Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, took me by the hand and he said, “O Mu’adh, I swear by Allah that I love you. I swear by Allah that I love you. O Mu’adh, I advise you not to forget supplicating after every prayer by saying: O […]

Imam al-Dani in his “Jaami’ al-Bayan fi al-Qira’at as-Saba’”, vol. 2, p. 860, said: And the Imams of the Qira’at did not choose the Ahruf from the Qur’an on the basis of what is more linguistically prevalent [in usage] and more analogically appropriate in Arabic, but rather on the basis of what is more established […]

Abu Ja’far an-Nahhas (d. 338 A.H.), said in his book “‘Irab al-Qur’an”: السلامة عند أهل الدين أنه إذا صحت القراءتان عن الجماعة ألا يقال: أحدهما أجود; لأنهما جميعا عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، فيأثم من قال ذلك; وكان رؤساء الصحابة رضي الله عنهم ينكرون مثل هذا. The path of safety for the people of […]

Abu ‘Ubayd al-Qasim (d. 224 A.H) in his book “Fada’il al-Qur’an” said: “We only saw that the reciters recited the Qira’at to those who have knowledge concerning it, and then they stuck firmly to what they knew of it out of fear that they would deviate from that which is between the two slates [i.e. […]

Allah Almighty says: “And when Our verses are recited to them as clear evidences, those who do not expect the meeting with Us say, “Bring us a Qur’an other than this or change it.” Say, [O Muhammad], “It is not for me to change it on my own accord. I only follow what is revealed […]

Ibn Al-Mukandar said to Abu Hazim: “O Abu Hazim, there are so many people who meet me and ask Allah to give me blessings!I do not even know them, and I have never done anything for them (yet they do this)! Abu Hazim replied by saying: “Do not think that (their dua for you and […]

Abu Ishaq said: “I saw a man asking alAswad bin Yazid, when he was teaching Qur’an in the masjid: “How do recite the verse – (fa hal min muddakir), with a (daal) or a (dhaal)?” He said: “With a (daal)”. I heard Abdullah bin Masood say: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) say: “(muddakir) […]

Ibn Umar narrates that the Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Your example and the example of the people of the two Scriptures (i.e. Jews and Christians) is like the example of a man who employed some laborers and asked them, ‘Who will work for me from morning till midday for one Qirat?’ The Jews accepted (the offer) […]

Fantasy superheroes will expire as they are mere mortals, and the only thing guaranteed of life- is death. The reality is that only Allah is the ever living, and what matters is the state in which a human being passes away in. May Allah allow us to live entirely upon Islam, and pass away upon […]

ay

Assalamualaikum everyone, please take note of this hadeeth… It was narrated that Ubayy ibn Ka‘b (may Allah be pleased with him) said: I said: O Messenger of Allah, I send a great deal of blessings upon you; how much of my du‘aa’ should be sending blessings upon you? He said: “Whatever you wish.” I said: […]

Imam asSuyooti (may Allah shower His mercy upon him) mentioned that there are 5 characteristics found in children; that if present in adults; would make them (the adults) saints. The 5 special characteristics of children that adults should adopt are as follows: 1. They do not worry about their provisions (sustenance). 2. When sick; they […]

“And if you ask about its rivers, then there are rivers of milk who’s taste does not change, and rivers of wine that is delicious to those who drink it, and rivers of honey that is pure, and rivers of water that is fresh.” Shaikh Sajid Umar

Bitcoin has the power to be a macroeconomics miracle or a microeconomics debacle. It is a double edged sword at the moment, and has no doubt disrupted, in some way, decades of one sided monetary policies, centralization and financial malpractices. I pray we are inspired to work together in allowing crypto currency to live its […]

  There is a reason an entire Surah in the Qur’an has been named after the ant! Subhanallah. Shaikh Sajid Umar

“The slave is not afflicted with a punishment greater than the hardening of the heart and being distant from Allah. For the Fire was created to melt the hardened heart. The most distant heart from Allah is the heart which is hardened. If the heart becomes hardened, the eye becomes dry.” Ibn Al-Qayyim Shaikh Sajid […]

When fitan strikes; the true character and values that people possess become manifest. When you being attacked; don’t be surprised if some of the closest to you will choose to sit on the fence, or even side with the fitan & throw you under the bus, in order to protect themselves. Being principled is a […]

In my time working with parents & children, I’ve come to realise & learn that the transfer of *trust* creates value in our parenting abilities. Make your children trust you, and I mean really trust you; and *value* will be born in your relationship with them. Think of adding *value* to their lives before *possessions* […]

The art of parenting It is attributed to ʿAlī (raḍiy Allāhu ʿanhu) that he said ‘your children were born of a different era’. You cannot assume that through a natural process of osmosis they will soak up your values and cultural norms. Your children will make mistakes that embarrass and enrage you. It is important […]

Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle. (John Quincy Adams).

