In His (subhanahu wa ta'ala) words: فَٱسۡتَقِيمُوٓاْ إِلَيۡهِ وَٱسۡتَغۡفِرُوهُ "So be straight with Him and ask His forgiveness," there is an indication that it is unavoidable that there will be shortcomings in the going unswervingly straight ahead with which we are commanded, and that that is repaired by the act of seeking forgiveness, which is... Continue Reading →
Remember Allah in good times. He will remember you in hard times.
Imam Alusi's commentary on Surah Yunus:12 includes some priceless advice on having our dua's accepted by Allah (SWT)
Whoever’s emigration is for Allah and His Messenger…
عَنْ أَمِيرِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ أَبِي حَفْصٍ عُمَرَ. بْنِ الْخَطَّابِ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " إنَّمَا الْأَعْمَالُ بِالنِّيَّاتِ، وَإِنَّمَا لِكُلِّ امْرِئٍ مَا نَوَى، فَمَنْ كَانَتْ هِجْرَتُهُ إلَى اللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ فَهِجْرَتُهُ إلَى اللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ، وَمَنْ كَانَتْ هِجْرَتُهُ لِدُنْيَا يُصِيبُهَا أَوْ امْرَأَةٍ يَنْكِحُهَا فَهِجْرَتُهُ إلَى مَا هَاجَرَ إلَيْهِ". "Actions are only... Continue Reading →
Qur'anic Reflections 