Knowing Allah, worship, character, family, trials and the Hereafter. Explore reflections grounded in the Qur’an, prophetic teachings and the responsibilities of a life before God.
Knowing Allah
- The Stranger
Read The Stranger online: God, worship, modern ideologies, knowledge and the spiritual man, with complete chapters and supporting references.
- Man Knows God Deep Within
Read the complete opening chapter of The Stranger on knowing God, divine oneness and the signs in creation, with its references and reading guide.
- Does God Need to be Worshipped?
Read The Stranger's complete chapter on worship, freedom and submission: what governs man, and what deserves his obedience?
- God is in Control
Why trust in God's decree matters during hardship: an Islamic reflection on patience, hope and the limits of human control.
- He Called us the Muslims
Ibrahim's sacrifices illuminate the meaning of being Muslim: submission to God through faith, obedience and the trials of a prophetic life.
- Articulating the Almighty in a World of Denial
How should God's reality be articulated to modern minds? A challenge to naturalism, materialism and distorted understandings of the Creator.
- How Can You Lose Your Way?
A reflection on the signs of God surrounding man, and why the path to the Hereafter is made evident throughout creation.
- The Noblest Title
A reflection on names, identity and the Qur'anic address to believers, exploring the bond between faith and devotion to God.
- A Universal Way
Prayer, prostration and the order of creation: an Islamic reflection on worship as participation in a universal submission to God.
- Does the Almighty 'Need' Our Submission?
An Islamic examination of worship and submission, distinguishing God's independence from humanity's inescapable dependence upon Him.
- Know the Almighty
A reflection on the scale of creation and the attributes of God, inviting a deeper recognition of the Creator's majesty and worthiness of worship.
Trials & the Hereafter
- Man’s Creation, Purpose, and Destiny
Read the complete chapter “Man’s Creation, Purpose, and Destiny” from The Stranger — The Spiritual Man in the Modern World, by Dr. Najmuddin Hasan and Ahmed Hammuda.
- The Eternal Message and the Everlasting Life
An Islamic reflection on the soul, the passing world and the Hereafter, contrasting worldly decay with what endures before God.
- When will Allāh's Justice Arrive?
Why injustice can persist and why its duration tests human understanding: an Islamic reflection on patience, divine purpose and accountability.
- Will the Heavens Cry Over Me?
What remains when a person dies? A reflection on the Qur'an, righteous deeds and the significance of a life before God.
- Deliverance from Senility
An Islamic reflection on ageing, declining strength and the approach of death, asking what prepares man for the life to come.
- From the Womb of Affliction
An Islamic reflection on suffering, loss and divine wisdom, challenging the assumption that worldly possessions constitute everything of value.
- Are We in Control of Our Destiny?
The life of Ibrahim challenges modern self-help assumptions about outcomes, failure and man's control over his destiny.
- What is Success?
Why wealth, popularity and visible achievement cannot define success: an Islamic argument grounded in truth and the lives of God's chosen.
- Effects of a Day to Come
How belief in judgement after death shapes conduct, responsibility and ethics, and why accountability cannot be separated from faith.
- Hajj - A Reminder of the Day of Reckoning
How the rites of Hajj recall resurrection and judgement, from the gathering of pilgrims to the symbolism of standing before God.
Character & Family
- Man’s Creation, Purpose, and Destiny
Read the complete chapter “Man’s Creation, Purpose, and Destiny” from The Stranger — The Spiritual Man in the Modern World, by Dr. Najmuddin Hasan and Ahmed Hammuda.
- The Fable of the Good Father
A father's greatest responsibility is to help his children recognise their dependence on God. A fable about faith, parenting and worldly success.
- The Complete Man
An Islamic examination of human completeness, the spiritual reality of man and the qualities that transcend a purely material view of life.
- Finding Happiness: The Path to Contentment
An Islamic examination of contentment, worship and the pursuit of happiness, challenging society's promises of fulfilment through pleasure.
- Do Not Say 'Uff' to Them
The Qur'anic command to honour parents, and what gratitude to those who care for us reveals about our relationship with the Creator.
- They Say: "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is"
Why giving reveals conviction: an Islamic reflection on charity, sacrifice and the relationship between wealth, sincerity and accountability.
- She Came Walking Shyly
A reflection on Musa's arrival in Madyan, the woman who approached him with modesty and the spiritual significance of her conduct.
- Publications
Explore The Stranger and Behind the Apartments, with book descriptions, sample material and links to published editions.
- You Reap what You Sow
An Islamic reflection on divine justice and the relationship between actions and consequences, challenging claims of freedom without responsibility.
- When Yesterday's Abortionists Buried Babies Alive
A polemical comparison of pre-Islamic female infanticide and contemporary abortion, examining the moral status of vulnerable human life.
- Never Belittle a Good Deed
Why no act of kindness should be dismissed: a reflection on prophetic guidance, sincerity and deeds that may weigh heavily before God.
- Expressive Words
Read and explore Sarim.blog's poetry, including The Prophets' Home and The Martyr, alongside the wider collection of Islamic writing.