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Morals -Fulfilling Promises

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Fulfilling promises is among the characteristics of people with integrity. Failing to fulfill promises reflects a deficiency in manhood, disobedience to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, and a sign of disdain for others. Only the lowest of individuals lack this quality. The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said, “Three are the signs of a hypocrite: When he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he breaks it; and when he is trusted, he betrays his trust." (Agreed upon)1. Muslim added, "...even if he observes fasting, performs prayers, and claims to be a Muslim." Whoever breaks his promise has indeed disobeyed Allah. Allah, glorified be He, says: وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا۟ مَالَ ٱلْيَتِيمِ إِلَّا بِٱلَّتِى هِىَ أَحْسَنُ حَتَّىٰ يَبْلُغَ أَشُدَّهُۥ ۚ وَأَوْفُوا۟ بِٱلْعَهْدِ ۖ إِنَّ ٱلْعَهْدَ كَانَ مَسْـُٔولًۭا ٣٤ “And do not approach the property of an orphan, except in the way that is best, until he reaches maturity. And fulfill [every] commitment. Indeed, the commitment is eve...

Morals - Being Honest

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  Being honest is one of the greatest moral virtues and noble human qualities. It is the foundation of faith. Through truthfulness, nobility, ambition, and excellence are manifested. It is a characteristic adorned by honorable men and exemplified by the faithful. Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, may Allah be pleased with  him , was never known to tell a lie during his lifetime. Mus'ab bin Al-Zubair 2 , may Allah be pleased with him, describing Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, may Allah be pleased with him,, "The entire Ummah agreed to call him As-Siddiq (the truthful) because he hastened to believe in the Messenger of Allah and adhered to truthfulness. There was never any flaw 3 or hesitation in his character." 4 Allah commanded His Messenger to enter and exit with truthfulness, as stated in the verse; وَقُل رَّبِّ أَدْخِلْنِى مُدْخَلَ صِدْقٍۢ وَأَخْرِجْنِى مُخْرَجَ صِدْقٍۢ وَٱجْعَل لِّى مِن لَّدُنكَ سُلْطَـٰنًۭا نَّصِيرًۭا ٨٠ "And say, 'My Lord, cause me to enter a sound entrance and to...

Morals - Is Good Manner an Act of Worship?

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Good manner is indeed an act of worship among the greatest acts of worship that many people are unaware of it. Ibn Rajab, may Allah be pleased with him, said, "Many people think that piety is only about fulfilling the rights of Allah without considering the rights of His servants". 1 Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah was asked about that for which people are admitted into Paradise the most, so he said: "Taqwa of Allah and good character. ( At-Tirmidhi) . 2 The human faith is not complete without good manners. The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "The most perfect man in his faith among the believers is the one whose behavior is most excellent, and the best of you are those who are the best to their wives.”  ( At-Tirmidh i) 3 Good manner along with faith lead the servant to the highest levels of Paradise. The Prophet, peace be upon him, said, "I guarantee a house in the outskirts of Paradise for the one who avoids disputes even if he is in the r...

Morals - The Sublimity of Morals

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  Good manners attract hearts. With good speech and lofty character, people are drawn towards you. The Prophet, peace be upon him, was a role model in his manners as well as interactions. There was a Jewish boy who used to serve the Prophet, peace be upon him. He fell ill, and the Prophet, peace be upon him, visited him, sat by his head, and said to him, "Embrace Islam." The boy looked at his father, who was present, and he said to him, "Obey Abu Al-Qasim (the Prophet) and embrace Islam." So the boy became a Muslim. The Prophet, peace be upon him, left while saying, "Praise be to Allah who saved him from the Hellfire."  (Al-Bukhari) 1 The well manner does not require spending money or exhausting oneself. The good moral is nothing, but a cheerful face, doing good deeds, and refraining from causing harm. Adorning oneself with good manners, noble ethics, good guidance, and righteous conduct is characteristic of virtuous and honorable individuals. The best peo...

Marriage - Marriage of Sons and Daughters

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The predominant characteristic in societies is the imitation of one another, and this is a mistake. Islam has established firm principles and pillars, so we do not need to imitate others. Our religion strongly encourages the marriage of young men and women because of the apparent benefits and the prevention of expected risks. The Creator (Allah) knows His creation best. In Islam, our Prophet, peace be upon him, said;  “O young men, those of you who can support a wife should marry, for it (marriage) controls the gaze and preserves one from immorality. And whoever cannot (marry) should fast, for it is a means of reducing the sexual desire." (Agreed upon) 1 If early marriage was harmful to young people, the pure and sacred Shariah would not have encouraged it. The established principle in Islamic law is that "whatever Allah has commanded, He loves and is pleased with." So if Allah loves the marriage of young men and women, why do parents hesitate to marry them? In society,...

