Knowledge
A Mosque is not only a place of worship, but also a place for the belivers to learn.
A Poor Man At The Palace
O King, it is not wrong to enter a palace in rags and empty-handed, but it is......
Junaid and Behlool
Behlool's advice to Junaid
Behlool
Harun Rashid getting a leson from Behlool
Imam Ali (a.s.) and the Candle
Do not misuse the trust placed in you.
The Prophet's Gift
It's the thought that counts.
Death - The Leveller
Rich or Poor, King or Pauper, no matter who you are, Allah says: "Every soul shall have a taste of death..."
The Poor Man Said ...
The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) had taught that all Muslims were brothers regardless of their status.
Self Reliance
Allah hates a man who arrogates himself any preferential position.
Ghazali and The Robbers
Knowledge confined in a few papers, vulnerable to theft, is no knowledge at all.
Time
The clock is running. Make the most of today ...
The Creator
Look at the Universe and you know that the great Creator is Allah.
Belief In Allah
The One who preserves and controls the whole universe is Allah who is All-Knowing and Almighty.
Prayer (Salat)
Be grateful to Allah for all His blessings.
Fasting
One of the most important duties in Islam is fasting during the month of Ramadhan.
Seek Refuge In Allah
Seek refuge in Allah and ask for His protection.
In Praises Of Allah
Praising Allah for all His blessings.
The Value Of Work
Allah helps those who help themselves.
Prophet Moses (P.B.U.H.)
Allah sent Prophet Moses (P.B.U.H.) to guide the Pharaoh and the people of Egypt to save the people from the cruelty and torture of the Pharaoh.
Prophet Abraham (P.B.U.H.)
During the time of Prophet Abraham, people worshipped idols.
Prophet Isa (P.B.U.H.)
1300 years after Prophet Musa (pbuh), Allah sent Prophet Isa (pbuh) to guide the people.
Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.)
An invitation to the people of Makkah
The Prophet's Hijrat (Flight)
The time when the Prophet of Islam left Makkah for Madinah marked the beginning of the Muslim calendar
Modesty
One who needs help today may be the one who will be able to help us tomorrow.
The Beliefs Of A Muslim
Allah is one who has no partner. He is Everliving, All-Knowing, All-Powerful, All-Hearing, All-Seeing and Ever-Existing
The Virtues Of The Family Of The Prophet
"...And they give food out of love for Him to the poor and the orphan and the captive..."
The Story of Prophet Yusuf (P.B.U.H.)
The Story of Prophet Yusuf (pbuh) and his jealous brothers.
Noah's Ark
When people saw Prophet Noah (P.B.U.H.) building the Ark
Cold Fire!
"...O fire be cold and safe from Ibrahim" (Quran 21:69)
What a Spring!
Suddenly water was flowing out from where Prophet Ismael (pbuh) had struck the ground with his foot.
Fatima: A strong Believer
Hold on to your principles, and no one will stand in your way.
Asia bint Mazahem (Pharaoh's wife)
Pharaoh knew that his beloved wife, Asia bint Mazahem had abandoned his religion and had adhered to the religion that declared Allah's Oneness.
My Grandfather: The Muezzin
My grandfather used to serve the "Ghazi Mosque" in Tripoli and also acted as the mosque's Imam and Muezzin.
The Elderly's Resort
Behold! You are those who are called upon to spend in Allah's way, but among whoever is niggardly against his own soul; and Allah is Self-sufficient and you have need (of Him).
Masih's Request (On humility)
Wisdom grows amidst humility, not with arrogance...
Alcohol on the table
Do not sit on the table where alcohol is served
The Stranger
Ask for forgivness from Allah for neglecting the rights of orphans and widows.
Kicking the fallen ones
" ..Our character is that of assisting the poor and the needy." Imam (as)
The Effort of the Frog
... on the judgement day, I will be asked of what I did within my capacity ...
Growing Pains
Be patient, and have trust in the Source of all.
Ibn Sina and Ibn Maskooya
You are more in need of rectifying your character than ...
The advise of an ascetic
Seek your own sustenance, so that you don't become a burden on the society.
The complaint of a Neighbour
The Prophet (pbuh) always enjoins people to patience and forebearance...
The Gift of a Woman
.. she ask Allah to grant her a child, and she will make HIM the attendant of the temple as a token of her appreciation.
The Merchant and the Passer by
Malik-e Ashtar prays to Allah to guide the Merchant onto the right path.
