The Prophet (sa) said: “Musa (as) had the blackest skin.” So if you have a problem with people of darker skin, then you have a problem with Musa (as), a serious problem with Quran, and a severe problem with faith altogether, writes Shaikh Omar Suleiman
As believers, we need to realize the honour Allah (swt) has granted to us in this world and in the Hereafter. Our worship is appreciated and loved by Allah (swt), Who is not in need of it at all. Rana Rais Khan explains how our prostration to Allah empowers us.
What is important is your attitude towards wealth and how you acquire and spend it. Wealth, according to the Quran and Hadeeths, is both a blessing and a trial from Allah (swt), writes Ammar Awais
We really need positivity these days, not just to strengthen our immune system, but to strengthen our belief and reliance on Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala). Hafsa Ahmed reflects on the silver lining in the current corona pandemic.
We have to assume ownership of our actions at some point in life, especially when Allah (swt) shows us multiple signs in our surroundings. The presence of practicing believers among us should prompt us to reform. The funerals we attend should wake us up. The calamities and diseases Allah (swt) saves us from or brings us out of must be a reminder for us, writes Umm Amal
Isam Hanif Majeed, on behalf of Hiba Magazine, conducts an exclusive interview with Shaykh Abu Eesa Niamatullah, Senior Instructor, AlMaghrib Institute and Vice-Chair of Al-Qalam Sharī‘ah Panel, UK’s premier fatwa body for legal and financial concerns. Listen to the full audio interview on our website.
‘Look at the beauty of the levels that Allah (swt) has created us with. Don’t ever be depressed or question why Allah (swt) made you this way.’ Mufti Ismail Menk gives powerful advice on focusing the blessings more and showing gratitude for everything a human is granted with.
Umar (ra) and Umm Atikah (ra) lived a happy marital life. Her second husband too was pleased with her companionship. Devoted to worship, Umm Atikah (ra) would seek her husband’s permission to pray in the mosque. Umar (ra) would say that even though he didn’t like her going to the mosque, he could not stop her from that which was permissible. In reply, Umm Atikah (ra) would say that she would keep seeking his permission.
How many wives are praised by their husbands? If not many, then why not? Abdullah (ra) not only praised Umm Atikah’s beauty, but also her fine character, wisdom and temperament.
Umm Atikah (ra) was beautiful both inside and out. She was gorgeous on the outside and a person of magnificent conduct. She was one of the early embracers of Islam. When the instruction for migration came she also moved to Madina to remain close to the Prophet (sa) and learn the matters of the religion. The great exegete Ibn Katheer describes her as a religious person.
