by Fajr-Literary | Dec 28, 2012 |
As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah [Rawdhat al-‘Uqala’ post 11] It is reported that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever apologises to his brother and he does not accept it, will bear a burden of sin like that on the tax-collector.” [Ibn...
by Fajr-Literary | Dec 26, 2012 |
As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah, Some selections from the Diwan of Imam al-Shafi’i: إذا حارَ أمرُكَ في مَعْنَيَيْن *** ولم تدرِ فيما الخطا و الصواب فخَالِفْ هَوَاكَ فإنَّ الهوَى *** يقودُ النفوسَ إلى ما يعاب If you are caught in confusion between two matters, And...
by Fajr-Literary | Dec 12, 2012 |
As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah It was a cool Autumn evening a few years ago, when I decided to give one of my friends a random visit at her West London home. I didn’t know just how inspirational this little visit would be. We sat about, munched on good food, and...
by Fajr-Literary | Dec 8, 2012 |
As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah “The provisions of a person seek him out, just like his death does.” – Abu al-Darda’ (radhi’Allahu `anhu) Time and time again, I’ve seen how provisions have come to those whom Allah intended. And even if it seems impossible or...
by Fajr-Literary | Dec 3, 2012 |
As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah The way Allah cares for us and responds to us is truly something that we cannot fully comprehend let alone give thanks for. The way He guides our steps towards what we need is often mind-blowing, if only we paid heed. Not to get too...
