person in Makkah; a successful businessman; embracing Islam under the tutelage of the Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah … [Read more...] about Atlas of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (R)