The greatest gift a father can give his child is not wealth, status, education or even protection, but to help that child establish a direct and enduring relationship with God.
The Fable of the Good Father
Tag: Quran
The True Heirs of Abraham
Nearness to Ibrahim and ultimately to Allah is not inherited through blood or claimed through tribal affiliation, but through adherence to his way: pure monotheism, submission, sacrifice, and righteous action.
Jerusalem: Where Empires Fade and Prophets Endure
Every span of Jerusalem has witnessed the footsteps of prophets, the standing of angels, and the rise and fall of nations.
God is in Control
The faithful servant places unwavering trust in his Creator, never succumbing to despair during tribulations, and remains hopeful for His all-encompassing Mercy. In times of calamity, the patient servant recognises that God has decreed it to be and He does whatever He Wills.
A Land and People: the Unparalleled Features of Baitul Maqdis
Despite its revelation in Arabia, the unwavering support, resilience, and equilibrium essential for bearing the weight and strain of Islām are found in Palestine. As such, Palestine stands as Islam's steadfast pedestal, its resilient pillar, and its load-bearing capital.
Scholars Who Bravely Spoke Truth to the Sultans (Part 5)
Ibn Taymiyyah supplicated: "If (Ghazan) has risen for show and reputation, seeking worldly gains, and for his word to be the highest while humiliating Islām and its people, then seize him, shake him, destroy him and cut off his progeny." While Ghazan stood by and said Amin.
Scholars Who Bravely Spoke Truth to the Sultans (Part 4)
Sensing a responsibility to confront Caliph, al-Nasir regarding the excessive construction of al-Zahra (in Andalusia Spain), al-Munthir delivered a compelling sermon in the Grand Mosque. On that Friday, he ascended the pulpit with Al-Nasir present among the congregation and commenced his extraordinary Khutbah...
When will Allāh’s Justice Arrive?
There is no doubt that if the onerous trial that besets the believer is for a Divine Purpose incomprehensible to Him, the duration of that tribulation also serves a Divine Purpose beyond our understanding. It makes little sense to ask when 'when' our minds are too limited to even fathom 'why'.
The Complete Man
Abu Bakr's life serves as a radiant beacon for all of humanity, illustrating how a soul can ascend to such exalted status in the eyes of its Creator. His unwavering devotion and selfless actions epitomized Islām in every aspect of his existence... Abu Bakr - the Sidīq - finds mention throughout the entirety of the Qur'ān.
The Noblest Title
Contrary to much of today's needless titleage, Allāh’s call using Īmān, or cognisance and dedication to the Caller as the identifier has the compound effect of intensely attaching those being called to the Caller.