"The likeness of wealth, family and the actions of the son of Adam is of a man who has three companions. One of the man's companions says: I am with you as long as you live; when you die, you have taken your share of yourself and you have taken your share of me - this is his wealth. The second companion says: I am with you until you reach that tree; you have had your share of yourself and your share of me - this is his family. The third companion says: I am with you in life and in death." [Sahih: Related by Al-Bazzar and Al-Albani authenticated it] ... more

Craving after this world torments a person, he is preoccupied and does not attain joy or pleasure whilst amassing - since he is preoccupied. He does not find time - due to his love of this world – for the Hereafter, and is preoccupied with that which will perish and forgets that which will abide and remain. ... more

When intending marriage one needs to be extremely careful in selecting a suitable spouse. Not only is this person to be your life partner and soul mate, but he/she will be a parent to your child. ... more

Every innovation in the religion is forbidden, and a misguidance because of the statement of the Messenger 'And beware of newly invented matters, for every newly invented thing is an innovation, and every innovation is a misguidance." ... more

What a splendid Surah is Surah al-Kawthar! How abundant are its benefits, even though it is short in length. ... more

Can a country that abides by the principle of shoora constrained by Islamic values be described as democratic? ... more

So what should one tell a young forlorn wannabe bride or groom when they justifiably ask: “Why am I still unmarried?” ... more

Some intentions that would maximise our reward if we have them when reciting the Qur’an ... more