From the signs of Qiyaamah, may Allah not make us from them, The Prophet -peace and blessings be upon him- said: “There will be years of trickery, in which the liar is believed, the truthful is called a liar, the honest is called a traitor, the traitor will be entrusted, the (rowaybedah) will speak and […]

Assalamualaikum everyone, please find this interesting message below which I am forwarding on as received… It has recently been reported by mainstream media how the word “Allah” has been found on the clothing of Vikings. In this article, Z A Rahman explores the fascinating story between the Muslims and the Vikings Muslims vs Vikings Share. […]

Yahya ibn Rashid reported: We went to meet with Abdullah ibn Umar and when he came out, he said to us: I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, say, “Whoever withholds his intercession regarding other than the legal punishments prescribed by Allah, then Allah will oppose him; and whoever knowingly […]

The companions of the Prophet knew that they were created differently, with different strengths and weaknesses. Each and every one of them chose their own path to Allah based on what their talents were. Whatever they were good at, they would develop that until they excelled in it. Some were proficient learners of the Qur’an, […]

Shaykhul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (d.728H)- rahimahullah – said:”The welfare of people will not be complete – neither in this world, nor in the Hereafter – except with ijtima’ (collectiveness), ta’awun (mutual cooperation), and tanasur (mutual help); mutual-co-operation in order to secure benefits, and mutual help in order to ward off harm. It is for this reason […]

  10 conditions for a complete and accepted repentance. Infographic courtesy of our New Muslim Academy.

Question: It is that time of the year whereby conflicting messages regarding the month of Sha’baan, and in particular the 15th of the month are being circulated. What is the reality of this month and it’s middle? Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله صحبه أجمعين The month of Sha’baan […]

Fasting in Sha’bān Assalamualaikum everyone. Please read the article in the above link, and then please. Consider the following: Tomorrow is Monday. It is an established practice of the Messenger (SAW) to fast every Monday. Also the 3 white days which mark the 13th, 14th and 15th of the month are coming up, which are […]

“Dedication and exhaustion have their rewards; either in this world, in the hereafter, or in both. The most content people are the most exhausted, and the most exhausted people are the most at peace. Authority in this world and happiness in the next cannot be arrived at except through the bridge of exhaustion. Yahya b. […]

Just beautiful! Amazingly beautiful. May Allah preserve us in His obedience. Ameen! Shaikh Sajid Umar

Assalamualaikum everyone. I came across a reflective message which teaches us the importance of knowledge and the evil of ignorance…Enjoy! ……

#ReflectionFriday We always need guidance. Even when we think we’re on the straight path and in the right direction, we still need guidance along the way. In fact, Ibn al Qayyim has said that guidance is more important to mankind then water is to a fish! We need it to breathe and live, rather than […]

Anas bin Malik (r) narrates… “Once the Prophet (peace be upon him) wrote a letter or had an idea of writing a letter. The Prophet was told that they (rulers) would not read letters unless they were sealed. So the Prophet got a silver ring made with “Muhammad Allah’s Messenger” engraved on it. As if […]

From the benefits of studying the seerah (Part 6) Developing love for the companions of the Messenger (SAW) When we read the seerah, we read about the giants that walked the face of this earth before us! Those inspirational males and females that believed in the Messenger (SAW) and supported him and defended him! We […]

Allah Almighty in Surah Najm teaches the idolators that the Messenger (SAW), who they deny and fight, is actually their (Saahib), which refers to him being a companion and someone from them and a person they actually know! From this revelation and reminder we as a people today can develop ourselves by learning how to […]

Assalaamu alaykum brothers and sisters. I pray you all well. In the realm of nurture and development we tend to hear voices that describe human beings as products of nature (DNA) with other voices stating that we are products of nurture (environment). You can already guess these voices belonging to the philosophers and scientistis. However, […]

Benefit 1: Doing so is from following the commands of Allah Almighty! HOW? Well – Allah Almighty in tens of places in His book has commanded us to follow the Prophet (SAW) and to make his way our way. In the 31st aayah of Surah aalImraan Allah Almighty says: قُلْ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ اللَّهَ فَاتَّبِعُونِي […]

Disclaimer: Notes are written by a student of Sheikhs and not Sheikh Sajid himself. Topic: Being part of a whole. A discussion about Rituals, Rights & Responsibilities Taught by: Sheikh Sajid Umar Today’s talk will surround The law of “I” The law of “We” The law of “They” The law of “I” ~ Independence 🔸3: […]

Disclaimer: The following notes have been written by a student of Sheikh Sajid’s and not the Sheikh himself. We pray they are of benefit. BarakAllahu Feek. This session with Sheikh Sajid Umar, organized by Kalemah, was titled “Tafseer Surah Nuh” but was more of an insight and pondering over its verses, along with many lessons learnt […]

Technology today has made every ‘distance closer’. Before you travel to University ensure you open a whatsapp or telegram ‘Family Group’ and protect your entire life thus far from becoming a ‘distant memory’. ~*~*~ “And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment.” (17:23) This ayah reminds us […]

Forced marriages are not marriages supported by the noble laws of Allah Almighty and go against the law of common sense. In fact the Messenger SAW offered a daughter who was forced into a marriage the choice to validly opt for an annulment of the marriage contract. I sincerely urge all guardians to ‘do the […]