Dealing with Sorrow/Pain
As mentioned in a reminder a couple of weeks ago, we are all in this temporary life to be tested. Our life is full of ups and downs and it’s the dips that sometimes can result in feelings of sorrow…
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Avoiding the Celebrations of Non-Muslims
The imam began by referencing the 140th ayat of Sura An-Nisa which is translated to say: He has already revealed to you in the Book that when you hear Allah’s revelations being denied or ridiculed, then do not sit in that…
not forgetting your Lord
The imam began today with relaying an ayat from the Quran. Ayat 51 of Sura Al-Araf is translated to say: those who took their religion for distraction, a mere game, and were deluded by worldly life.’ Today We shall ignore…
Neighbours in Islam
As discussed in previous reminders, the role of a Muslim goes beyond the ritual worship that he or she performs. Previous reminders have spoken about the character of a Muslim and how important it is to conduct oneself with integrity…
Safekeeping Something
The act of safekeep is defined as the act of keeping something safe, to protect something and to care for something. This follows on from the reminder we had a few weeks back on the importance of integrity as a…
Virtues of sending prayers and salutations on the Prophet SAWS
The religion of Islam, i.e. finding peace through submission and worship of Allah SWT is one that has been with mankind since Prophet Adam, peace be upon Him. The blessing of the ummah to which we belong is that we…
Establishing Trust and keeping Promises
Allah SWT has described those who are trustworthy and keep their promises in the Glorious Quran. In today’s reminder the imam referenced some of these ayats and one of those is the 27th ayat of Sura Al-Anfal which is translated…
Who doesn’t enter paradise?
Over the past three weeks the reminder was on ways to enter Paradise. This week the reminder switches to speak of those to whom Paradise will not the final abode. We need to be over hopeful of the mercy of…
Ways to achieve Paradise (part 3)
Over the past two weeks we have been reminded that Allah SWT is most merciful and that our religion is one of hope with Allah SWT gifting us with the Prophet SAWS who delivered good news and news of hope…
Ways to Enter Paradise (part 2)
Last week we were reminded of the beauty of our faith in that we were given hope from our beloved Prophet SAWS that this life is temporary and that those who believe in Allah SWT and His Messenger SAWS will…