Purification of the Soul

"Do not rush to perform the sins you desire and think about the period of repentance beforehand."

A hard hearted person remains indifferent when he does not perform some good deeds and misses those times of worship that have more reward in them.

In Sûrah Balad, Allâh teaches us about the mountain pass that must be climbed in our lives. And this way of climbing that I've just described is very close to how Allâh wants us to overcome this mountain pass - hard and strong! But wait ... what mountain pass?

Increasing the Imân which Allâh commands us to have, and which is a trait of His believing worshipers, can be achieved through different means.

A comprehensive article detailing all the major topics and questions related to the day of ‘Ashura’

O you generous and noble people! Hurry up onto the field of mutual compassion. Console your brethren with your gifts and know that your kindness to them will alleviate their sufferings. Many verses of the Qur’ân and many hadîths encourage you to assist your brethren who are in need. Allâh says: And whatever you spend in good, it is for yourselves, when you spend not except seeking Allâh’s Countenance. And whatever you spend in good, it will be repaid to you in full, and you shall not be wronged.” (Al-Baqarah 2:272)

The article summarises practical ways in which one can strengthen one’s memory. Allâh says: “…And remember your Lord when you forget…” [al-Kahf 18:24]

Many people unfortunately neglect the first condition (complying with the Sunnah) because they are astray and believe that bid’ah (innovation) is good in the religion. But there are those upon whom Allâh has granted His favour, by guiding them to the Sunnah of the Prophet (sal-Allâhu ‘alayhe wa sallam).

They are those who know the reality of this condition and adhere to it the best they can. Yet they must pay attention to the second condition, which any group may fail to fulfill, and that is riy⒠(insincerity and showing-off). No one is exempt from riy⒠and all people are susceptible to it in their actions.

The Prophet (sal-Allâhu ‘alayhe wa sallam) encouraged us to make our actions righteous, whether gaining wealth or other things. However, we must remember that there are two conditions that a Muslim must fulfil in order for the action to be righteous...