Meaning of AlhamdulIllah AlhamdulIllah is perhaps among the most common Arabic phrases that exists universally in the Muslim vernacular. AlhamdulIllah commonly means “All Praise is to due Allah(The God)” and is used in conversation to show gratitude to Allah, the Most-High. This phrase, ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ , can be broken down to three parts. “Al” can …
Zubayr ibn al-Awam (RA) was regarded as the disciple of the Prophet (PBUH) for his immeasurable feats of courage, selflessness and unfaltering support he demonstrated in the service of Islam – an honor that none before him received. He was also among the ten noble companions of Rasulullah (PBUH) to be promised paradise (Ashara Mubashara). …
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Often times in life we find ourselves at crossroads, unsure of which path to take, afraid of making a mistake. At moments such as these, Allah, perfect as He is, blessed the Muslim ummah with Salat Al-Istikhara. Jabir, a companion of the Prophet (PBUH), stated that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) taught them to perform …
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Tawakkul refers to the act of putting your trust in Allah i.e. depending on Allah alone. It is to surrender the outcomes of our efforts to Allah and also to accept His decree regardless of whether it is how we expected. Tawakkul is about about realizing that Allah alone can provide for us, protect us …
Al-Ghafoor, The Most-Forgiving, is one of the many names that Allah the Almighty describes Himself by. Allah loves those who sincerely repent, which is why He reminds us of His forgiveness 98 times in the Quran. He says: وَاِنِّىۡ لَـغَفَّارٌ لِّمَنۡ تَابَ وَاٰمَنَ وَعَمِلَ صَالِحًـا ثُمَّ اهۡتَدٰى “But indeed, I am the Perpetual Forgiver of …
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Ka’b Ibn Malik (RA) hailed from the tribe of Khazraj in Madinah and was a renowned poet during his time, just as was his father. Ka’b Ibn Malik (RA) was a revered companion of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and was among the first few from the Ansar to pledge allegiance to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) …
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Good and bad omens have perhaps existed as long as the existence of man. While some objects, animals, sounds, or occurrences are perceived to augur good fortune, some others are interpreted as signs indicating misfortune and failure in whatever task an individual is hoping to undertake. Omens vary from culture to culture. In the pre-Islamic …