Marriage - Qualities of a Wife

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  The inner qualities and good character of a woman may not be apparent until after marriage. Many women have been praised based on their appearance, but later on, it is discovered that it was not true. Islam encourages those seeking marriage to choose a woman who possesses faith and fulfills the objectives of a lawful marriage. The Prophet, peace be upon him, said, "A woman is married for four things: for her wealth, for her lineage, for her beauty or for her piety. Select the pious, may you be blessed!”. (Agreed upon) 1 Therefore, religion should be the foundation of the engagement. Additionally, one should consider her good manners, noble character, and pleasant demeanor, as her beauty shines through her faith and character. If a woman possesses religion, wealth, lineage, and beauty, then she is the ideal choice. However, do not prioritize beauty over faith. The Prophet, peace be upon him, said, “The world is but a (quick passing) enjoyment; and the best enjoyment of the world ...

Marriage - Benefits of Marriage

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The wife is the refuge that Allah has prepared for a man to find tranquillity in. Allah, the Most High, says; وَمِنْ ءَايَـٰتِهِۦٓ أَنْ خَلَقَ لَكُم مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَزْوَٰجًۭا لِّتَسْكُنُوٓا۟ إِلَيْهَا وَجَعَلَ بَيْنَكُم مَّوَدَّةًۭ وَرَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَـَٔايَـٰتٍۢ لِّقَوْمٍۢ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ ٢١ " And one of His signs is that He created for you spouses from among yourselves so that you may find comfort in them. And He has placed between you compassion and mercy. Surely in this are signs for people who reflect. ."  (Surah Ar-Rum, : Ayat 21) Thus, Allah mentioned that the wife is a source of tranquillity.  He also described her as a garment, as He says: أُحِلَّ لَكُمْ لَيْلَةَ ٱلصِّيَامِ ٱلرَّفَثُ إِلَىٰ نِسَآئِكُمْ ۚ هُنَّ لِبَاسٌۭ لَّكُمْ وَأَنتُمْ لِبَاسٌۭ لَّهُنَّ ۗ عَلِمَ ٱللَّهُ أَنَّكُمْ كُنتُمْ تَخْتَانُونَ أَنفُسَكُمْ فَتَابَ عَلَيْكُمْ وَعَفَا عَنكُمْ ۖ فَٱلْـَٔـٰنَ بَـٰشِرُوهُنَّ وَٱبْتَغُوا۟ مَا كَتَبَ ٱللَّهُ لَكُمْ ۚ وَكُلُوا۟ وَٱشْرَبُوا۟ حَتَّىٰ يَ...

Dutifulness to the Parents and Maintaining Family Ties

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  Dutifulness to the Parents Allah has made parents the source of happiness, the garden of compassion and affection. Their rights are immense, and their goodness surpasses all other creations. There is no one greater in kindness - nor more virtuous - than parents. Being dutiful to parents is the character of the prophets, the habit of the righteous, and the cause of relieving distress, multiplying blessings, and answering prayers. It opens the heart and makes life sweet. Allah Almighty said in the description of His prophet Yahya, peace be upon him:  “And dutiful to his parents, and he was not a disobedient tyrant”. (Surah Maryam: 19:14) And He said about Jesus, peace be upon him:  وَبَرًّۢا بِوَٰلِدَتِى وَلَمْ يَجْعَلْنِى جَبَّارًۭا شَقِيًّۭا ٣٢ “And dutiful to my mother, and He has not made me a wretched tyrant”.  (Surah Maryam: Ayat 32) Being dutiful to parents is the virtue of noble people, evidence of excellence and perfection, and it is a path to Paradise. The ...

Purification of the Heart - Remember death and visit graves.

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A wise person has to remember death every day and night, repeatedly reminding their heart of it, to counter their desires. Indeed, frequent remembrance of death is a shield against arrogance and, by the permission of Allah, a protection against panic. The death of others serves as a reminder of your own mortality. The Prophet, peace be upon him, used to frequently visit graves day and night. However, when it was Aisha's night, he would not visit Al-Baqi cemetery. Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said, "Every night of mine, the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, would go out to Al-Baqi at the end of the night."  (Muslim) 1 Visiting graves sharpens one's resolve for the Hereafter and diverts one's gaze from worldly matters. The Prophet Mohammed peace be upon him said, "Visit graves, for they remind you of the Hereafter."  (Ibn Majah)2 So, keep death in front of your eyes to rectify your affairs, and visit graves to revive your heart. 1 References...