All of us are citizens of a country. It is our motherland. Our emotions naturally are attached to it and we aspire to see it rise in the comity of nations. At the same time, we need to show respect an...
Written on the demise of Ustaaz Wahiddun Khan (1925-2021) Darkness has descended! The atmosphere has become bleak and gloomy. A sun that dazzled for almost a century on the horizons of this decadent u...
There are so many lucrative schemes which we try to invest in. Business minded people are especially on the lookout for such opportunities. As soon as they see one, they leap to reap its benefits. Whi...
I Introduction Narratives mention that Surah Abu Lahab was revealed in response to a curse expressed by Abu Lahab for Prophet Muhammad (sws) when the latter informed the Quraysh that he had been sent...
Expressing ourselves within limits is our inalienable right. This right has been granted to us by our Creator and anyone who takes it away is interfering in God’s grand scheme. When governments curb t...
We find it so easy to complain And most difficult to restrain Greed in our souls surrounds Insatiability in them abounds In contentment lies sheer delight Peaceful day and peaceful night ‘Keep it simp...
I Introduction Various narratives state that the Prophet (sws) sent Walid ibn ‘Uqbah to collect zakah from the tribe of Banu Mustaliq; when he was close to their territory, a group from among them cam...
I Introduction Various narratives state that the Prophet (sws) sent Walid ibn ‘Uqbah to collect zakah from the tribe of Banu Mustaliq; when he was close to their territory, a group from among them cam...
Loyalty is a commendable human trait. It shows how pure we are from inside and how much we detest double standards. We have to be loyal to our creator and loyal to our fellow brethren. In animals, loy...
Spending on others is noble A trait so human and global Yet selfish we do become Ignoring the sad and glum And then we do shy away If we have little in our tray Others we can ask to pool in If our own...
The Qur’an was transmitted by the Companions to the next generation through their consensus (ijma‘) and perpetual concurrence (tawatur). Since then, this process has been continuing. Both these modes...
One of the most neglected human behaviours is empathy. We seldom put our selves in the shoes of others to understand their feelings. What we often do is that we form an opinion about others by what th...
God has blessed human beings with tremendous powers of adaptability to new or unexpected circumstances. Things may seem tough to start with, but it is just a question of when a person will adjust to a...
Brooding ’n complaining On grievances wailing Is seldom the solution To unfair distribution To things beyond control To problems on the roll Let’s rise to blunt them Let’s strive to stunt them Options...
Critical Evaluation of the Occasion of Revelation of Surah Abu Lahab I Introduction Narratives mention that Surah Abu Lahab was revealed in response to a curse expressed by Abu Lahab for Prophet Muham...
Offering our sympathies for a dear departed comes naturally to us. It is an unwritten obligation that we discharge. However, at times, we show slackness regarding not-so-near relatives or lesser known...
The Lord has given us plentiful Let us then lead a life meaningful The blessings that we cherish And the favours that we relish Never we want to lose their sight Since they bring us such delight Let u...
Life is seldom smooth. Every now and then all of us face crises of some sort or the other. These include death of dear ones, debilitating ailments, financial hardships, famines, wars, social anarchy,...
Never should our learning end. It should continue until our last breath. It is a fascinating voyage undertaken by human intellect. If it is impeded, our faculty of intellect starts to stagnate and als...
Respecting people has a very wide connotation. Somehow it has become confined to showing regard to elders. This obviously is a given and one must give due regard to one’s elders. However, respect must...