In Caliph's party
Imam's advise to Mutawakkil, the cruel Abbasid Caliph.
Eid Prayer
Imam Ridha (as) leading the Eid Prayer during the time of Mamoon, the Abbasid Caliph
Naseeba
The story of courageous Naseeba, the daughter of Ka'b
Common popularity
Allah accepts the deed of the pious
The Outcome of the Journey to Taef
My Lord! I complain to You from my weakness the blocking of my means and from the making fun of the people. O Kindest of the kind, You are...
Abu Ishaq-e Sabi
Abu Ishaq was Sabi who believed on the Oneness of Allah but they did not believe in the Prophethood
Undetermined wages
Get an agreement before you get someone to work for you.
The Old Student
However infertile your mind is, it can always be cultivated.
In Miqat
O! How could I have the courage to say Labbaik?
The Last Word
Our intercession shall be the portion of those who belittle their prayers.
The Black Market
Fighting with sword is easier than earning Hallal sustenance.
'Aqeel, 'Ali's Guest
Imam Ali's (as) lesson to us about the things we hold in trust.
Imam Sadiq (as) and a group of Sufis
The pious are those who are neither extravagant nor stingy in giving charity. They chose a middle path.
Hisham and Farazdaq
"This man is the one, who is known to all the sands of the land of Butha. This Ka'ba knows him. This Haram ..."
Adi Ibn Hatam
"I am glad to live long enough to see the white castles of Babylon were conquered by Muslim army..."
The Wisdom Of Luqman
"And indeed We gave to Luqman wisdom..." Holy Quran
Advice to Abdulla Mubarak
"Man when committing action, or uttering, or hearing any word, ought to keep in view the commands of Allah" .. Buhlool
The Uncontrollable Flies
Buhlool giving an important lesson to Harun.
At Umm-e Salma's home
"My Lord! Do not take away the good things you have granted me. My Lord! Do not make me subject of hatred of my enemies and the jeolous ones. My Lord! ..."
Life Inside the Womb
Life Inside the Womb
The Homeless Aunt
"And your Lord has commanded that you shall not serve but Him, and goodness to your parents..." Holy Quran
Halimah - The Wet Nurse
Halimah was divinely chosen from among many pure and honorable women to be the wet nurse of the seal of the Prophets, Muhammad (SAW).
Um-e-Salim
The women at the advent of Islam, inspired by the school of thought of Islam and the commandment of the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) and by the blessings of the everlasting divine teachings, were able to manifest their real personality.
The Farmer and his Son
If we don't decide for ourselves what is right we will always be troubled.
A Ship's Journey
Let the life of this world not deceive you, nor let the dissembler trick you concerning Allah
What goes around, comes around . . . .
What goes around comes around. Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt.
Anecdotes from The Life Of Prophet Muhammad (S)
The person who is closest to Allah is the one who obeys Him in every action.
Anecdotes from The Life Of Lady Fatimah (A)
It is not how much you give to others that is important but the intention with which you give.
Anecdotes from The Life Of Imam Ali (A)
When you do something purely for Islam, then Allah helps you.
Anecdotes from The Life Of Imam Hasan (A)
..Allah loves those who do good..
Anecdotes from The Life Of Imam Husain (A)
Imam (A) gave up his life for Islam. We as guardians of Islam should make sure that we keep Islam alive the way Imam (A) would have wanted.
Anecdotes from The Life Of Imam Zainul Abideen (A)
We should always ask Allah to judge us with His mercy.
Anecdotes from The Life Of Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (A)
You should always try hard to do something by yourself and only when you have tried and can not do it you should ask for help.
Anecdotes from The Life Of Imam Ja'far As-Sadiq (A)
Always behave with good Akhlaq towards other people. If they can see for themselves what decent children you are then they will want to find out more about Islam.
Anecdotes from The Life Of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim (A)
Do not treat people the way they treat you but always better.
Anecdotes from The Life Of Imam Ali Ar-Ridha (A)
No-one can do anything to you when Allah is looking after you, as Allah is the most powerful and in control of everything.
Anecdotes from The Life Of Imam Muhammad At-Taqi (A)
Only Allah knows everything about everyone and therefore only He is allowed to judge people, and say what they do and do not deserve.
Anecdotes from The Life Of Imam Ali An-Naqi (A)
No matter what trouble you are faced with always trust in Allah and ask for His help as He can make anything happen.
Anecdotes from The Life Of Imam Hasan Al-Askari (A)
When things happen that make you question your faith remember you do not know or understand everything.
Anecdotes from The Life Of Imam Muhammad Al-Mahdi (A)
When anyone says Salaam to you it is Wajib on you to answer and you should try to answer more than what was said to you.
Illusion of Reflection
We can never achieve the happiness we are looking for no matter how hard we endeavor in material life. Instead we should look upwards, toward God, who is the source of real...
Can you sleep while the wind blows?
When you're prepared, spiritually, mentally, and physically, you have nothing to fear. Can you sleep when the wind blows through your life?
Most complex problems do have a solution
Most complex problems do have a solution. It is only that we don't attempt to think.
Why do we read Qur'an when we can't even understand?
Why do we read Qur'an when we can't even understand?
Black Market
"Glory is to God! You did such a work! You took oath to create a black market among the Muslims! You swore not to sell the goods at less than double the actual cost! No I don't want such business and such profit."
What Would Muhammad Do?
By the time the Prophet Muhammad (saww) and his adopted son Zaid bin Harithah had made it out of Taif, the Prophet was bleeding and miserable. Zaid, may God be pleased with him, noticed that there was so much blood in the Prophet's shoes that his feet wer
Two of the Same Age
Ammar was saying prayers in his room when a knock on the door was heard. It was Zayd who had come to see Ammar. He came in and Ammar welcomed him. Zayd asked Ammar if he knew the latest news. He said he did not. Zayd went on to say that Hamza (Abu Ammareh
The Fire Within: JEALOUSY
It was the first sin committed on earth when the son of Hazrath Aadam (AS), Qabil, became jealous over his brother Habil. It eventually lead him to murder Habil. . .
The Pregnant Deer!
In our life there are moments of choice when we are confronted on all sides with negative thoughts and possibilities. Some thoughts are so powerful that they overcome us and overwhelm us. In the midst of any storm, do keep it on Allah - always. He will ne
TEENAGERS, Don't mess with Mothers!!!
Respect your parents before the tables turn on you. . .
From a Fire Worshipper..to Christianity..to Islam
Hazrat Salman Farsi (ra) had a knowledge of both the Christian scriptures and the Quran in addition to his earlier knowledge of the Zoroastrian religion. Hazrat Salman Farsi (ra) in fact translated parts of the Quran into Persian during the life-time. . .
The Christian Ruler accepts Islam!
When the trials became too severe, 83 men and 18 women from the tribe of Quraysh, led by Ja'far ibn Abu Talib by the permission granted by the Holy Prophet (pbuh) migrated to Abyssinia. . .
NASIBA
Nasiba had never imagined that she would fight shoulder to shoulder with her husband and two sons defending the Prophet in the Battle of Uhud. She had only taken the water-skin on her back so that she could provide water to the injured and also had taken
Najashi: the 7th century Ethiopian king who aided Muslim emigrants
Jafar stood and replied with full confidence: "O king, we were a people in a state of ignorance and immorality, worshipping idols and eating the flesh of dead animals, committing all sorts of abomination and shameful deeds, breaking the ties of kinship, t
Signs of Weak Imaan!
Committing sins and not feeling any guilt. Having a hard heart and no desire to read the Qur'an. Feeling too lazy to do good deeds, e.g. being late for Salaah. Becoming engrossed and very involved with dunya, worldly things. . .
The Wall of Resentment
It is so often the little things - like resentments - that finally divide people. And the solution, of course, is to let them go. There is really nothing particularly profound about it. But for fulfilling and lasting relationships, letting. . .
Utilize Leisure Time
Leisure time will never remain unoccupied. It will be occupied with good or evil. If one does not occupy himself with truth, that self will make him occupied with falsehood. Successful is he who. . .
Beautiful Gift
A Father handed his son a beautiful wrapped gift box. Curious, but somewhat disappointed the young man opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Holy Qur'an. Angrily, he raised his voice at his father. . .
I will serve him till the end of my life!
He had just been born. The aroma of his existence fragranced everywhere. He had a face, as soft as dew on spring flowers. Celestial beings and angels gave each other glad tidings of his birth. In his due, the prophet said, "he is the ninth generation of Imam Husain (a.s.) and is my namesake. His name is Mahdi (a.s.) and I give you glad tidings of his coming". . .
Think of Nice Things about People
A teacher asked his students to list the names of the other students in the room. Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down. Remember, you reap what you sow, what you put into the lives of others comes back into your own. . .
